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By Canadian Press
COVID IN SCHOOLS

Calgary schools moving Grades 7-12 online amid COVID-19 issues

Apr 14, 2021 | 5:36 PM

The Alberta government says schools in Calgary will move to at-home learning starting Monday for students in grades 7 to 12.

The change, due to COVID-19, is to last for two weeks.

Alberta Education says it approved requests from public and Catholic schools in the city to make the move to online learning.

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says in a statement that some school boards are dealing with operational pressures due to rising COVID-19 cases.

“The safety of students and staff is my top priority, which is why I am responding to the boards’ requests and respecting their autonomy,” she added.

Chief medical health officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw says there has been a sharp rise in cases among school-aged Albertans.

by Canadian Press