From Kindergarten to Cap and Gown: A Trustee’s Perspective
June 9, 2026
Public school trustees have the privilege of seeing something extraordinary each June: Graduations. These are the moments students step into their next chapter—and those pages will look different for every graduate. But graduation also reflects something larger—the shared investment of families, educators, support staff, trustees and communities across the province. It reflects a belief that every child deserves the opportunity to discover their path and pursue it with confidence.
As locally elected representatives, communities entrust school boards with the responsibility to help public schools remain strong, responsive and focused on student success—today and into the future.
Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta recognizes Leona Petherbridge with Special Contribution to Public Education Award
June 1, 2026
The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta is honoured to recognize Leona Petherbridge with the Special Contribution to Public Education Award.
Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta recognizes Media Relations Manager Curtis Walty with Special Contribution to Public Education: Media Award
June 1, 2026
The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta is honoured to recognize Curtis Walty, Media Relations Manager at Northland School Division, with the Special Contribution to Public Education: Media Award.
Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta recognizes Indigenous School Liaison Dani Moore with annual Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action award
June 1, 2026
The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta is honoured to recognize Dani Moore, Indigenous School Liaison for Cold Lake First Nations, with the Promoting and Advancing Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action as it relates to Education in Alberta Award.
Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta recognizes former PSBAA President and current Trustee Dennis MacNeil with annual Dick Baker Legacy Award
June 1, 2026
The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta is honoured to recognize Dennis MacNeil, former PSBAA President and current Trustee at Aspen View Public Schools, with the Dick Baker Legacy Award.
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.
Alberta’s Students Deserve Action After Announcements
January 8, 2026
The Public School Boards' Association of Alberta has always advocated for improved public schools, smart funding and equitable access for every student. Now that the classroom realities are clear to all Albertans, it is time for action.
Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta members elect a new Board of Directors
December 4, 2025
At the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta’s (PSBAA’s) Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting, members elected candidates for various executive positions to form a new Board of Directors for the Association.
Classroom Complexity and Public School Education: Lessons from a Crucial Conversation
November 4, 2025
The Class Size and Complexity Task Force presents an opportunity for policy-makers, educators and communities to move beyond anecdotal debate and into evidence-based discussions.
Smarter Funding, Stronger Schools: Alberta’s Education Future
September 4, 2025
Alberta needs to move toward smart funding—strategic, flexible and evidence-based investments that address root causes instead of applying temporary fixes.
Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta strikes gold with new member board from Black Gold School Division
June 9, 2025
The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) is very pleased to welcome its newest public school board member to the Association: Black Gold School Division (BGSD).
Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta recognizes school board trustee Rick Massini with annual Dick Baker Legacy Award
June 9, 2025
The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) is honoured to recognize Rick Massini, Trustee at the Medicine Hat Public School Division (MHPSD), with the Dick Baker Legacy Award.
Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta recognizes school board trustee Linda Mywaart with annual Dick Baker Legacy Award
June 9, 2025
The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) is honoured to recognize Linda Mywaart, Board Chair at the Fort McMurray School Division (FMSD), with the Dick Baker Legacy Award.
The Board of Trustees and Executive Team of Northland School Division receives Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta award
June 9, 2025
The Board of Trustees and Executive Team of Northland School Division has been recognized with the award, Promoting and Advancing one or more of the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) in Relation to Education within Alberta, from the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA).
Dave Hnatiuk of Allied Distributors receives Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta award
June 9, 2025
Dave Hnatiuk of Allied Distributors has been recognized with the award, Special Contribution to Public Education from the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA).
Great West Media receives Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta award
June 9, 2025
Great West Media has been recognized with the award, Special Contribution to Public Education (Media) from the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA).
Shared Responsibility: How Alberta’s School Boards’ and Government Shape Public Education
November 26, 2024
Public school education is not just a cornerstone of Alberta’s social fabric but also a critical driver of its economic prosperity.
$8.6 Billion a Crucial Step to Address the Growing Needs of Public Schools
November 26, 2024
On behalf of the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA), I would like to express our gratitude to the Alberta government for the $8.6 billion investment for building new schools and modular classrooms recently announced.
PSBAA releases research paper on Choice in Alberta Education: Challenges and Opportunities for Public Schools
March 5, 2024
The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) has released a research paper by Curtis Riep, PhD, called
Choice in Education: Challenges and Opportunities for Public Education.
