Alberta NDP leadership candidate Sarah Hoffman said charter schools have long desired to merge into the public education system. In response, Hoffman said Alberta should formalize this by providing a path for charter schools to enter the public system. “The Edmonton Public School Board, which I was chair of, has had great success in offering programs of choice within the public system,” tweeted Hoffman.“The Calgary Board of Education has also brought in many programs of choice.”.For certain Albertans, she said private schools are an option. However, she pointed out she does not support these schools charging high fees and receiving support from public funds. As premier, she will work towards an arrangement that reduces public funding for private schools charging high fees. Hoffman concluded by saying quality public education “is fundamental to a successful democratic society.” “I am committed to restoring an appropriate budget to Alberta’s public, separate, and Francophone schools,” she said. Hoffman campaigned for the Alberta NDP leadership race at the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) Convention in February. READ MORE: HILTON-O’BRIEN: Teachers' union has its eye on Hoffman for NDP leadershipThe ATA’s terms of reference prohibit it from endorsing a candidate or party. However, the ATA’s leadership has said it wants to stop private and charter schools, whose teachers do not have to pay dues to it. She has promised to take action for it, making her its natural choice. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Alberta NDP leadership candidate Sarah Hoffman said charter schools have long desired to merge into the public education system. In response, Hoffman said Alberta should formalize this by providing a path for charter schools to enter the public system. “The Edmonton Public School Board, which I was chair of, has had great success in offering programs of choice within the public system,” tweeted Hoffman.“The Calgary Board of Education has also brought in many programs of choice.”.For certain Albertans, she said private schools are an option. However, she pointed out she does not support these schools charging high fees and receiving support from public funds. As premier, she will work towards an arrangement that reduces public funding for private schools charging high fees. Hoffman concluded by saying quality public education “is fundamental to a successful democratic society.” “I am committed to restoring an appropriate budget to Alberta’s public, separate, and Francophone schools,” she said. Hoffman campaigned for the Alberta NDP leadership race at the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) Convention in February. READ MORE: HILTON-O’BRIEN: Teachers' union has its eye on Hoffman for NDP leadershipThe ATA’s terms of reference prohibit it from endorsing a candidate or party. However, the ATA’s leadership has said it wants to stop private and charter schools, whose teachers do not have to pay dues to it. She has promised to take action for it, making her its natural choice. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.