A Legacy of Kindness, Compassion, and Positivity EducationMatters was one of the many Calgary charities to benefit from the passion, warmth, and support of Charlie Fischer and his family and we are all deeply saddened to hear of his passing.  Charlie made a positive mark in every area of his life, whether as a loving  Continue Reading »

4 weeks ago we asked you for help. Now, thanks to you, Calgary Board of Education students struggling to access online learning will have the tools they need!!! Update on the Access to Technology Campaign There is no denying that the past few weeks have been incredibly challenging for our students across the board. Transitioning  Continue Reading »

We know this time is extra-stressful for graduating students, especially in light of the cancellation of diploma exams.  Student award applications are ongoing and school closures and exam cancellations will not affect your ability to receive student awards. Now is the ideal time to log onto our Student Awards portal and begin to apply for  Continue Reading »

We may have vacated the office, but we’re still hard at work on behalf of students to ensure they have the programs and supports they need once schools are reopened!  For the safety and wellbeing of our staff, our volunteers, and our supporters, EducationMatters will be operating remotely and practicing social distancing until it is  Continue Reading »

When Lord Beaverbrook High School’s (LBHS) Construction teacher, Josh Overland proposed a new special needs shop class format, he didn’t just get EducationMatters excited, he also piqued the interest of the folks at the Willow Park Golf & Country Club Charity Golf Classic.  Thanks to the combined efforts of both organizations, LBHS is ready to  Continue Reading »