2005 ANNUAL REPORT partnering from the beginning... it is never too early The Learning Partnership is a national not-for-profit organization that partners business, education, government, labour, policy makers and the community to strengthen public education in Canada. TLP accomplishes this by delivering innovative programs, credible research, and policy initiatives while engaging the public in meaningful dialogues.

Since 1993, more than three million students and teachers across Canada have participated in one or more TLP programs.

CHAMPIONS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ACROSS CANADA A Message From The Chair Peter T. McInenly, Q.C.

“Vision without action is merely a dream. what the future may hold for them; that championing Action without vision merely passes the time. public education must be about transforming values Vision with action can change the world.” into actions, visions into realities, separateness into Joel Arthur Barker solidarity and risks into rewards. TLP also knows that shared learning will always bring about the best results and enable many others to succeed. At the outset, The Learning Partnership (TLP) was organized to address student and community needs Working closely with our primary partners, Canada’s in public education, almost exclusively, in the Greater educators, TLP has sought to take full advantage of Toronto Area. Recognizing that those same concerns what it has learned, and to develop and implement are also present in most parts of Canada, TLP has additional new programs in other parts of Canada always had an interest to respond by extending some such as Welcome to KindergartenTM and Canada’s TM of its key initiatives, like Take Our Kids to WorkTM, Outstanding Principals , and to increase coverage in into other communities on a case by case basis. others such as Entrepreneurial Adventure (now active in four cities in , Alberta and Nova Scotia), But it has only been in the past three or four years Change Your Future and I3 – Investigate! Invent! that TLP has actually been able to develop and to Innovate (now active in Alberta and Ontario). put in place specific strategies to enable it to “go national” and establish a presence on a more Each program offers unique opportunities for our consistent basis. During this time, Veronica Lacey and children and teachers to grow and develop to their her team of experts have worked tirelessly to identify full potential; confident in the knowledge that there opportunities, engage supporters and solicit are parents, teachers, business people, labour resources. And I am pleased to report that TLP now groups, political leaders and many others standing has staff members resident in seven provinces to together in Canada’s public education system, to support a wide range of TLP inspired initiatives in ensure that their efforts are supported and programming, policy and research. recognized.

TLP Progress Reports on the Quality of Public TLP acknowledges and applauds all of these people, Education in Canada are now routinely made who we are proud to have as our “partners”, and available throughout the country. Roundtables on without whom our system of public education could subjects such as governance and children at risk have not exist. It is their commitment and support that sparked considerable regional and national interest has become the cornerstone to our national strategy at all levels and have served to promote serious and to our reputation as a true champion of public public dialogue. education in Canada.

In doing so, TLP has operated entirely on the basis that initiatives in education, wherever they are started and the lessons learned through their launch, could be applied to new initiatives elsewhere. TLP believes that children are our most precious resource; that getting a Peter T. McInenly, Q.C. proper start with children and parents often dictates Chair, Board of Directors

THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP – 2005 ANNUAL REPORT 1 A Message From The President Veronica Lacey

As the champions for public education, we at The benefit their community. Groundwork done in 2005 Learning Partnership want to ensure that every will see Entrepreneurial Adventure programs in student strives for their own personal excellence and Calgary and Ottawa more than double in size and is ready for the opportunities that await them. will see the start of a pilot program in Halifax.

