As Alberta’s population continues to grow, the Government of Alberta is recognizing the need to increase education spending.
Alberta’s government is investing $215 million to help alleviate these pressures, beginning in the 2024-25 school year.
This investment will expand operational funding for school authorities across the province and increase the number of modular classrooms in Alberta’s fastest growing communities.
School authorities across the province will receive a share of the $125-million increase for operational funding.
The amount available for each school authority will be determined based on the number of students it serves.
This new funding can be used by school authorities to ensure they are equipped to support enrollment growth by hiring additional teachers and educational assistants.
Additionally, Alberta’s government is investing $90 million this school year to support the construction and installation of up to 100 new modular classrooms and the relocation of up to 50 modular units.
A record $9.3 billion will be spent on Alberta’s education system in 2024-25, which is more than $46 million every day students are in school.
In a news release from the province, Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education is quoted in saying the additional funding the government is providing to school authorities will help protect the classroom experience for our students.