As cases spike in Alberta, the plan stands in contrast to those of other provinces that require a blend of in-class and remote learning, plus some mask-wearing
Ontario students will return without new class-size limits for its youngest children but some caps at the most crowded boards. There will be a mix of in-class and remote learning at the secondary level, and a mandatory mask requirement for Grades 4 to 12 – the only policy its kind in Canada. B.C. schools will reopen with students organized into learning groups to limit contact with others. Masks will not be mandatory.
The Alberta Teachers’ Association, which represents 46,000 teachers, said that it attempted to meet with Education Minister Adriana LaGrange before the plan was released but was unable to secure a meeting. The ATA submitted a letter to the ministry in June, it said, saying that its recommendations and concerns were not reflected in the strategy.
A student with the Calgary Catholic School District tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, despite measures in place at summer classes that are stricter than schools will see in September. In-person learning resumed earlier this month at St. Francis School for 200 students, with classes capped at 15 and desks spaced two metres apart. When the school learned of the case, the teacher and classmates were told to quarantine for 14 days.
As part of its re-entry plan, the province included a funding increase of nearly $120-million across the province, as well as $250-million in capital maintenance funding, of which $15-million is allocated for virus-related upgrades such as hands-free sinks and automatic doors. School boards are also allowed to dip into reserves to help cover such costs.
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