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Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Transforming education in Alberta: Inspiring Education Steering
Committee Report Released
Envisions students who are engaged, ethical and entrepreneurial
Edmonton... Inspiring Education, a report outlining high-level direction and a vision for education over the
next 20 years, was released by the 22-member Steering Committee of Inspiring Education: A Dialogue with
Albertans. Approximately 4,000 Albertans participated in this unique public engagement project last year
through facilitated community sessions, a conversation kit, a provincial forum and various social media tools.
“The Steering Committee has listened to and built on the views of Albertans to establish a roadmap for the
future of education in Alberta,” says Education Minister Dave Hancock. “This report challenges everyone
involved in education to make the many bold but necessary changes that will prepare our students for their
future.”
The report stresses engaged thinking, ethical citizenship and entrepreneurial spirit as the three foundational
competencies that must be fostered in every student by Alberta’s education system.
“Inspiring Education has initiated an ongoing public dialogue about how education engages Alberta’s families
and communities,” says Jeff Johnson, MLA for Athabasca-Redwater and Co-Chair of the Steering
Committee. “Albertans know the importance of education and want more meaningful, wide-ranging local
community involvement in learning opportunities. We need each and every Albertan to continue to contribute
to the conversation and play a part in building a bright future for our children.”
In addition to setting out the competencies the education system should strive to develop in youth, the
Steering Committee’s report outlines education policy shifts required to support a future vision, and guiding
principles that will help shape the future of education in Alberta. It also examines the broad implications for
governance and leadership in education.
“Teachers can look forward to transformative changes that are both empowering and challenging. By
engaging communities in learning, and enabling learning in communities, we will make learning more
relevant and accessible to all Albertans,” says Brent McDonough, a teacher with Edmonton Catholic School
District and a Co-Chair of the Steering Committee. “We’ve prepared a report which reflects both the steering
committee’s and the dialogue participants’ bold and courageous thinking about how to position Alberta’s
education system for success in 2030.”
On June 15th, Hancock will release an education discussion paper, which will lay the ground work for further
changes in the education system, including new education legislation. The steering committee’s report will
serve as a basis of the discussion paper.
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Kathy Telfer, Director
Communications, Alberta Education
780-427-5423
kathy.telfer@gov.ab.ca To call toll-free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Edmonton... Approximately 1,000 Albertans wrapped up the Inspiring Education fall forum with a commitment to preparing now for students of the future and a renewed vision for education to support a diversified knowledge economy in 2029.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Edmonton... Approximately 1,000 Albertans will continue to help shape the future of education in the province through the Inspiring Education Fall Forum, October 18-20, in Edmonton. The forum, featuring renowned keynote speakers and roundtable discussions, is the next step after the community conversations sessions held across the province last spring.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Provincial conversation focuses on the future of education
Edmonton... Albertans will continue to have an opportunity to shape the future of education in Alberta through Inspiring Education: A Dialogue with Albertans fall forum October 18 to 20 in Edmonton. Registrations for the event, which is a continuation of the spring public engagement initiative led by Alberta Education, are now open.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Albertans discuss the future of education (Edmonton)
Edmonton... More than 1,000 Albertans shared their ideas about the future of education at 10 community conversation sessions held by the Alberta government in eight locations across the province between April and June. Edmonton hosted the final session in the first phase of Inspiring Education: A Dialogue with Albertans, with more than 100 people in attendance.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Albertans discuss the future of education (Calgary)
Calgary... Approximately 120 Albertans from the Calgary area shared their ideas about the future of education in the ninth of a series of 10 discussion sessions being held by the Alberta government in eight locations across the province between April and June.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Albertans discuss the future of education (Red Deer)
Red Deer... Approximately 100 Albertans from the Red Deer area shared their ideas about the future of education in the eighth of a series of 10 discussion sessions being held by the Alberta government in eight locations across the province between April and June.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Albertans discuss the future of education (Bonnyville)
Bonnyville... Approximately 100 Albertans from the Bonnyville area shared their ideas about the future of education in the seventh of a series of 10 discussion sessions being held by the Alberta government in eight locations across the province between April and June.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Albertans discuss the future of education (Medicine Hat)
Medicine Hat... Approximately 100 Albertans from the Medicine Hat area shared their ideas about the future of education in the sixth of a series of 10 discussion sessions being held by the Alberta government in eight locations across the province between April and June.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Albertans discuss the future of education (Calgary)
Calgary... Approximately 120 Albertans from the Calgary area joined Education Minister Dave Hancock and shared their ideas about the future of education in the fifth of a series of 10 discussion sessions being held by the Alberta government in eight locations across the province between April and June.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Albertans discuss the future of education (Lethbridge)
Lethbridge... Approximately 100 Albertans from the Lethbridge area shared their ideas about the future of education in the fourth of a series of 10 discussion sessions being held by the Alberta government in eight locations across the province between April and June.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Albertans discuss the future of education (Fort McMurray)
Fort McMurray... Approximately 100 Albertans from the Fort McMurray area shared their ideas about the future of education in the third of a series of 10 discussion sessions being held by the Alberta government in eight locations across the province between April and June.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Albertans discuss the future of education (Grande Prairie)
Grande Prairie... Approximately 100 Albertans from the Grande Prairie area shared their ideas about the future of education in the second of a series of 10 discussion sessions being held by the Alberta government in eight locations across the province between April and June.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Albertans discuss the future of education (Edmonton)
Edmonton... Approximately 120 Albertans from the Edmonton area shared their ideas about the future of education in the first of a series of 10 discussion sessions being held by the Alberta government in eight locations across the province between April and June.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Albertans invited to shape the future of education
Albertans are invited to take part in a series of conversations about the future of education in Alberta. Joined by a group of Grade 6 students at Grandin School in Edmonton, Education Minister Dave Hancock announced 10 community conversations with Albertans in eight different locations across the province in April, May and June.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Province launches public dialogue on the future of education
Inspiring Education: A Dialogue with Albertans was launched in November 2008. The news release announcing the launch contains a message from Minister Hancock, as well as a list of the Steering Committee members the Minister has asked to provide direction and guidance to the process.