Alberta Education Minister Given Mandate to Promote ‘Greater Choice’ in Education

Alberta Education Minister Given Mandate to Promote ‘Greater Choice’ in Education
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides stand together during the swearing in of her cabinet in Edmonton, June 9, 2023. Jason Franson/The Canadian Press
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Alberta’s Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides has been given comprehensive instructions to overhaul Alberta’s education program by Premier Danielle Smith, and parental choice in education is a significant objective.

The July 25 mandate letter advises Mr. Nicolaides to ensure Alberta children “receive a world-class education” and says the province needs to do a “better job” of equipping youth with the “skills and direction they need to find meaningful employment in the economy we are building.”