Canada's largest teachers' convention held under cloud of education funding uncertainty

More than 12,000 teachers have congregated in Calgary for their annual convention as accomplishing more with less resources has become a focus for educators. According to the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA), $136 million was cut from education in last fall's provincial budget. The cuts come as enrolment in the province increased by roughly 13,000 students. The ATA says the funding gap has forced schools boards to dig into their reserves and there are significant concerns there will be additi