(Vancouver) The Promise of Public Education Series

People for Education is a national charitable nonprofit focused on research, policy, and public engagement related to the value of public education in strengthening Canada’s resilience and prosperity.

Hosted by the Vancouver Foundation, we invite you to join us for the Vancouver edition of our cross-country event series, The Promise of Public Education, which brings together leaders across sectors, including education, academia, nonprofit, business, community, policy, and labour.

People for Education's co-Executive Director, Paris Semansky, will moderate a panel discussion that explores the role of public schools in creating national social cohesion, their roles in integrating and newcomers, and the intersections with immigration policy. Panelists include:

• Tracey Burns, Chief of Global Strategy and Research, National Center on Education and the Economy
• Sagal Dualeh, Director of Canada Strategy and Programs for the WES Mariam Assefa Fund, philanthropic arm of World Education Services (WES)
• Kate Hammer, President & Chief Executive Officer , Vancouver Foundation

Environics Institute for Survey Research's Dr. Andrew Parkin will begin the program with a presentation about how Canada's public schools are doing relative to the rest of the world.

The event will start and finish with a breakfast networking reception with coffee and light refreshments.

Tickets are free, but space is limited so register now!

Thank you to our presenting sponors WES.

Please Note: Photography and videography will take place at this event, and participants may appear in photos and videos.

Info: Light breakfast and coffee/ tea served for networking reception.

Info: Opening presentation from Dr. Andrew Parkin, followed by panel discussion

Info: Light breakfast and coffee/ tea served for networking reception.