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Wed, 8 May, 2013

Looking after district spaces inside and out

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved two motions that will assist the District in monitoring its use of space inside schools and in caring for exterior spaces near schools.

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. 

Mon, 22 Apr, 2013

Student designers take over Kingsway Mall at Ready to Shine 3: Student Fashion Show

The Edmonton Public Schools Foundation, in partnership with Kingsway Mall, is introducing Edmonton to some of its brightest young designers.

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.

Wed, 6 Mar, 2013

Board approves development of disclosure bylaw

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the development of a campaign disclosure bylaw.