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A Alberta petition to end public funding for independent schools failed, falling short of the required signatures.
A petition in Alberta to end public funding for independent schools collected 123,006 signatures, falling short of the 177,732 needed for a referendum.
Led by teacher Alicia Taylor, the campaign aimed to address concerns over funding disparities, with supporters expressing surprise that Alberta allocates more per-student funding to private schools than any other province.
While the petition failed, organizers said it raised public awareness.
Education and Childcare Minister Demetrios Nicolaides defended the current system, noting independent schools serve specialized and faith-based needs and that public education and school choice can coexist.
The province continues to fund independent schools with $295 million this year.
Una petición de Alberta para poner fin a la financiación pública para las escuelas independientes fracasó, quedando por debajo de las firmas requeridas.