2005 was a testimonial that we are achieving this I3- Investigate! Invent! Innovate! which combines goal. Working with you our partners – from science, math and technology with entrepreneurship, educators to corporations, labour to communities now serves students in Alberta. and families to governments, The Learning Partnership achieved new heights. We expanded Canada’s Outstanding Principals, into its second year, across Canada. We increased the number of is moving towards the establishment of a virtual programs now being offered from coast to coast – national academy that will bring the best together to and we also now have staff located in those share ideas, provide support and work to ensure communities where our programs are taking place. quality education for students across Canada. Response among the honourees has been For the past 12 years, we have been developing overwhelmingly positive. innovative programs, delivering quality research initiatives and engaging Canadians in public policy Our policy and research work has spurred an discussions which will ultimately strengthen our important national discussion about kids at risk. public education system. Following up on earlier efforts, the National Roundtable on Students at Risk held in January 2005 One of our newest programs Welcome to has resulted in a dialogue among more than 150 Kindergarten, for instance, has taken off, expanding people from education, social services, health, into Alberta, British Columbia and New Brunswick. In justice, business, labour and the community at large 2004, as a pilot initiative, 1,200 children and their to identify strategies to help youth at risk complete families enrolled in the program. By 2006, it will high school. reach 12,000 participants and we are expecting that number to increase to 20,000. We’re also working There is tremendous potential for partnerships and with francophone and aboriginal communities to for making Canadian public education what every provide even wider access. The program’s quick child deserves: the best in the world. acceptance and success comes because it hits the mark in responding to the very significant need to Our public education system is one of the great start support for children and parents in early literacy legacies of this country. We must honour it and before starting school. continue our investment in it. In 2005, we did just that. We thank you for your partnerships and for Two of our more established programs your belief in The Learning Partnership. Entrepreneurial Adventure (EA) and I3 – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! have also seen significant expansion. Launched in Toronto 10 years ago, EA encourages students from Kindergarten to those in Veronica Lacey secondary school to create business ventures that President and Chief Executive Officer

2 CHAMPIONS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ACROSS CANADA FUNDING

Through its many development activities, The Learning Partnership realized more than $3.7 million in cash and donations in kind in 2005. The total revenue includes $2,692,735 of project funding and $1,026,826 in contributions to the operating fund.

Project Funding Sources Operating Funding Sources $2,692,735 $1,026,826

Total Funding Sources

Copies of the audited financial statements may be obtained on request through The Learning Partnership at (416) 481-0799.

THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP – 2005 ANNUAL REPORT 3 POLICY AND RESEARCH 11,000 parents, educators, business and political leaders TLP’s Policy and Research Department was established to strengthen the organization’s role as the national voice for public education in the areas of educational research and policy development and to enhance the awareness of Canadians regarding public education issues.

Policy and Research Advisory Council Designed to translate the success of the partnership concept to policies that can help improve public education on a national scale, the council’s members include parents, academia, business, labour and education representatives. The council is a non- Delegates at the National Round Table at Students at Risk partisan forum through which members voice their goals and policy recommendations and provide “Demographic changes taking place in Canada today advice on the major issues that drive the education will have vast implications for our education systems; debate. therefore, warrant broad national discussion. The Learning Partnership’s new study and public National Roundtable on Students at Risk engagement process will make a significant With the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, contribution to that vital dialogue.” The Learning Partnership organized a National Roundtable on Students at Risk for senior policy decision-makers from across the country. The one- day event and culminating dinner in January 2005 has spawned a national dialogue. More than 150 leaders are now involved in identifying strategies to move from good practices to good policies for helping youth at risk complete high school. The work is continuing into 2006.

The effort began with a series of Progress Reports on the Quality of Public Education in Canada focussing on the topics, “Measuring Success” (2003) and “Students at Risk” (2004). Each was distributed to more than 10,000 parents, education, business and Discussion at the National Round Table at Students at Risk political leaders throughout the country. The reports discuss issues concerning measuring success in the public education system and strategies employed with “at-risk” youth in the Canadian school system.

4 CHAMPIONS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ACROSS CANADA PROGRAMS 740,000 students Youth & Career Development 1.5 million parents

Take Our Kids to Work™ The signature program of TLP – it connects young people with the world of work. The goal of the program is to give as many Grade 9 students as possible the opportunity to explore career options in a meaningful, educational and safe way. National Take Our Kids to Work day is the first Wednesday in November each year. On that day, Grade 9 students job shadow with a parent or guardian in a wide variety of workplaces – from family-run businesses to large corporations. In 2005, with more than 400,000 participants the program emphasized the essential skills needed to be part of the workforce. Since its inception in 1994, more than Take our Kids to Work 1.5 million students have participated in the program. “Take Our Kids to Work is great for the kids to get an understanding of the workplace and to start Entrepreneurial Adventure gathering ideas as to the kinds of future careers This program enables elementary and secondary open to them.” Parent, Halifax school students to design, launch and operate entrepreneurial class ventures in collaboration with “I could see the wonderful learning opportunities in business partners and others. The program targets this venture. They had planned the whole event, students from Grades K to 12, tapping into their worked hard to see it to fruition and then donated youthful spirit of adventure. Entrepreneurial the money to charity! That, I think, is an invaluable Adventure is a highly flexible, cross-curricular lesson.” Parent, Calgary opportunity for students to learn required curriculum for all subjects. They learn to work collaboratively with other students guided by their teacher and a volunteer business partner. Students develop creative thinking skills as they plan and launch a venture as well as practice communication skills as they prepare for a public showcase.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, EA expanded in 2005 to communities beyond the Greater Toronto Area. Pilot programs were launched successfully in Ottawa and Calgary. Halifax will host a pilot program in 2006.

