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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We are all aware of the link between health and learning. But it's an issue that goes beyond junk food in schools. Health Literacy holds the promise of getting students interested in and able to make healthy life choices. This call to action is going out to everyone, not just schools, but also parents, health-care officials, governments, community organizations, and businesses. Delta, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and now Abbotsford are offering free swimming and skating for grade 5 students. The Canadian Ski Council has had a snow-pass program for 11 years, granting 10-year-olds three free days of skiing on most B.C. mountains. What can each of us do to ensure our communities are raising healthy children?
Guests:
Superintendent, Vancouver School Board
Graduate Student, Faculty of Education, HEPA Program
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