Earlier this week I met with the @albertateachers Executive to discuss school re-entry. One of their requests was that I engage with education partners and get their views on the ATA’s request to delay school re-entry. #AbEd #AbLeg (1/8)

While our re-entry plan, as written, already provides school boards with the ability to delay or stagger their start dates should they decide that it is in their local best interest, I agreed to further engage with education partners and get their views on this ATA request. (2/8)

This has been done by follow-up discussions with @ABSchoolBoards and @CASSalberta. (3/8)

These partners remain confident, as do I, that the school re-entry plan ,as written, already provides local school authorities with the autonomy and flexibility to ensure local needs are met and to prepare schools for a safe re-entry. (4/8)

I have also had the chance to review all the planned re-entry dates for schools across the Province and I do see clear time allowing teachers to prepare for re-entry before their students arrive. (5/8)

These timings have been planned for and determined by School boards who continue to follow the expert medical advice of @CMOH_Alberta. (6/8)

I would like to reinforce that I continue to support school boards using this flexibility to adjust their plans if necessary in the coming days as they make preparations for a safe return to school. (7/8)

I encourage local education partners to continue to collaborate and work together on the decisions related to school calendars. (8/8)