A panel discussion and presentation on the state of public schools in Canada and how public education can strengthen the nation's prosperity.
Andrew Parkin, Executive Director of the Environics Institute for Survey Research, shares data on the state of public schools in Canada, relative to the rest of the world. And People for Education's co-Executive Director, Paris Semansky, moderates a panel discussion featuring experts in the public education sector.
This Promise of Public Education series brings together regional and sector leaders, public education advocates, parents, educators, and others interested in learning more about how public education can strengthen Canada’s resilience and prosperity and play a key role in nation-building from a policy perspective focused on economic resilience, social cohesion, civic trust and climate readiness.
Presented by People for Education's Promise of Public Education and McMaster University's Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |
TAGS: | Public Speaking | Information Session | Community Events |
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.