Students displayed their efforts for the public, at Entrepreneurial Adventure showcase events in June. The very best of the best were recognized through The BMO Financial Group National Student Innovation Awards.

THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP – 2005 ANNUAL REPORT 5 PROGRAMS

Youth & Career Development

Change Your Future An innovative, school-based education program designed to increase the odds of success in school for students at risk of leaving high school early. It provides students with diverse backgrounds in Grades 7 to 11, with the necessary support to stay in school and plan their futures. Change Your Future is designed to work hand-in-hand with existing school programs in order to enhance the academic, personal and social skills of at-risk youth. Students participate in a variety of activities including job shadowing, a mentoring program (in association with the , Faculty of Medicine), Change Your Future an awards celebration, leadership camp, The Duke of Edinburgh Awards Program, an all-student contest “My student was missing too many classes, not based on activities of the Chris Bosh Foundation, and participating when there, and was headed for a job readiness workshops. failing grade. He has since turned completely around – this is terrific.” Teacher By request, CYF expanded in 2005 to serve more than 400 students and 20 schools in the Greater "Access to the website made our job of finding Toronto Area. WOW speakers much easier than in the past. Thanks again.” Teacher, Dufferin Peel CDSB WOW! Words on Work All Ontario Learns WOW! Words on Work is an interactive, on-line Based on approximately two years of discussion and career resource for teachers and students that planning with its college and university partners, The includes a Speaker’s Bureau of 1,500 professionals, Learning Partnership lead a consortium of school virtual career day, participant guide, audio webcasts, boards, colleges and universities in the GTA to national webcasts, an e-newsletter, and a community support the Ontario government’s education agenda, of practice for teachers. WOW! provides students “Learning to 18 Strategy” through two pilot projects from Grades 4 to 12 with up-to-date information and a symposium on best practices in retention and about specific career paths and opportunities by transition. The goal of All Ontario Learns was to having women speakers visit the class in person or increase the number of students who are successful through a webcast. It broadens students’ career in making the transition from secondary school to interests by introducing them to a greater range of college. career options, particularly in non-traditional fields.

The WOW! website counts 200 site visits a day.

6 CHAMPIONS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ACROSS CANADA PROGRAMS 17,000 teachers 68 school boards

Passport to Prosperity A program with the Ontario Ministry of Education to develop strategies and resources to support school to work initiatives for high school students. Employers are invited to provide career talks, workplace tours, job shadowing, work experience, mentoring, co-op education and apprenticeships. Students learn about workplace and career choices, develop good employability and citizenship skills, learn about managing resources and information, and discover ways to solve problems.

Passport to Prosperity provides experiential learning opportunities for students that are directly Passport to Prosperity linked with the Ontario curriculum. It also provides opportunities for workplaces to experience the "Co-op has really given me the chance to step out of curiosity and enthusiasm of youth while supporting my comfort zone and grow as a person in a short and enriching Ministry of Education expectations for amount of time. I have to be so much more experiential learning. responsible and organized." Co-op Student, Toronto

In 2005, the Passport to Prosperity program “The student is currently excelling at this work developed exciting new teacher and student placement. She is enthusiastic and eager to be resources to support the delivery of two new working in this area.... Her employer is delighted Guidance courses, Discovering the Workplace with her progress and the level of service that has (GLD20) for Grade 10 students and Navigating the been received. The alliance with the Learning Workplace (GLN40) for Grade 12 students. These Partnership has been a valuable experience. The free resources can be easily accessed from student is experiencing great success in this www.class2careers.com website and will help placement and certainly continues to develop teachers deliver curriculum expectations in most employment skills for her future." Co-op Teacher, Toronto Careers courses, as well as other courses which incorporate Essential Skills, such as Communication, Getting Along with Others, Writing, Numeracy and Computer Use.

To date, 267,000 students from 267 participating schools across the GTA have had access to the program. More than 1,650 participating employers offered 5,400 opportunities.

