Thread by @ATAlocal45

The UCP Panel thread happening now at #atasumcon at the @banffcentre. Stay tuned for what unfolds!

@dtloewen opened by expressing the needs for open and transparent communication between the ATA and the Government

@LeelaAheer opens with a Land Acknowledgement and follows up with the need for funding to match inflation. "We are here to be your partners, not your adversaries. I promise I am here as your partner, not your adversary."

@LeelaAheer @rebeccakschulz Thanks teachers from the bottom on her heart for all the work we do. "I am a supporter and advocate for public education, as well as supporting parent choice. ... I am happy to take [curriculum] feedback."

@LeelaAheer @rebeccakschulz @RajanJSaw Thanks teachers for all our hard work during the pandemic, especially considering all we didn't see coming. "I am very grateful for your service. ... I will halt the implementation and further development of the new curriculum."

@LeelaAheer @rebeccakschulz @RajanJSaw @ABDanielleSmith "I have been an advocate of choice. ... There has been a lot of learning loss with the kids. Not everyone could manage the online learning." Expresses the need for testing to identify any learning gaps before we push forward.

@LeelaAheer @rebeccakschulz @RajanJSaw @ABDanielleSmith @BrianJeanAB joins us in person! Brian speaks of road into, out of, and back into politics. "We need to revitalize the political movement here in Alberta. ... I'm here to today because I believe Education really matters."

@LeelaAheer @rebeccakschulz @RajanJSaw @ABDanielleSmith @BrianJeanAB Questions were submitted by ATA Members and focus on 6 main areas. Q1: "How will you work with the @albertateachers to build the best possible public education system?"

@LeelaAheer @rebeccakschulz @RajanJSaw @ABDanielleSmith @BrianJeanAB @albertateachers @ABDanielleSmith "If we are going to rely on teachers to implement the curriculum, [they] need to believe in what they teach. ... I'm hoping to rebuild this relationship."