Being a high school student can be hectic on its own without additional social stresses. Dr E.P Scarlett High School is able to provide their students with additional support thanks to the Resilience Program. This program provides students with support through three initiatives. These three initiatives include the Healthy Relationships Initiative, the Resilience Award  Continue Reading »

    Connaught School develops academic success and English language proficiency by providing personalized learning. The school serves children from 51 countries who speak 41 languages; 82 per cent of whom are English language learners. The Connaught Discovery Centre (CDC) provides extra help to those students who have experienced trauma , and who have difficulties  Continue Reading »

Advancements, like iPads, are allowing schools to effectively integrate technology into the classroom. These tools allow students participating in the English Language Learners (ELL) program at Simon Fraser Middle School the ability to independently seek out language support at their own level. The ELL Technology Initiative program utilizes advancements in technology to create an individual  Continue Reading »

EducationMatters’ core mission is to advance and enhance education – as such we also invest in new program development, research projects, and professional development for educators that have the potential to have a positive impact on curriculum, pedagogy, and, ultimately, students. In 2014 the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) outlined the blueprint for a new  Continue Reading »

“I believe in public education because it gives every child the opportunity to become the best they can be – regardless of race, gender, religion or economic status.”  Pat Cochrane In honour of Pat Cochrane’s 20 year commitment to public education, the EducationMatters Board of Governors has established a fund in her honour.  It is  Continue Reading »

Bridlewood School was one of 6 new elementary schools to open in the Calgary Board of Education in September 2010. Bridlewood School is a large, single story accessible building. The modern building is bright, open and constructed to LEED Silver standards (an international environmental building standard). There are 12 classrooms in the core building and  Continue Reading »

HELP EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS G.R.O.W. GOAL: Raise $30,000 Please support the West Springs School fundraising initiative: Greening the Grounds – Goal $5,000 Ease of access to the playground; including paths, additional seating, seating shelter and vegetation Resident Author & Learning Enhancements -Goal $20,000 Guest authors, speakers and field trip busing Outdoor Enviro-lab Classroom- Goal  Continue Reading »

Uncover curriculum through the unique lens of public education and the role it plays in our democratic society. Based out of the historical classroom in the Carl Safran Centre (formally Calgary Collegiate Institute) discover how learning in the community is unique for every student. Looking at the world… seeing what is possible. Explore how historical  Continue Reading »

FESTO Inc., a leading world-wide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs, provided the CBE with more than $150,000 in new equipment and services. High school students interested in pursuing an academic career in electronics, robotics, mechatronics, and preengineering studies are able to access this equipment at the  Continue Reading »

It was two weeks before the grant application was due and not a student was stirring at Chris Akkerman Elementary school. It was past 5 p.m. and the dedicated teachers were huddled around knee high tables working into the night to fill out the school’s grant application. All the hard work paid off as the  Continue Reading »