Classroom complexity report released, new provincial committee to implement recommendations

By Medicine Hat News on November 22, 2025.

The province of Alberta has released the final report addressing complexity in classrooms.

The committee to create the report was formed last summer to “help create recommendations that will help guide the province’s response to classroom complexity,” said the province. The report identifies key challenge areas and has put forward seven recommendations aimed at addressing rising aggression and complexity within classrooms.

“Our top priority is safe, supportive classrooms,” said Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides. “The action team’s recommendations will guide us in addressing growing challenges thoughtfully. I’m grateful for everyone’s work and look forward to continuing this collaboration.”

The recently appointed Class Size and Complexity Cabinet Committee will use the recommendations to guide practical solutions and direct funding, the province says.

Recommendations include developing class size criteria, hiring additional teachers and educational assistants, co-ordinating and communicating across ministries to help families navigate supports, expanding Program Unit Funding and streamlining access to services for children before they enter Grade 1.

Over the next three years, school boards will receive $300 million to hire 1,500 educational assistants to help provide students with the support they need in the classroom, says the province. After these assistants have been hired, the funds may also be used to secure other student supports.

“As co-chair, I thank my fellow Action Team members for bringing their experience and background to this important work,” said co-chair of the Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team Joanne Pitman. “We all share a common goal: creating the conditions that lead to the ultimate success of every student. The recommendations in the report will help shape sustainable solutions now and in the future.”

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