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October 31, 2005 Albertans give government failing grades on post-secondary education Edmonton - The majority of Albertans who participated in Public Interest Alberta's on-line report card and who spoke out at eight public forums across the province have given the government failing grades and have raised serious concerns about Alberta’s post-secondary education system. “The Post-Secondary Education Report Card” that was released today at a media conference in Edmonton, sends a very strong message to the provincial government on the eve of the Advanced Education Minister’s Forum ... more	Report launch, October 31, 2005
September 28, 2005 Public Interest Alberta starts its road show to hear Albertans on post-secondary education Edmonton - Public Interest Alberta, along with its partner groups, launched the second leg of its post-secondary education advocacy campaign today. Through the Road Show, Public Interest Alberta will travel to seven different cities and towns throughout Alberta to hear from Albertans on both their concerns and directions for post-secondary education. The kick-off public forum, held at the University of Alberta, was a great success. Members of the public offered many concerns and suggestions, keeping the microphones busy for the full two-hour event.	Members of the Public Interest Alberta panel, comprised of post-secondary education stakeholders, along with Raj Pannu, NDP Advanced Education Critic, and Dave Taylor, Liberal Advanced Education Critic, listen to recommendations put forward by a member of the public.
August 30, 2005 Government needs to go back to school on post-secondary education review Edmonton - The provincial government's review of post-secondary education has failed to involve any meaningful input or debate from Albertans and public interest advocates around the province are concerned that nothing will change unless citizens get involved... more	Campaign launch, August 30, 2005