A strong public education system is the cornerstone of a healthy and vibrant community.
We believe the best public education happens when the community participates in its development to ensure that disadvantaged students succeed in school and that every student is prepared for adult life.
Our supporters make grants possible to support enhancements and programs for schools in the Calgary Board of Education and provide student awards, scholarships, and bursaries to ensure Calgary students have the opportunity to achieve more.
EducationMatters supports the Calgary Board of Education by:
EducationMatters funds programs and awards that are as diverse as the students in public education. Some develop leadership skills and encourage students to become civic-minded. Others introduce new ways of learning and give challenged students and students with special needs opportunities to fulfill their potential; while others address literacy, career and life skills development.
We work closely with the Calgary Board of Education, leaders in Calgary’s education sector, and our Grants Committee to review and evaluate programs for funding support. We give priority to programs that are innovative, address critical issues and needs, have system-wide potential and that make a difference.
By working together, we can make a difference for our students. When our students succeed, our communities benefit. Public education belongs to the public. We invite you to get involved, stay connected and support world-class public education.