Alberta's Budget Boosts Education Funding
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Albertas provincial budget allocates a record-breaking $10.8 billion for education, a 7% increase over last year, to tackle rapid population growth and classroom expansion. This funding, a result of last falls teacher strike, aims to hire 1,600 teachers and 800 support staff, with plans for 5,000 new hires over three years. The budget also includes $458 million for school transportation and $1.8 billion for students with complex learning needs. The Alberta Teachers Association and opposition NDP welcome the funding but express concerns about finding new hires and addressing past underfunding.
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