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Trustees Play an Important Role in Education

From engaging families to developing policies, public school board trustees are pivotal to a strong education system in Alberta. Locally elected boards work to ensure every student can reach their potential. Through support of diverse needs and equitable resource distribution, students achieve success and empower their communities to thrive.

The Public School Boards' Association of Alberta supports trustees in their mission and provides resources to help boards champion public education effectively.

President's Corner


Increased Funding Must Be Paired with Strategic Direction and Decisions

March 31, 2026

It’s been another busy month for the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA). Regarding Budget 2026, the Government of Alberta’s increase to $10.8 billion for K–12 education funding is welcome and appreciated. This is a meaningful investment in Alberta’s students and in the long-term strength of our province. For school divisions—and those that lead them—such an investment calls on us to use the funds strategically and effectively to maximize the positive impacts for students, staff, families and communities. With thoughtful direction and strong fiscal oversight, school boards are best positioned to use the funds to address the realities faced…

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News and Announcements


Understanding Classroom Complexity: From Data to Action

April 28, 2026

Classrooms in Alberta today are more complex than ever. For students to thrive, schools must consider learning and well-being jointly, and school divisions require autonomy to deploy supports where they’ll have the greatest impact. Through co-ordinated effort, shared accountability and a focus on outcomes, the provincial government, local school boards and their communities can address classroom complexity for the benefit of all students.

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Funding Teachers Is Only the Start: Alberta Must Build a Workforce for Classrooms

March 18, 2026

Alberta’s students deserve classrooms that are staffed, supported, and equipped for learning, and educators deserve workplaces where they can thrive. With co-ordinated leadership from the province and local school boards, Alberta can build a teacher workforce that meets both current needs and future demands—ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.

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We would like to acknowledge that we are on Treaty territories. We further acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. Our recognition of this land is an act of reconciliation and an expression of our gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.