Alberta’s government announces a record investment of $1.2 billion over three years to address a surge in school enrolment. Despite the funding boost, concerns linger over overcrowded schools due to continued population growth. The investment aims to hire 3,100 additional teachers and support staff, benefiting around 33,000 students by 2024-25. However, the Alberta Teachers’ Association stresses chronic underfunding and the need for at least 6,000 more teachers. The province plans to allocate $103 million for modular classrooms and $2.1 billion for school construction and modernization over three years.
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