Students First Alberta

Protecting school choice for Alberta families and advocating for an education system that truly puts students first.

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Why should Christian leaders care about educational choice?

At the Alberta Christian Leadership Summit, Students First Alberta Executive Director Kayla deRegt explains why educational choice matters for families, faith communities, and Alberta's future.

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Students are the primary stakeholders in education.

When families choose a learning environment that works best for their child, funding shouldn't be taken away from that student.

Every Alberta student deserves access to the setting where they can thrive.

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If every child matters, why aren't all students funded equally?

Independent school students receive less public funding than students in the public system, even though they're all Alberta students.

Funding should follow students, not systems.

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Independent schools are built on distinct values, standards, and missions. Families should have access to schools that align with their beliefs. Funding Alberta curriculum schools taught by Alberta-certified teachers at 100% of the base instructional grant is educational equity.

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Educational choice can become a political target overnight.

That’s why we’re building a strong, united voice for students, parents, and families now.

If you support educational choice, parental involvement, and putting students first, join us today:

https://t.co/eMLJLgYVIB

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☀️We’re excited to be at the AHEA Conference in Red Deer today, connecting with people who care deeply about student success and educational choice in Alberta.

If you’re here, stop by and say hi!

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Classroom complexity is real.

Teachers are managing larger classes, diverse learning needs, language barriers, and behavioural issues all at once.

A strong public education system matters, but educational choice can also help relieve pressure and support student success.

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A strong public education system matters. But as classroom complexity grows across Alberta, teachers need manageable classrooms, realistic resources, and meaningful support.

Educational choice can also help relieve classroom pressures while supporting student success.

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⁨⁨If students truly come first, then educational choice must come first too.

Every child is different. Families deserve the freedom to choose the learning environment that helps their child thrive.

#StudentsFirst #SchoolChoice #AlbertaEducation⁩

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A revealing moment on @TheLavigneShow exposed a growing problem in education: the focus has shifted from students to protecting systems.

Educational choice puts students and families first, not institutions.

#StudentsFirst #SchoolChoice #AlbertaEducation

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Most Albertans have been misled about school choice.

The truth? Independent education saves Albertan taxpayers an estimated $306 million every year while giving families more options for their children.

Students first. Systems second.

Add your name at https://t.co/eMLJLgYnT3.

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On @TheLavigneShow, Students First Exec Director Kayla deRegt discussed how educational choice saves Alberta taxpayers money.

The often-cited estimate is roughly $306 million annually, including independent and home education. Home education alone saves about $9,423 per student.

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Kayla deRegt joined David Lavigne on @TheLavigneShow to discuss educational choice, growing concerns from parents, and why putting students first matters more than protecting systems.

Watch/listen: https://t.co/oHsKxTGjC2

#StudentsFirst #SchoolChoice #AlbertaEducation

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Advocating for students is advocating for educational choice. #ABed #SchoolChoice #EducationalChoice

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Students deserve classrooms where they can learn, focus, and succeed. We’re encouraged to see Alberta invest $200M to help hire 1,400+ K–9 teachers through a new Class Size Reduction Grant.

Join us in advocating for a students-first approach:
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