Why invest in post-secondary teaching and the cutting edge research universities do? How does such work affect your life? Economic growth and social advancement require knowledge and ideas, as well as a rising generation of new citizens to pursue and advance society. According to the Canadian chamber of commerce, "investment in higher education has among the highest pay-offs of any investment government can make in improving economic growth." Chris Kelly, superintendent of schools in Vancouver, says that research directly helps kids in schools across Canada because the results are the constant improvement of human society. In an increasingly competitive global society, how do the governance and funding of universities impact the knowledge creation that gives societies a lasting competitive advantage, and a higher quality of life for their people?
Guest MIchael Stevenson President, Simon Fraser University
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Day to day and each time British Columbians go to the polls education is a central political issue. Two of the most important educational issues today are early childhood education and aboriginal education. These issues rise to the fore because they have social as well as economic implications. They join in interest those who seek to advance society in social justice terms and those who focus on the productivity of British Columbians. This month's episode looks at the innovations and trends in these two vital areas of education.
Guests:
Chris Stewart President, Aborginal Education Professional Specialists Association
Adrienne Montani Provincial Coordinator, First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition, and former Chairperson of the Vancouver School Board
Additional Resource: "First Call Response to Early Childhood Learning Agency Consultation Paper: Expanding Early Learning in British Columbia for Children Aged 3 -5". (PDF 200KB)
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