Every student deserves the same chance to thrive. And with our dedication and your support, we can make it happen. EducationMatters is dedicated to enriching public school education in Calgary and ensuring we provide schools and students with the important resources, meaningful opportunities and career pathways they need to flourish in school.

When you donate to EducationMatters, you’re not just supporting one program or one student – you’re fueling a system of opportunity that reaches across our entire community. Your generosity fuels hands-on learning experiences, supports mental health and well-being, champions equity and inclusion, ensures students have the essentials they need to succeed, and helps open doors to post-secondary education. Whether it’s through field trips, wellness programs, basic needs funding, or scholarships, your gift touches many lives in many ways.

EducationMatters supports Calgary Board of Education students through:

Essentials for Learning – Help provide fundamental necessities such as food, school supplies, warm clothing and transit passes for students and families experiencing financial insecurity or hardship.

Extraordinary Experiences – Fuel learning, creativity, and real-world exploration through programs that inspire curiosity and expand students’ educational experiences beyond the classroom.

Preparing for the Future – Support dual credit and exploratory programs that provide students with hands-on, experiential and authentic programming and equipment.

Student Awards – Student awards do more than recognize achievement—they open doors. Whether it’s helping with tuition, boosting confidence, or encouraging a student to keep going, these awards can change the course of a student’s life and help them reach their full potential.