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ATA Magazine THE ALBERTA TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION Winter 2026

Feature

WELLNESS Rebalancing Indigenous wellness through spirit, land and story

IN PROFILE Path to the classroom one of discovery for Chestermere teacher

MOST MEMORABLE LESSON The legend of Sloof Lirpa spans generations

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Feature 20 Fils francophones dans le tissu albertain Francophone threads in Alberta’s fabric Outlook 4 Letters 5 From the President Mot du président 7 Then and Now 8 Looking Abroad 10 Unsung Hero Bulletin Board 3 Editor's Notebook Note de la rédactrice 12 Wellness 14 Technology 16 Diversity 38 Research Insights 54 In Profile Learning Commons 42 From the Bookshelves 44 Kid Lit 47 In Focus En point de mire Teacher to Teacher 51 Who's Out There 58 In my Humble Opinion 60 Most Memorable Lesson

Fils francophones dans le tissu albertain Francophone threads in Alberta’s fabric

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UNSUNG HERO Kerri Mckinnon: Cheerleader for inclusive education

RESEARCH INSIGHTS Curriculum and assessment is contested ground in Alberta

IN MY HUMBLE OPINION Strategies for connecting with quieter students

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