Alberta Learning — Calgary: The Alberta government is establishing a new leading-edge veterinary medical school that will put the province at the forefront of research into animal diseases and food supply safety. This unique veterinary school will provide research into the detection, containment and eradication of diseases that can spread from species to species and… Read more »
I would like to take this opportunity to share my insights regarding Bill 43: the Post-secondary Learning Act, 2003 that is currently being debated in the Legislature. This is the first time since 1981 that a major review of Alberta’s post-secondary learning legislation was completed. We can’t take our system into the 21st century with… Read more »
Press release from Alberta Learning, February 4, 2003 Edmonton… Thorough and thoughtful. That’s how Alberta’s Minister of Learning is describing the work done so far by Alberta’s Commission on Learning. The Minister recently reviewed the Commission’s status report and has asked them to share their progress with Albertans. “Alberta’s Commission on Learning has shown dedication… Read more »
Edmonton… Outstanding student achievement in Alberta is paying off. The Government of Alberta is responding to an increase in academic excellence by boosting the maximum amount available for Heritage Scholarships from $20 million to $22 million. The increase was necessary in large part due to an eight-per-cent increase in the number of eligible applicants for… Read more »
Edmonton… Apprentices in Alberta are reaping the benefits of a new $3.3 million scholarship created by industry, the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board, and Alberta Learning. In its inaugural year, 165 scholarships of $1,000 each have been awarded from the endowment to encourage registered Alberta apprentices to complete their training. “The collaboration of industry… Read more »
Edmonton… More than 650 educators from across Alberta and Canada will explore the latest advances and possibilities in virtual education at the sixth annual Online Learning Symposium, October 29 to 31 in Edmonton. This year’s theme, Utilizing Learning Objects in Educational Environments, reflects emerging online trends and technologies that support lifelong learning. “More and more… Read more »
Edmonton… Alberta Learning Minister Dr. Lyle Oberg will lead representatives of Alberta’s education community on a mission to Asia, October 20 to November 6 to strengthen and expand international education initiatives in Japan, China, Vietnam and Thailand. The mission will promote Alberta’s world-class education system, international partnerships, opportunities to study in Alberta, and Alberta’s expertise… Read more »