Alberta bans masking mandates in schools, guarantees in-person learningEDMONTON — The Alberta government says school boards can't require students to wear masks in school or be forced to take classes online. In a release, the government says it has made regulatory changes that guarantee students have access to in-person learning. The government said the in-person learning change applies to grades 1-12 in all school settings, including public, separate, francophone, public charter and independent schools. NDP education critic Sarah Hoffman said the changes show the government doesn't have a clue about what’s happening in Alberta schools. Hoffman said it is unrealistic to expect that school districts can staff in-person and online classes simultaneously with no additional resources.
