Education in Alberta takes a giant step backwards

Evolution classes optional under proposed Alberta law

The new rules, which would require schools to notify parents in advance of "subject-matter that deals explicitly with religion, sexuality or sexual orientation," is buried in a bill that extends human rights to homosexuals. Parents can ask for their child to be excluded from the discussion.

"This government supports a very, very fundamental right and that is parental rights with respect to education," said Premier Ed Stelmach

Alberta has always been proud of being a different kind of province. I don't think that this is the kind of difference that they should be very proud of.