About 750,000 Alberta students enter third week of no school amid teachers strike

As Alberta’s teachers’ strike enters a third week, pressure is mounting on both sides — and the provincial government is signaling it may soon step in. Premier Danielle Smith says teachers can “fully expect” back-to-work legislation if classrooms remain closed when lawmakers return next week. Critics warn that move could deepen the divide, leaving teachers feeling unheard and key issues like class size unresolved. With 750,000 students still out of school, the standoff is testing patience — and political resolve — across the province.