Passport to Prosperity

THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP – 2005 ANNUAL REPORT 7 PROGRAMS

Literacy and Youth

Turning Points Turning Points is a program which culminates an essay contest that provides a unique opportunity for students in Grades 7 to 12 to look within themselves and their own experiences. The students write about what is truly important to them – using a ‘turning point’ in their lives as subject matter. Essays are submitted for a formal process of evaluation, recognition and publication. Students have an opportunity to be rewarded for developing their writing skills and have their achievements recognized by the greater community. The program also allows students and teachers the opportunity to interact Turning Points with Canadian authors.

“I began to think about how I am going to change In 2005 more than 5,200 students at 39 schools my life, because I have been stereotyping it by submitted compelling works. following others’ values but not mine.” Student

“I had a pleasure of acting as a judge for the Turning Creative Arts Learning Partnership Points Essay Contest. I felt extremely privileged to The Creative Arts Learning Partnership provides read about students’ personal experiences, thoughts an excellent opportunity for teachers of Grades 3 to and values and to feel the passion with which they 8 to build experience and confidence in the Arts wrote. Clearly, today’s youth are a deeply insightful through behind-the-scenes Saturday workshops and and reflective group, with important issues on their attendance at visual or performing arts events. Through three sessions with a participating Canadian minds.” Judge arts organization, such as a theatre, dance or art centre, teachers consider the Ontario Arts Curriculum expectations and acquire a basis for delivering those expectations through the energy and authenticity of first-hand experience. The initiative helps teachers gain an understanding of the importance of the Arts in improving student success. A culminating event brings together all participating teachers to share learning and build on their repertoire of strategies to use in the classroom.

In 2005, teachers from five participating school boards took part in programs offered by nine partners.

8 CHAMPIONS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ACROSS CANADA PROGRAMS 1,800 schools 1,800 volunteers 84,000 workplaces Welcome to KindergartenTM An early years learning program initiative to support three- and four-year-old children before they start school. The goal of Welcome to Kindergarten is to provide pre-school children and their families with the resources and experiences to begin formal education with a foundation in early learning which has been nurtured in the home.

Following its launch in 2004, the program expanded very quickly into Alberta and British Columbia in 2005. As a pilot program, 1,200 children and parents participated. By 2006, it will reach 12,000 participants. Welcome to Kindergarten

Children and their parents/caregivers attend a “Welcome to Kindergarten is a wonderful program kindergarten orientation at their neighbourhood that provides the opportunity to recognize and school, meet the teachers and receive the early utilize the importance of early intervention in a learning resources as part of the Welcome to child’s life and involves the magic triad: student, Kindergarten bag. Teachers and community early parent, and teacher.” Director of Education years educators model activities that the families can do with the resources before the start of school and “The resource tools found in the Welcome Bag have beyond. given our families the opportunity to better prepare their children for a welcoming and successful start to In 2005, TLP was awarded a multi-year Ontario school and the education process. Because of The Trillium Foundation grant to build models of Learning Partnership’s Welcome to Kindergarten community partnership in support of the Welcome program our first-time students and their families are to Kindergarten program. This grant will also provide coming to school better prepared.” the funding for a comprehensive evaluation of Principal, Toronto District School Board program impact on pre-school children and their families.

Welcome to Kindergarten

THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP – 2005 ANNUAL REPORT 9 PROGRAMS

Science, Mathematics and Technology

I3 – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! An integrated science and technology program for elementary school students in Grades 7 and 8. The goal of the program is to instill a passion for learning about science, math and technology in all students and to foster the entrepreneurial spirit from within. Students identify a problem in their own life and invent or innovate a product or process based on the scientific and technological principles they have learned in class to solve the problem. Through I3, students see the link between education and the world around them and build an invention to solve a problem or address an opportunity, then showcase I3 – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! their inventions to the public at the annual Invention Convention. “The Learning Partnership opened my mind to many aspects of education that I never knew about and In 2005, more than 1,200 students from 15 schools gave me the encouragement to keep thinking and six school boards were young inventors. The outside the box – whenever I face a challenge – program also expanded into Alberta. because there is never one way to look at things.” Victor Mayboroda, 2005 participant, I3 – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! Round Table on Technology Round Table on Technology is a think tank that brings together business leaders and educators in a forum for sharing resources and expertise. RTT is focused on transforming learning and public education through the innovative and effective use of technology. To that end, RTT members help define, shape and support projects that arise as a result of our members’ input and efforts. 2005 members include this past year:

12 provincial and federal government agencies 28 public education institutions representing K-12, colleges and universities 32 corporate sector members I3 – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! 5 associations, NGOs and labour groups

This past year, The Learning Partnership hosted panel discussions at Seneca College and The Centennial HP Sciences and Technology Centre, which provided an opportunity for the members to come together to discuss issues and solutions.

