Posts Tagged ‘Edmonton Public Schools’

Public-private partnership school set to be state-of-the-art

Public-private partnership school set to be state-of-the-art

Bessie Nichols in the Hamptons is one of three K-to-9 schools being built in Edmonton by the Build to Learn partnership.

Edmonton Public School Board says “no” to November break

Edmonton Public School Board says “no” to November break

After a split decision on a survey, students in Edmonton public schools will not get a week off in the fall.

School board to ask province to repeal section of Human Rights Act

School board to ask province to repeal section of Human Rights Act

Trustees call Section 11.1 redundant, say it inhibits learning in the classroom.

End to Grade 3 PATs called for amid School Act consultation

End to Grade 3 PATs called for amid School Act consultation

With Lukaszuk asking Albertans for help in directing education, Edmonton Public Schools would like changes to provincial achievement tests.

School district looks to next steps on LGBTQ policy

School district looks to next steps on LGBTQ policy

Edmonton Public's policy to protect sexual minorities will need continued dialogue to be effective, board chair says.

Survey on a new fall break draws record response

Calling the Edmonton school board survey popular would be an understatement.

School closure moratorium committee to report back by early 2012

School closure moratorium committee to report back by early 2012

After months of public consultation, a committee struck to see how to avoid closing schools is waiting for more information.

Junk food ban garners mixed reactions at Jasper Place High School

Junk food ban garners mixed reactions at Jasper Place High School

Some welcome new junk food ban. Others vote with their feet.