The freedom to discover is the best motivator there can be…for students; for business; for anyone, really (True Fact)!  So why don't we match up what we know with what we do?

The Kikino Métis Settlement Council and Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 are supporting our schools, increasing student engagement and raising student achievement.  Our Student Achievement Committee still has work to do, but it definitely makes our job easier when we have supportive community partners like these.

How can we truly make the community school a one-stop shop for services and supports for students? And what structures in our current system might be getting in the way?

In the spring of 2010, PRSD had conducted five face-to-face public engagement meetings throughout the division.  However, they wished to continue the dialogue with their community by employing online techniques for ongoing engagement and made a commitment to investigate options.

In a truly differentiated class, students can work towards learning outcomes at different paces, using different strategies, and mastering outcomes in the order that best meets their needs.

As a board member of ACEE, I am excited about the potential for education transformation in Alberta and will continue to demonstrate that environmental education helps achieve Alberta Education's vision of engaged thinkers who are ethical citizens with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Alberta Education defines inclusive education as a way of thinking and acting that demonstrates universal acceptance of, and belonging for, all students.  It is a value-based approach to accepting responsibility for all students and means that all students will have equitable opportunities to be included in classrooms/programs.

For Peace River public schools this means physically setting up classrooms to support all student needs and choosing specific teaching strategies that support diverse student needs.

Some people have criticized our partnerships with businesses. They say the government should be providing funding for all of our programs. They say these partnerships result in inequity across the province.

What a difference social networking sites makes! We've not only managed to connect with peers, but also to diagnose our health concerns? Where are Facebook users obtaining this information?  More importantly, how much confidence can we place in these "facts"?

For parents, back to school is a great time to get involved in their child's education. Research evidence shows that parental involvement and encouragement help children excel in school. I encourage all parents to learn more about how you can be involved with your child's school.