News & Announcements

PSBAA releases research paper on Choice in Alberta Education: Challenges and Opportunities for Public Schools

March 5, 2024

The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) has released a research paper by Curtis Riep, PhD, called Choice in Education: Challenges and Opportunities for Public Education.

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Public Schools, Putting Students First

May 17, 2023

As time races towards Election Day our province is facing new and significant challenges. Wildfires are wreaking havoc across Alberta with implications to all aspects of daily life – including the education and well-being of our children.

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Student Transportation Remains a Top Concern for Public School Boards.

May 3, 2023

It seems as though wherever you may be in the province, student transportation remains a top issue. Urban or rural – no one is immune to the challenges facing families simply trying to get their kids to school.

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Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta – Alberta Government Announcement: Driving Innovation Through Education

April 20, 2023

The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) believes that Public School education is the foundation of a strong Alberta.

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It Takes a Village: Public School Education Requires Improved Cross-Ministry Collaboration

April 19, 2023

You may have heard or even used the phrase It takes a village.

The phrase is attributed to a proverb that an entire community must come together in support of children – to contribute, providing for, positively interacting with and teach them - for children to realize the benefits of growing up in a safe and healthy environment. The underlying premise being that growing up in such an environment helps ensure positive experiences and ultimately – success in life.

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Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta – Changes to the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) Program for Class 2 Driver’s Licenses.

April 18, 2023

The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) acknowledges the Government of Alberta’s efforts to address school bus driver shortages with their recent announcement to remove MELT.

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Children and Youth Mental Health, a Top Priority for Alberta Public Schools

April 4, 2023

Public schools are collaborative partners in identifying, supporting and seeking solutions for students experiencing mental health issues.

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The desire to ensure a strong public school system should unite Albertans, not divide us.

March 22, 2023

Like us, you might be hearing from Alberta families across the province that truly accessible, publicly funded schools that provide choices are important.

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Alberta Curriculum News Release

March 20, 2023

The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) appreciates the Government of Alberta hosting an embargoed stakeholder briefing on the K-6 curriculum prior to public release

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Funding for Public School Education, is it Equitable?

March 8, 2023

The recent budget announcement has generated some pointed conversations in both mainstream and social media as well as in homes and businesses across the province.

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Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta – Alberta Budget 2023 Release

March 1, 2023

The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) is pleased to see that the 2023 Budget has addressed some of our major concerns.

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PSBAA Welcomes Peace River to the Association

February 28, 2023

The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) is very pleased to welcome its newest public school board member to the Association – Peace River School Division.

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Strengthening Public School Education to Strengthen Alberta

February 23, 2023

There’s an election coming. Let’s talk about Public School Education.

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Celebrating Student Achievement by Striving for Excellence in the Grande Prairie Public School Division

November 30, 2022

Excellence takes many forms, but it isn’t always recognized. The Grande Prairie Public School Division (GPPSD) Education Foundation has been working to change that for more than 30 years. Recently, the Foundation honoured 150 students for achievement beyond academic marks with its 21st Annual Striving for Excellence Awards Dinner.

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PSBAA Welcomes Pembina Hills to Association

November 21, 2022

The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) is very pleased to welcome its newest public school board member to the Association – Pembina Hills School Division.

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PSBAA Photo Contest

November 9, 2022

Check out the PSBAA Photo Contest!

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PSBAA congratulates, welcomes Premier Smith

October 11, 2022

On behalf of the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA), President Dennis MacNeil released the following statement.

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President’s Message on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 29, 2022

Friday, September 30, 2022 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

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Opinion: Three ideas to improve K-12 education in Alberta

September 25, 2022

Opinion: Three ideas to improve K-12 education in Alberta by Dennis MacNeil

Recently, the Edmonton Journal published an opinion on four ways to improve K-12 education in Alberta,

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PSBAA Champions literacy at International Literacy Day event

September 8, 2022

Generational and digital literacy and numeracy are vital to the success of today’s K-12 students.

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PSBAA Welcomes New Member Board to Association

July 5, 2022

The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) is very pleased to welcome its newest public school board member to the Association. -- --

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Local trustee and Indigenous Community Partner, and Elementary School receive PSBAA Award

June 7, 2022

A unique partnership between the Hinton Friendship Centre (HFC) and Crescent Valley Elementary School has netted a public education award from the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA).

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Elders’ Council of the Fort McMurray Public School Division receives PSBAA Award

June 7, 2022

Full and equitable participation by Indigenous Peoples in the educational life of their community is one of the goals of the Fort McMurray Public School Division.

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Wisdom and Guidance Committee of Wolf Creek Public Schools receives PSBAA Award

June 7, 2022

Full and equitable participation by Indigenous Peoples in the educational life of their community is one of the goals of Wolf Creek Public Schools.

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Local School Board Trustee and Former PSBAA President Recognized with PSBAA Award

June 7, 2022

Local school board trustee and former PSBAA president recognized with Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta award.

