Edmonton schools shift to at-home learning: Minister LaGrange Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement regarding the temporary move of Edmonton public and Catholic schools to at-home learning: Some parts of this page will not display. JavaScript is not available in this browser or may be turned off. “At the request of the school boards, students in Grades 7 to 12 in Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools will shift to at-home learning starting on April 22 for two weeks. “I understand this is difficult news to many students, parents and teachers, as in-classroom learning has significant benefits. However, due to operational concerns, this temporary shift is necessary to ensure learning can continue.