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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.

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President's Corner

Public Schools Are the Foundation of a Thriving Society

April 30, 2026

On behalf of the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA), I would like to thank all those who attended our April Professional Development Day and Public School Boards’ Council (PSBC) Meeting. At the business meeting, we had many important discussions regarding the direction of the Association, and we always appreciate receiving your feedback. Considering the complexity of Bill 25: An Act to Remove Politics and Ideology from Classrooms and Amend the Education Act and its impacts on boards, hearing your various perspectives is vital so that we can effectively represent you as member boards. In response to Bill 25,…

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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.

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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Upcoming Events

2026 August PSBC

August 5 @ 17:00

2026 Fall Conference and AGM

October 14 @ 17:00

2026 November PSBC

November 13 @ 17:00

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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.