One time Classroom Improvement Fund expected to create hundreds of jobs
CALGARY – Premier Rachel Notley visited a Calgary elementary school on Friday, to meet with students and see how the first portions of a Classroom Improvement Fund (CIF) is being utilized in the school.
In May of 2017, the province reached an agreement with the Alberta Teachers’ Association, ensuring there would be no job losses. In addition to that agreement, the government offered up a one time, $75 million grant, to improve the classroom experience for students and teachers.
Across the province, 45 school boards and teachers’ groups have already agreed on how to spend part of the CIF, which is expected to create more than 225 teaching jobs and 175 support positions.
The fund is distributed to schools based on student enrolment, with school administrators and teachers submitting joint proposals by December 15 for how the funds will be used within their school district.