The previous post discusses contacting the media. It is also important for ALL parents to know how s.16 of the proposed Education Act may affect them. Please feel free to cut, paste and personalize the attached e-mail and forward it onto your friends.
March 8, 2012
My dear friends,
I have a burning issue on my heart that I believe will concern many of you as well. Our Alberta government has tabled Bill 2 Education Act which contains a section which could directly influence the content of materials taught in every school in Alberta. Up until now, media coverage has focused on the impact to Home Educators, but the impact it can have on all
Alberta Schools is very real and significant. Section 16 of the Act states that “All courses or programs of study offered and instructional materials used in a school must reflect the diverse nature and heritage of society in Alberta, promote understanding and respect for others and honour and respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and
the Alberta Human Rights Act.”
Alberta Schools is very real and significant. Section 16 of the Act states that “All courses or programs of study offered and instructional materials used in a school must reflect the diverse nature and heritage of society in Alberta, promote understanding and respect for others and honour and respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and
the Alberta Human Rights Act.”
What this means is that all decisions made by Alberta Human Rights Tribunals will be infused into all programs of study in schools. Typically the Alberta Human Rights Tribunals have made decisions which are not consistent with the common values of Alberta, but if this legislation passes, these values will be required to be taught to every student in every course and program of study. There is a very real danger for all schools in Alberta as outlined in two National Post Articles dated March 8, 2011.