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Nisku, Alberta (April 7, 2021) – After meeting this evening with the Board of Trustees, Black Gold School Division is planning a measured approach to examine our role in the Alberta Education’s Draft Kindergarten – Grade 6 Curriculum validation (pilot) process. The request to pilot the new draft Curriculum has not yet been made by… Read more »

Board Highlights – March 17, 2021:  Board Update, COVID-19, Distance Learning, Election Agreements, New Humble Centre School, Three Year Capital Plan, New High School & Road Construction, Council of School Communities, School Resource Officer, Critical Worker Benefit, Celebrating Success

In Alberta, citizens elect school boards to act for the Legislature in their local schools and communities. School boards exist because of the belief that government – and decisions – made closest to the people being governed are the most effective. On October 18, 2021, Albertans will go to the polls to elect their municipal… Read more »

Do you know what a BHAG is? Well, neither did I until a few months ago. This widely used acronym stands for “Big Hairy Audacious Goal.” It is defined as a clear and compelling target for an organization to strive for, or a goal that’s just a little bit too far out of reach. The… Read more »

Board Highlights – January 20, 2021:  Board Update, 2021-2022 School Year Calendars, COVID-19, Policy 7 – Board Operations, Council of School Communities, Distance Learning, Diploma Exams, West End Review, Warburg Joint-Use Agreement, New Humble Centre School Disposition, Technology, Girls in Stem, Celebrating Success