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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>February 2009 |
Although British Columbia ranks near the top of the world in evaluations of K-12 education, each year the role and quality of our public schools re-emerges as a key issue. We witness a highly publicized debate, where schools, teachers, students, and politicians are seen as competing against one another for top marks in the name of accountability. This conflict raises questions about the pace of learning, the place of public and private education and their funding, and whether economic and quantitative criteria accurately represent schools and describe their quality.
Guests:
Michael Zlotnik Ph.D., President, Charter for Public Education Network
Charles Bingham Ph.D., SFU Education Associate Professor.
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