Métis Nation of Alberta calls for re-draft of K-6 curriculum
The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is calling on the Government of Alberta to redraft its proposed K-6 curriculum, citing monumental concerns about the Euro-American colonial undertones.
Kindergarten – Grade 6
An Open Letter to All Alberta Parents of School-Aged Children
Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew raises concerns about the Draft Physical Education and Wellness Kindergarten to Grade 6 Curriculum.
Image source: UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity.
Response from Alberta Reading Specialists to Alberta Draft ELA Curriculum 2021
Reading Specialists Respond to the 2021 Draft Alberta English Language Arts Curriculum.
Comments on Draft Mathematics Curriculum in Alberta*
Dr. Richelle Marynowski examines the mathematical inaccuracies and oddities in the draft curriculum that contradict current theories in mathematics teaching and learning.
Main Goal of Science Curriculum Should be Scientific Literacy
Dougal MacDonald looks at scientific literacy in the context of the proposed curriculum.
Curriculum Feedback – English Language Arts, Alberta Education
Dr Robin Bright states that Albertans can and must build a strong ELA curriculum for our students and for the future. She offers some observations about how to do this for teachers, parents, and most importantly, students.
Review of 2021 Wellness Curriculum Draft
Dr. Angela Grace reviews how the proposed curriculum meets the evidence-based best practice standards for health promotion, eating disorder prevention, emotional regulation, and socialization.
Image source: UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity
Religion, Social Studies, and the Draft Curriculum
Dr. Margie Patrick examines how the draft curriculum conceptualizes religion and belief systems, its proposal for studying religion, and its regard for religious diversity.
Review: Alberta Education’s Draft K-6 Physical Education
The Healthy Schools Lab looks at the structure and usability of the draft curriculum, omissions in this curriculum, and the lack of transparency in the consultation process.
Commentary on the Draft English Language Arts Curriculum
Professor Margaret Mackey is an academic who researches young people and their literacies – print, media, and digital. She expresses concern at the major omissions of topics crucial to the well-being of young people and to their development as citizens in a multimodal world.