Recent News Releases - Edmonton Public Schools

Trustees Advocate For Traffic Safety Education And Enforcement In School Zones
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Trustees Advocate For Traffic Safety Education And Enforcement In School Zones
At the March 17 public board meeting, Trustees unanimously agreed to write a letter to the Mayor and City Council asking for increased traffic safety education and enforcement around schools and in school zones.“We are all after the same thing at the end of the day – the safety and well-being of ...
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Board to ask province to include consent in Human Sexuality curriculum
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Board to ask province to include consent in Human Sexuality curriculum
At the February 17, 2015 board meeting, Trustees unanimously passed a motion to write to the Education Minister, asking that the topic of consent be included in the sexual health curriculum so all students can learn about healthy boundaries. "Our board agreed that learning about ag...
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Eastglen School sets the stage for Theatre Network
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Eastglen School sets the stage for Theatre Network
From February 3 to 22, Eastglen School's Majestic Theatre will be home to Theatre Network. The temporary use of this venue is the result of the fire which destroyed the Roxy Theatre on January 15. During this time, The Old Trouts will be performing Famous Puppet Death Scenes.Eastglen School has a...
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New School Site Information Meetings
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New School Site Information Meetings
Parents, students and interested community members are invited to attend a community information meeting about the location of a new school in each of the following areas: Lillian Osborne School 2019 Leger Road NW ...
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Name that school!
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Name that school!
Five new schools are being built in the following areas: Each of these schools needs a name. That’s where you come in! Please include your contact information in case we need to follow up. ...
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Highlights of January 20, 2015 Public Board Meeting
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Highlights of January 20, 2015 Public Board Meeting
At the January 20 public board meeting, Michael Janz was acclaimed as the new Chair of the Edmonton Public School Board. He replaces Sarah Hoffman, who stepped down as the board chair earlier this week.  Michelle Draper was selected a...
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2013-2014 District Recognition Awards
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2013-2014 District Recognition Awards
On December 16, 2014, the Board of Trustees proudly honoured 426 individuals and team members at the 19th District Recognition event. The recipients of this year's awards  bring out the very best in peers, students and the people they work with.  Many people volunte...
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Highlights of December 2, 2014 public meeting of the Board of Trustees
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Highlights of December 2, 2014 public meeting of the Board of Trustees
Earlier this year, the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) released the Report of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Inclusive Education in Alberta schools. The panel made 38 recommendations to improve inclusive education in the province to Alberta Education, ATA and post-secondary institutions. Ten of the...
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Eastglen football team on their way to the Grey Cup
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Eastglen football team on their way to the Grey Cup
As part of Eastglen School's football team involvement with Nissan’s Back in the Game program, the players and coaching staff are being flown out, at no charge, to attend the Grey Cup. Eastglen's football program has a long history, with a team competi...
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Board of Trustees hears highlights of District’s Annual Education Results, approves updated fall budget
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Board of Trustees hears highlights of District’s Annual Education Results, approves updated fall budget
Superintendent Darrel Robertson shared highlights of the District’s 2013-2014 Annual Education Results Report at the Edmonton Public School Board meeting on Tuesday, November 25. The report outlines the District’s continued progress in student achievement and high school completion. On average, a...
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First Elected Student Trustee Makes History
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First Elected Student Trustee Makes History
History was made at yesterday’s Edmonton Public School Board meeting when the first student trustee was announced. This is the first time in Alberta history a student trustee will be part of a school board. Johannah Ko, a Grade 12 student at Edmonton Christian High School, was elected by a group ...
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Inclusive Education Advisory Committee Vacancy
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Inclusive Education Advisory Committee Vacancy
We need the support of parents and external partners with a strong interest in special education to help us build the inclusive education system we envision for our school district. Apply for a vacant position on the Inclusive Education Parent and Community Advisory Committee before November 29, ...
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Turning the page on READ IN Week 2014
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Turning the page on READ IN Week 2014
This year we cracked open our favourite books to celebrate 25 years of READ IN Week.Thanks to everyone who took the time out of their hectic schedules to visit our schools and share their love of reading with students! Our schools welcomed many guests during READ IN Week 2014, including:For us, t...
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Success for every student: Edmonton Public Schools releases student achievement results
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Success for every student: Edmonton Public Schools releases student achievement results
The District’s student achievement results for the 2013-2014 school year show steady progress in several areas and point to the strength of Edmonton Public Schools’ continuing commitment to help every student experience success. “These results show that we’re holding strong on the ...
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From One Generation to Another at Jasper Place
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From One Generation to Another at Jasper Place
After the tragic passing of Rick Butler, who was born-and-raised in the Jasper Place community, his friends and family created the Rick Butler Leadership Fund in his honour. The fund donates money and mentorship to support young Alberta leaders. On October 8, Jasper Place High School’s Global Caf...
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