Nurturing Educated Minds in All Children: Contradictions in Canada’s Public Education Systems
Hosted by CEA and the Nova Scotia Department of Education
October 15, 2004
Pier 21, Halifax (Nova-Scotia)
The Canadian Education Association (CEA) is pleased to invite you to participate in a one-day workshop on the development of Canada’s public education systems.
Expectations for our public education systems are growing. In fact, parents want their children to do well in school, to be interested in sports, music, and arts, to become globally-aware, compassionate and caring individuals, who fully participate in the life of their community. These goals for young Canadians are being translated into demands on our public education systems. In fact, although the values and priorities of Canadian families are extremely diverse, one thing remains a constant: most Canadians expect their children to learn more than basic literacy and numeracy skills while attending public school.
This workshop will explore how the traits associated with being educated are nurtured (or not) in public schools. Do we expect all children to become educated? What will it take to break the relationship between socio-economic background and school achievements so that all young people develop into adults that are competent, curious, creative, courageous, compassionate and civic-minded?
For more information:
Karine Rainville
Program Development Officer
Canadian Education Association
416-591-6300 ext. 222