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Jason Schilling

Edmonton Journal

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Opinion: Bill to remove ideology from schools offers lesson in Alberta politics Children need to be taught how to think, not what to think.

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21.04.2026 9

Edmonton Journal

Jason Schilling

Opinion: Alberta needs progress on classroom complexity — not promises It’s not often that a seasoned politician deviates from their carefully crafted talking points and says something that sounds authentic. So, my ears perked up when Premier Danielle Smith responded to a reporter’s question at a Nov. 21 news conference that was called to unveil the government’s new roadmap to address classroom complexity.

02.12.2025 20

Edmonton Journal

Jason Schilling

Opinion: Smith government gets failing grade on education funding Another school year has come to a close with students, teachers and families celebrating milestones achieved throughout the school year. But even as the year ends on a high note for many, a troubling reality remains: Alberta is still the least-funded school jurisdiction in all of Canada when it comes to per-student spending — an achievement no one should be proud of.

28.06.2025 20

Edmonton Journal

Jason Schilling