Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) President Frank Bruseker and the Association’s Provincial Executive Council congratulate Alberta’s teachers on World Teachers’ Day: “The Alberta Teachers’ Association is extremely proud of its 33,000 professional teachers who have chosen to accept the responsibility of shaping the future of this province.” The future of our society walks through the halls of today’s schools. Teachers’ ongoing professionalism, high standards and leadership focus on providing opportunities for every child to succeed. With a hope to inspire a love for learning, Alberta’s teachers are working hard to prepare students for a changing world.
WE ARE OF OUR
TEACHERS Eleven years ago today, the world celebrated its first World Teachers’ Day. Today, citizens are invited to reflect on the important contribution teachers make in shaping the next generation. For more information about World Teachers’ Day celebrations, visit www.ei-ie.org/worldteachersday/en/.
Thank you, Alberta’s teachers Through your dedication and commitment, Alberta’s students achieve!
THE ALBERTA TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION The Alberta Teachers’ Association is dedicated to supporting a strong public education system. Alberta’s public and separate schools are open to all children, supported by public funds and accountable to the citizens of this province. In Alberta, public education refers to both public and separate schools. ATA services to members include • maintaining high standards of professional practice, • providing strong representation for educational policy, • ensuring that teachers attain the best economic and working conditions, and • assisting teachers with professional problems.