Troy Tait

Executive Director and CEO, Public School Boards Association of Alberta

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Some students arrive at school carrying more than a backpack. Knowing someone sees them can change everything.

June is #PrideSeason, and across Canada communities are coming together to celebrate the resilience, contributions and histories of 2SLGBTQIA+ people.

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This Sunday is National Indigenous Peoples Day!

Many public schools across Alberta have been hosting events and activities in honour of this Day and National Indigenous History Month.

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Public schools help students discover their strengths, develop resilience, navigate challenges and build the skills they will carry into every stage of life.

Today’s classrooms are preparing Alberta’s future builders, innovators, business leaders and community contributors.

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As trustees, one of our greatest privileges is witnessing academic journeys—from a student’s first day of school to crossing the graduation stage.

This graduation season, we celebrate not only achievement, but the years of learning and support that helped make it possible.

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A pot of adobo simmering on the stove. A lola's laugh filling the whole house. June is #FilipinoHeritageMonth, a time to honour the rich culture, traditions and contributions of Filipino Canadians. More than 210,000 Filipinos call Alberta home.

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It's National Indigenous History Month! As we learned at our Indigenous Education Panel last Saturday, Truth and Reconciliation start with learning the truth, but action must follow. Throughout the year, many public school divisions offer Indigenous education opportunities.

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A red shirt pulled from the closet. A visible reminder that accessibility is action, not just understanding.

Today is #RedShirtDay, which is a part of National AccessAbility Week, where Canadians wear red in support of those with visible and non-apparent disabilities.

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A story told at a kitchen table. A familiar face at class concerts, graduations and school events. Seniors don't just support our communities—they helped build them.

This week is #SeniorsWeek! Take this opportunity to thank a senior that has impacted your life for the better.

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Her solution? HEARTcare planning—a framework that goes beyond individual self-care into creating cultures of compassion and well-being.

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We were pleased to have Astrid Kendrick, Director - Field Experience and Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education, discuss compassion fatigue, burnout and a way forward.

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Five years of research into compassion fatigue and burnout in Alberta and Canada’s education workforce. It’s a needed insight for public school trustees to have when addressing these issues.

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Understanding VTRA helps public school trustees make decisions to better address issues like violence in the classroom with a safety-focused and trauma-informed mindset.

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Thank you to Melissa Jones, Educator, Leadership Consultant and Certified Professional Coach, for leading the membership in a Strategic Planning Engagement at our Spring General Assembly.

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Out with the old and in with the new! The #PSBAA is engaging its membership to create a new Strategic Plan. As a member-driven organization, hearing input from members is vital to ensure the Association reflects our collective purpose and shared strategic direction.

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The #PSBAA was honoured to host an Indigenous Education Panel at our Spring General Assembly. The focus: How public schools and their boards can support Indigenous student success and compassion for all.

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Congratulations to Dennis MacNeil, current Trustee at Aspen View Public Schools and former President of the #PSBAA, on winning the Dick Baker Legacy Award!

Nominated by:
@AVPSD
-Edmonton Public Schools
@ngpschools

Learn more: https://t.co/Zp3OnLGF0U

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As we’ve said before, understanding complexity is the first step. Acting on it—through co-ordinated effort, shared accountability and a focus on outcomes—is what will ensure every student can succeed.

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It’s become top of mind for staff, students, families and communities: Classroom Complexity. So we heard from Education Policy Researcher Curtis Riep.

Curtis has provided research on education funding, school choice, charter schooling and system transparency for the #PSBAA.

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The #PSBAA Spring General Assembly has come to a close!

Thank you to all our speakers, sponsors, education partners, invited guests and members for your generous support of our Association.

With new #PSBAA trustees, we’re happy to share this event with you for the first time.

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A prayer offered at dawn. A family gathered around a shared meal. Generosity is at the heart of this occasion.

Today marks Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice—observed with prayers, acts of charity, and time with family and community.