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Mon, 3 Jun, 2013

Update on Music Enrichment

Music Enrichment is working towards a new chapter in its strong history of providing quality after school music programming for children and youth in the Edmonton area.

Wed, 22 May, 2013

Board shares information on cost saving initiatives

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees received a report that summarized a number of areas where special initiatives over the past two years have resulted in significant cost savings for the District.

Mon, 13 May, 2013

Board of Trustees seek public input for Special Tax Levy – SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED

With recent budget cuts to education, the Board of Trustees is considering a Special Tax Levy to ensure our most critical work continues.

Fri, 3 May, 2013

Board hosts teleconference on budget

The Board of Trustees invites students, parents, community members and staff to take part in a teleconference on the district budget for 2013-2014. It will be held on Wednesday, May 8 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Wed, 24 Apr, 2013

Board makes difficult decisions on significant issues

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees debated a number of recommendations that will have significant implications for the District. 

Tue, 16 Apr, 2013

Welcoming our youngest learners at the 2013 Mom, Pop and Tots Fair

Edmonton Public Schools was pleased to host a booth at the 2013 Mom, Pop & Tots Fair on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2013

Board considers revised assessment policy, potential levy

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees considered, for the second time, a revised policy on student assessment, achievement and growth.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2013

Board votes against endorsing proposed agreement

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to advise the  Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) not to endorse the proposed agreement between the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Teachers’ Association.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2013

Students share their story through Aboriginal art project

Twenty-two students from schools across Edmonton gathered at the Centre for Education this week to learn about traditional Aboriginal art methods from artist-in-residence Holly Yuzicapi – a Native Cultural Arts instructor from the Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation in Southern Saskatchewan.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2013

Board expresses concerns over budget and proposed agreement with teachers

At a media availability on Friday afternoon, Sarah Hoffman, Board Chair of Edmonton Public Schools, communicated the Board’s perspective on the budget and the tentative agreement between the Government and the Alberta Teachers’ Association.