What changed lately in Halifax, Toronto and Calgary, from official and trusted sources.
Alberta released draft curricula including CALM 10, which adds career planning and personal finance topics such as budgeting, banking and debt. Teachers can field-test the drafts this school year, and they become mandatory in September 2028.
Alberta is extending its math and reading screening to Grades 4 and 5 and putting $20 million into screening and supports for 2026-27. Schools must now share screening results with parents and provide intervention to students who need it. This applies to all K-6 families.
For 2026-27, the Calgary Board of Education expects about 143,475 students and the Calgary Catholic School District about 64,876. The province has fast-tracked 16 new school projects in Calgary. CBE yellow bus fees go up from $360 to $500 per rider, and qualifying families can apply for fee waivers.
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