Summary
New provincial health restrictions announced on May 4, 2021, mandated a temporary shift to online learning for K-12 students starting May 7, with an expected return to in-person learning on May 27 for Edmonton Public Schools.
COVID-19 Restrictions: Shift to Online Learning for K-12
Highlights
Temporary Shift to Online Learning
These restrictions included a temporary move to online learning for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students, effective Friday, May 7.
Expected Return to In-Person Learning
The province initially indicated an expected return to in-person learning on May 25. However, due to a teachers' day in lieu on May 25 and a non-operational day on May 26, Edmonton Public Schools students were slated to return to in-person learning on Thursday, May 27.
New COVID-19 Restrictions Announced
On May 4, 2021, new provincial COVID-19 health restrictions were announced.