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Donate to CBE School Field Trips

Thousands of students in our city miss out on field trips due to circumstances beyond their control, and EducationMatters is committed to ensuring that field trips are accessible to all students regardless of family situation, ability level, or financial need. When you donate to this field trip campaign you are giving students the gift of Continue Reading »

Written on November 8, 2019 at 10:45 am, by EducationMatters

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A Colourful Courtyard at John A. MacDonald

The Jason and Jane Louie Memorial Fund was established to honour and celebrate the memory two former Sir John A. MacDonald students; today, their memory remains alive throughout the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) community as a reminder of the importance of kindness and friendship. The Jason and Jane Louie Memorial Fund at EducationMatters provided Continue Reading »

Written on October 16, 2019 at 12:27 pm, by EducationMatters

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Tags: Alberta, bench, calgary, Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Public Education, Calgary School, Calgary Schools, Canada, CBE, edmatters, educationmatters, Jason and Jane Endowment Fund, memorial, public education, Sir John A. Macdonald, wearecbe, yyc

School Grants Can Help Build Future NBA Champs

With the Toronto Raptors being the latest NBA Champions, the popularity of basketball has greatly increased in Canada. For students at Glenbrook School, the sport of basketball has significantly increased grades in Physical Education on student report cards, and this would not have been possible without the support of EducationMatters, who granted the school funds Continue Reading »

Written on June 28, 2019 at 12:40 pm, by EducationMatters

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Tags: academic, basketball, calgary, Calgary Board of Education, Canada, CBE, CBE Staff, edmatters, Glenbrook School, kawhi leonard, mvp champ, nba, nba champions, nba champs, physical education, raptors, sports, toronto, toronto raptors, yyc, yyz

Elementary School Students Learn Indigenous Stories Through Art

Photo Credit: CBC News Indigenous culture is a cornerstone of Canada’s identity. In Alberta, all students learn about the history and legacy of the Indigenous peoples to honour the commitment made to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and to understand an important part of our country’s past. Traditionally, the teachings of the Indigenous peoples are Continue Reading »

Written on June 21, 2019 at 11:37 am, by EducationMatters

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