One of the new classrooms inside the Elder Dr Francis Whiskeyjack High School (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
The Government of Alberta has announced $10.8 billion in education funding for Budget 2026, a seven-per-cent increase from last year.
The funding will go toward building schools and hiring 1,600 teachers along with 800 support staff in the coming years.
“Strong classrooms matter to families across Alberta. Our government has been taking action to respond to record enrolment growth, rising classroom complexity and the challenges teachers are facing,” said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in a news release.
Over the next three years, education funding is expected to grow by almost $1.5 billion, reaching $11.5 billion by 2028-29.
This increased funding is expected to support hiring more than 5,000 teachers, education assistants and support staff.
The funding also includes support for students with specialized learning needs, enrolment funding, reading and math supports and student transportation funding.
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