In light of anticipated reductions to budgets for public education and with school jurisdictions facing tough budget decisions, the Alberta School Boards Association, Alberta Teachers’ Association, and Alberta School Councils Association have joined forces in a public campaign to “Stop the Cuts.”

Click here to link to the "Stop the Cuts" website.

The initiative includes a media campaign that raises awareness and understanding of possible cuts and encourages the public to let the government know that cuts to education erase more than deficits. Our Board supports and will promote the campaign and encourages people to speak out for public education.

While there is a sense of concern, our Board notes that current prices for oil and gas are close to budgeted amounts which should provide some relief to impending budget challenges.

Investing in education is investing in the future of all Albertans. We believe our community strongly supports public education. The Board is planning to meet with our MLAs to share that message and discuss budget issues, urge government to consider other options to address budget challenges and continue to invest in education, infrastructure and government services.

Believing that public education is unique, vital and attractive, it truly supports our motto, “Your Children, Our Students, Everyone’s Future.”