News & Events

News & Events

Featured Post

Alberta School Boards Association urges government to address chronic underfunding experienced by school boards

ASBA believes investing in education means investing in Alberta’s economy March 4, 2019, Edmonton, AB — Locally-elected school boards in Alberta are made up of individuals who care deeply for the future of our next generation. Because ...

Read More

12 Alberta students recognized with Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students who model strength and commitment in the pursuit of their personal educational paths were awarded today at the Alberta School Boards Association’s second annual award ceremony May 11, 2019, Edmonton, AB ...

The Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) congratulates Alberta’s Education Minister on her appointment

On behalf of Alberta’s 61 public, separate and francophone school boards, ASBA looks forward to working with new Education Minister Adriana LaGrange May 3, 2019, Edmonton, AB —On behalf of ASBA’s 61, locally-elected public, separate and school ...

Class size caps are not the answer to class size pressures

Meeting target class sizes is becoming increasingly difficult as student enrolment fluctuates April 11, 2019, Edmonton, AB — As school boards face the pressures of fluctuating student enrolment, meeting class size targets is becoming increasingly ...

Alberta’s locally-elected school boards are a critical voice in education

School boards need to be brought to the table for discussions about how best to serve students April 8, 2019, Edmonton, AB — With the election just over one week away, Alberta’s locally-elected school boards are asking where they fit in the of A ...

Alberta School Boards Association urges government to address chronic underfunding experienced by school boards

ASBA believes investing in education means investing in Alberta’s economy March 4, 2019, Edmonton, AB — Locally-elected school boards in Alberta are made up of individuals who care deeply for the future of our next generation. Because of this, a ...

New mandatory bus driver training could cause driver shortage

The Alberta School Boards Association urgently requests funding for the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) for new bus drivers Feb. 28, 2019, Edmonton, AB —Effective March 1, 2019, new school bus drivers will be required to complete an enhanced ...

Edwin Parr nomination forms now available

About the Edwin Parr award Every school board has excellent first year teachers, teachers who deserve to be recognized for their outstanding efforts by being nominated for the Alberta School Boards Association’s Edwin Parr Teacher Award. ASBA each ...

The importance of local education governance

Canadian School Boards Association/L’Association canadienne des commissions/conseils scolaires The national voice of school boards - Le porte parole national des commissions/conseils scolaires Governance of public education rest ...

Winter Leadership Academy 2019

When: January 21 & 22, 2019 Where: The Royal Executive Hotel, 8450 Sparrow Dr, Leduc Registration information Early Bird Registration: before December 24 – $599.00 + GST Regular Registration: after December 24 – $649.00 + to is 11, ...

Indigenous Insights video series

Recognizing the multiplicity of nation, voice, community and teachings of Indigenous peoples in Alberta, along with the diversity of experience of school board trustees, the Indigenous Advisory Circle members envisioned a series of videos in they ...

ASBA welcomes new CEO

Starting December 3rd, 2018, Dr. Vivian Abboud will take over management of ASBA Nov. 5, 2018, Edmonton, AB —After a thorough and considered process, the ASBA Board of Directors welcomes Dr. Vivian Abboud as the association’s new Chief Executive ...

Terrific Trusteeship

Your Governance Questions Answered Dear ASBA: I hear the word stakeholder and wondering what stakeholders are and how they are different than shareholders? Are taxpayers shareholders? A shareholder or stockholder owns a part of a publicly or ...