The strike by Alberta’s 51,000 teachers is into its second week and parents across the province are struggling to find ways to keep their children busy and prevent them from falling behind in their education.

As negotiators for the teachers and the government returned to the bargaining table on Tuesday , the province’s United Conservative Party government also began offering parents cash payouts, meant to help them with the financial impact of the strike.

Despite some occasional hiccups, the provincial portal, where parents can apply for the payments has begun accepting applications.

Parents, with children age 12 and under are eligible to receive $30 per day, per child, for each day of the strike.

The province says payments will be retroactive to Oct. 6 and will be delivered monthl

See Full Page