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Alberta School Boards Association's (ASBA) President's message: End of school year

As we come to the end of the school year, I want to extend my sincere thanks to Alberta’s students, teachers, staff and school board trustees for their commitment to education through all of the successes and challenges this year has I ...

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ASBA Award Packages for 2021 Now Available!

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12 Alberta students recognized with 2020 Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards

First Nations, Métis and Inuit students who model strength and commitment in the pursuit of their personal educational paths honoured in a special video celebration. https://vimeo.com/478667239 November 27, 2020, Edmonton, AB — to a ...

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Background: 2020 Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards

The Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards are intended to recognize First Nations, Métis and Inuit students who model strength and commitment in the pursuit of their personal education paths and embrace their own gifts, strengths and potential ...

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School board trustees gather virtually for Alberta School Boards Association’s (ASBA) Fall General Meeting

Alberta School Boards Association’s (ASBA) member trustees gathered virtually to conduct Association Business and recognize remarkable individuals who contribute to public education in Alberta. November 18, 2020, Edmonton, AB —School board 61 as ...

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Background: Alberta School Boards Association’s 2020 Fall General Meeting Awards Ceremony

Each year during ASBA’s Fall General Meeting, the Association recognizes excellent first-year teachers, long serving trustees, outstanding school boards and citizens who contribute to public education in Alberta. November 18, 2020, Edmonton, Parr ...

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Nominations for the Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards 2021 – Now Open!

These awards offer the opportunity to celebrate exceptional students nominated by members of their education communities, based on their exemplary leadership, courage, and commitment to their cultures and educational paths. They inspire and ...

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Alberta School Boards Association’s (ASBA) President’s message: End of school year

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School board trustees come together for Alberta School Boards Association’s (ASBA) first virtual Spring General Meeting

School board trustees voted on and passed the 2020-2021 ASBA Budget and resolutions related to mental health support, funding for school divisions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and support for French language teacher preparation in Alberta. June ...

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COVID-19: Message from ASBA President Lorrie Jess

Hello everyone, As you know, these are challenging times for all. First and foremost, I extend my well-wishes for the health and safety of each of you. As we work diligently with government and education partners to keep our to ...

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ASBA’s statement on government’s announcement of temporary funding reduction

“Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) and member school boards recognize the fiscal reality and unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. In the interest of the education system, locally elected school board trustees must be involved in all on ...

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Update on ASBA events and gatherings/Mise à jour sur les événements et les rassemblements à l’ASBA

As per the Chief Medical Officer’s recommendations, we are postponing registration for all provincial events. Please see the list below for the current status of ASBA provincial/local events. CURRENT EVENT CHANGES Unchanged until further ...

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COVID-19 Coronavirus FAQs and Helpful Documents

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pneumonia outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus a pandemic with sustained risk of further global spread. “Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause respiratory illness in people, ranging ...