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Local Trustee and Mentor Recognized with PSBAA Award

June 7, 2022

A long-serving public school board trustee with Northern Gateway Public Schools has been recognized with a Special Contribution to Public Education award from the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA).

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Local School Board Communications Team Recognized with PSBAA Award

June 7, 2022

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division’s communications team has received the Special Contribution to Public Education: Media award from the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta.

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Local School Board Trustee Recognized with PSBAA Award

June 7, 2022

A long-serving public school board trustee with Canadian Rockies Public Schools (CRPS) has been recognized with an Advancing Association Business and Initiatives award from the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA).

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PSBAA Media Release

May 2, 2022

PSBAA releases research paper on Private Schools Funding in Alberta - Scaling-Up Privatization Read the Media Release. Read the Report

PSBAA Media Release

October 1, 2021

PSBAA releases research paper on Homeschooling in Alberta: Choices, Contexts and Consequences - Read the media release. Read the report

The Public School Advantage

September 17, 2021

Municipal and public school board trustee elections will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021. Even if you don’t have children in elementary or secondary school, it’s important to do your homework and vote for the public school board trustee who best reflects your values and your priorities. We put together a short video to tell you why it’s so important to Vote Public on October 18! You can view it on YouTube at this link: PSBAA Election Video. Please let us know what you think!

Did you know the PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM is the largest in Alberta, and the first choice of Alberta families? This is an election year for locally-elected PUBLIC SCHOOL trustees, so we put together a short video so you can learn more about the PUBLIC SCHOOL advantage. You can view it on YouTube at this link: https://bit.ly/3me4WDn. Please let us know what you think!

PSBAA Media Release

June 8, 2021

PSBAA releases review of K-12 education funding in Alberta Read the media release. Read the report.

PSBAA Media Release

June 8, 2021

Local school board trustee recognized with Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta honour Read the media release.

PSBAA Media Release

June 8, 2021

Local school board trustee recognized with new honour from Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta Read the media release.

PSBAA Media Release

June 8, 2021

Local school board trustee recognized with Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta award Read the media release.

PSBAA Media Release

June 8, 2021

Local school board communicator recognized with Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta award Read the media release.

PSBAA Media Release

June 8, 2021

Local school board trustee recognized with Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta award Read the full media release.

PSBAA Media Release

June 4, 2021

Public Schools of Saskatchewan recognized with award from Alberta counterparts Read the full media release.

PSBAA Media Release

September 28, 2020

PSBAA releases “Privatizing Public Choice - The Past, Present, and Future of Charter Schools in Alberta” Read the full media release Read the full research paper

PSBAA Media Release

March 25, 2020

PSBAA releases statement in Theodore case appeal in Saskatchewan Read the full media release

PSBAA Media Release

March 2, 2020

PSBAA welcomes new Executive Director and CEO Read the full media release

PSBAA Media Release

PSBAA expresses concern over removal of charter school cap in Bill 8

June 7, 2019

On behalf of the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA), President Cathy Hogg today expressed concern about removal of the cap on charter schools in Alberta, and a change in the restrictions under which such schools can form. Read the full news release

PSBAA in the news

LaGrange looks forward to strengthening school board autonomy

June 1, 2019

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange, Red Deer-North MLA, spoke at the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta’s spring general assembly at the Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre in Red Deer Saturday morning.

Read the story in the Red Deer Advocate

PSBAA Media Release

PSBAA congratulates annual recognition award recipients

June 1, 2019

On behalf of the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA), President Cathy Hogg congratulated all of the winners of PSBAA annual recognition awards, presented today at the Association’s spring general meeting in Red Deer. Read the full news release

PSBAA honours dedicated St. Albert trustee

Joan Trettler honoured

June 1, 2019

A dedicated St. Albert trustee and historian received one of her profession’s highest honours today, posthumously.

Read the St. Albert Gazette story

PSBAA in the news

Public school boards urging province to delay Education Act

May 31, 2019

The president of the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta believes there needs to be a one-year delay in the United Conservatives’ promise to implement the Education Act.

Read the Red Deer Advocate story

PSBAA media statement

PSBAA congratulates Premier-designate Kenney

April 23, 2019

Media Statement On behalf of the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA), President Cathy Hogg released a statement today about the recent Alberta provincial election results.

Red Deer Advocate opinion

Public School Trustees hope candidates can pass the test

April 4, 2019

President Cathy Hogg’s opinion piece has been published in the Red Deer Advocate.

PSBAA media release

PSBAA says Theodore case appeal is precedent-setting for Alberta

March 12, 2019

Media Release: For the next two days, the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) is in Regina, Saskatchewan as the Theodore case appeal begins in the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal.

Calgary Herald opinion:

Don’t politicize curriculum rewrite

March 6, 2019

Brian Callaghan’s opinion piece has been published in the Calgary Herald.