41 h. ago Edmonton Public Schools reviews annual class size report amid growing enrolment pressures

In general, class size over the last year remains stable for all four divisions

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67 h. ago 'Segregate their children': Proposed Edmonton Public Schools autism centre raising concerns

“The notion of planning funding for an Autism Centre of Excellence gives us an opportunity to dream a little bit about what could be"

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2 w. ago CORRECTING and REPLACING CUPE Releases Summaries of Education Settlements

EDMONTON, Alberta — In the “CUPE 3550 (Edmonton Public Schools)” section, the Jun 1, 2023 percentage should be 1.25% (instead of 1.75%); and the Sept 1, 2027 rate changes should read: $1.10/hr or 3% (whichever is higher) (instead of $1.25/hr or 3% (whichever is higher)). The updated release reads: CUPE RELEASES SUMMARIES OF EDUCATION SETTLEMENTS […]

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2 w. ago School support workers union ratifies deal with Edmonton public school board

The union for school support staff in Edmonton says its 3,000 members are to return to work Thursday after ratifying a new deal with the public school board. Members voted 93 per cent in favour of the new deal, which the Canadian Union of Public Employees has said includes a higher wage package. Workers from […]

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2 w. ago Deal at Foothills Schools, Two CUPE Locals Vote to Accept Settlements

CALGARY, Alberta — CUPE Local 5040 has reached a tentative agreement with Foothills School Division, marking the last of nine striking school divisions to reach settlements. Meanwhile, two other CUPE locals have voted to accept tentative agreements, ending strikes at the Edmonton Public School District and the Parkland School District. CUPE 3550 members at Edmonton […]

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2 w. ago End in sight for education worker strikes as deals reached in Edmonton, Fort McMurray

Deals that could lead to the end of provincewide strikes by education workers were reached Saturday. Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees still need to ratify agreements carved out by union locals and the Edmonton Public, Fort McMurray Public and Fort McMurray Catholic school districts. “Education support workers are critical to our school […]

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