Supporting parents and students through a strike

News release

September 30, 2025 Media inquiries

Alberta’s government will be providing financial assistance and educational resources to support parents and students in the event of a teacher strike.

Alberta teachers have rejected a four-year deal, putting the ATA in a position to strike by Oct. 6, leaving countless families uncertain about what happens next.

As a teacher strike becomes more likely, Alberta’s government has developed a responsible plan to support kids and keep them learning while paying parents back for unexpected education expenses in the event of a strike.

This plan includes a new payment program to directly support parents experiencing financial strains because of the strike. An online learning toolkit following the grades K-12 curriculum has also been developed to support students with at-home learning.

“I’m disappointed that ATA members have rejected the settlement, choosing instead to go on strike. Students and families need to know we will support them during this time of uncertainty, so we are releasing our plan today to provide payments directly to families and to support at-home student learning.“

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