The first Alberta School Week (Education Week) was held December 2-8, 1928. Its purpose then, as now, is to provide all Albertans with an opportunity to highlight the important role education plays in shaping the future of our province. Learning is a Journey Every three years, the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA), in collaboration with Alberta Education, chooses a theme to help schools and locals plan activities that send consistent messages supporting public education to the community. The theme from 2017-2020 is “Learning is a Journey,” and intends to profile the role that education plays in all of our lives in shaping the province’s future. It’s a great time to celebrate teachers’ proud legacy in public education and work toward an inspired future that includes the following: • Optimal learning conditions for every child • Creative and innovative learning programs • Students who enjoy learning and who achieve their learning goals • Parents and communities that are involved and supportive of learning • School leaders who are also teachers • A well-thought out curriculum delivered by well-prepared professionals • Opportunities for teachers to continue developing their skills as professionals Learn more about Education Week on the ATA website: https://www.teachers.ab.ca/News%20Room/Campaigns/Pages/Education-Week.aspx -30-