Alberta teacher strike

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma)— Parents across Alberta are bracing for possible school closures as contract negotiations between the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and the provincial government remain stalled. The breakdown in talks has raised the prospect of a teacher strike or lockout, creating widespread concern about childcare, learning disruptions, and new education policies.The ATA, representing 51,000 teachers, has secured a strike mandate, while the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association has authorized school boards to lock teachers out. The uncertainty has left many families scrambling to make backup arrangements.“My elementary kids and kindergartner will be crushed if schools close. They love their teachers…