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Connaught School: Connaught Discovery Centre
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 »
Simon Fraser Middle School: ELL Technology Initiative
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 »
Tribute to Pat Cochrane
“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 Enhancement Fund
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 »
West Springs School G.R.O.W.
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 »
Campus Calgary 2School Program
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 »