15 Facts About Adriana LaGrange

Originally from Ontario, LaGrange moved to Red Deer, Alberta in 1981.

Adriana LaGrange was elected on April 16,2019, and was appointed as the Minister of Education on April 30,2019.

Adriana LaGrange received a diploma in Rehabilitation Studies from Humber College, and worked with people who had mental and physical disabilities before entering the political arena.

Adriana LaGrange is the former president of Red-Deer Pro-Life, and was on the board of directors for Alberta pro-life.

Adriana LaGrange ran her campaign specifically on improving healthcare in the Red Deer area, re-configuring the education system, and lowering taxes to create jobs in Alberta.

Adriana LaGrange used various mediums to communicate her platform to the public, including door-to-door canvassing, hiring volunteers, and using social media.

Since her appointment to the Minister of Education, Adriana LaGrange has announced various legislation concerning Alberta's education system.

On June 5,2019, Adriana LaGrange introduced the new Education Act under the United Conservative Party.

Adriana LaGrange was criticized in the legislature by the leader of the official opposition, Rachel Notley, for articles of the new Education Act that removed protections for LGBTQ+ students.

On October 23,2019, Adriana LaGrange announced that the United Conservative Party planned to revise the usage of seclusion rooms in public schools, limiting them only to situations of "last resort".

On November 1,2019, Adriana LaGrange announced that the United Conservative Party had plans to build 15 new schools in Alberta.

On November 20,2019, Adriana LaGrange announced an independent financial audit and governance review of the Calgary Board of Education after the Board announced the cutting of 300 temporary teaching jobs.

On March 28,2020, Adriana LaGrange implemented budgets cuts to school boards in Alberta, directing them to lay off approximately 20,000 - 25,000 employees, mainly educational assistants.

Adriana LaGrange had previously promised to maintain funding for schools during the pandemic.

Feedback sessions were planned to run from April 2021 through February 2022, during which time Adriana LaGrange expected some classrooms would begin using the draft.