Joseph Schow

Alberta's current curriculum only has one reference (in grade 5) to Black history throughout the entire K-6 curriculum. In Alberta's new curriculum draft starting in Grade 3, students will learn about Black history focusing on prominent Black Albertans.

"The draft curriculum wants to focus on teaching a knowledge-rich curriculum, and the loud critics of the proposed new curriculum are proponents of a skill-based curriculum." "When Core Knowledge was introduced, teachers felt it would be too demanding and abstract . . . But soon . . . they realized how much their students were able to absorb and how much they enjoyed learning actual stuff. Within a few years, test scores began to rise significantly as well." https://calgaryherald.com//corbella-knowledge-based-k-6-dr

In Alberta's new curriculum, there will be clear expectations for students to learn problem solving that includes coding and algorithms, something that was completely missed in the current curriculum. You can learn more and have your say at: https://www.alberta.ca/curriculum.aspx

I am very pleased to see that Alberta's new curriculum will focus in financial literacy in every grade. Students will learn to handle their own money, and understand how it affects the economy. You can learn more and have your say at: https://www.alberta.ca/curriculum.aspx

Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides has tabled Bill 67, the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act, which proposes to replace the 30-year-old Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act with legislation that supports a modern, flexible and efficient system. More information at: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm

In Alberta's new curriculum there will be a focus of knowledge on history, geography, civics, financial literacy, and economics. You can learn more and have your say at: https://www.alberta.ca/curriculum.aspx

Wishing all those observing Ramadan a blessed time of reflection, strengthened community, and family. April 13 marks the beginning of Ramadan a 30-day-long season of fasting and reflection observed by Muslims around the world.

Happy Vaisakhi! I hope that this season of harvest brings you prosperity and joy.

Alberta's population is made up of people with many different faiths. In Alberta's new curriculum students will learn about the different belief systems with a focus on tolerance and respect, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. You can learn more and have your say at: https://www.alberta.ca/curriculum.aspx

Alberta's government introduced Bill 66: the Public Health Amendment Act, which will modernize the Public Health Act to provide greater transparency during public health emergencies. More information at: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm

In Alberta's new curriculum students will learn about racism, racial discrimination, and human rights in all grades. You can learn more and have your say at: https://www.alberta.ca/curriculum.aspx

Alberta's new curriculum draft will focus on consistent Canadian Francophone history, contribution, and perspectives in every grade, unlike the current curriculum. You can learn more and have your say at: https://www.alberta.ca/curriculum.aspx

Response to AHS barricade at Grace Life Church.

LIVE at 4:30 - Watch Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.

I had the opportunity to speak in the legislature about our government's progress on reducing unnecessary red tape, while saving Albertans money.

I had the opportunity to ask the Minster of Justice a question in the legislature about timeline on appointing Alberta's Chief Firearms Officer.

I had the opportunity to speak in the legislature on Monday about diversificaiton in our province.