In 2019 59 CBE students were able to work towards both high school graduation and apprenticeship qualifications at the same time thanks to the support of the RBC Foundation through EducationMatters! Hands-on programs are a great way to keep students engaged in school – especially individuals who find traditional classroom learning to be challenging. Pre-employment  Continue Reading »

2020 Application cycle cancelled due to COVID-19 In consideration of the current situation with COVID-19 and the complications of school re-entry combined with the uncertainty the pandemic brings for project planning and implementation, the EducationMatters Fall Grants are being revised for this year and the application process will not proceed. Funding will be distributed for  Continue Reading »

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students continues to be enormous.  Students will be back in school in September, and to ensure the safety of them, their families, and their teachers, the school experience will be vastly different than everybody has become accustomed to. Shared resources are a staple of education – books, math  Continue Reading »

EducationMatters is proud to announce that ConocoPhillips will continue to be the title sponsor of the Innovation Incubator in the 2020-21 school year! The Innovation Incubator provides Calgary Board of Education (CBE) teachers with professional development opportunities, specifically created to increase their design thinking capabilities. The Incubator focuses on developing new skills in science, technology,  Continue Reading »

Four 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 »

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 »