10 CHAMPIONS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ACROSS CANADA PROGRAMS

National Technology Innovation Awards The National Technology Innovation Awards recognize the achievements of educators at publicly funded schools, colleges and universities across Canada whose innovative approach has been instrumental in building modern learning environments for students. The Awards focus on projects that address a variety of areas including professional development, knowledge transfer, organizational learning, the needs of special education students, and blended learning environments.

In its third year, the National Technology Innovation 2005 National Technology Innovation Awards event Awards program grew in popularity with 10 winners from across Canada being selected from over 65 In the words of one corporate representative: nominations. “I think it’s probably the only place I have ever been where you have all of these people who all have one goal – better public education, and every time we go Teacher eLearning there we learn so much.” A research demonstration project to enhance the research report, confidence and classroom teaching skills of Grades “Member Perspectives on the Round Table on Technology” 6, 7 and 8 math and science and technology teachers. This blended eLearning process includes "When I was asked to judge the National Technology face-to-face and online learning, bringing together Innovation Awards I was sure that it would be a teachers from different grades, schools and school wonderful opportunity to experience some of the boards to participate in an online community of most forward thinking ideas in Canadian education. practitioners. Teachers collaborate to: design inquiry- based classroom learning experiences; try out these Nothing could have prepared me for the scope and new approaches in the classroom; capture what depth of the winning submissions. Each of the works and what could be improved; and then share projects is a beacon that we can all use to guide us those experiences with their colleagues. toward an exciting future where technology is a seamless and transparent enhancement to our More than 5,000 students and 158 teachers from learning environments." Judge, Nova Scotia three school boards participated in this program in 2005.

THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP – 2005 ANNUAL REPORT 11 PROGRAMS

Science, Mathematics and Technology

ICT Leadership Institute In an effort to support our educational leaders, The Learning Partnership’s Round Table on Technology (RTT) is developing a three-day Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Leadership Institute. Planning began in 2005 for the first ICT Leadership Institute, scheduled to take place in 2006.

This Institute will focus on developing system leaders to apply the tools and innovations of Information Communication Technology in Ontario schools. Leaders will participate in a three-part induction Tribute Dinner program with a complementary online community and resources.

Participants will include school administrators who show promise in leading innovation and change. Together they will form the nucleus of a group which will shape new educational technologies and practices in Ontario schools.

National Technology Innovation Awards

I3 – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! Entrepreneurial Adventure

12 CHAMPIONS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ACROSS CANADA PROGRAMS

Leadership and Management Capacity in Educational Institutions

Canada’s Outstanding PrincipalsTM Canada’s Outstanding Principals program was developed in the fall of 2004, as a new partnership endeavour between The Learning Partnership and the Canadian Association of Principals and its members organizations, in collaboration with the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. In 2005, 28 exceptional leaders from across the country were selected as Canada’s Outstanding Principals.

In addition to recognizing the unique and crucial contributions of principals in publicly funded schools, the winning principals are invited to a four-day Canada’s Outstanding Principals 2005 Executive Leadership Training Program at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of “As I started to accept the significance of this award, Management and Canada’s Outstanding Principals I realized that, through my learning experiences, I Awards Dinner Celebration. As well, winners are would gain new skills and knowledge that would recognized in the National Academy of Principals allow me to use my voice to impact the future of through an online forum. education in my own school, community and province. It allowed me to make the connections between theory and practice, heart and mind. Public “More than ever, it is important that we continue to education is not just the basic survival skills; it is recognize the efforts of our educational leaders. about creating the synergy between knowledge, Canada’s Outstanding Principals is a unique program people and resources so that students survive, thrive that recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments and profoundly impact the future of the world.” made by school principals who provide leadership, Susan Murray, Principal, St. John’s, Newfoundland guidance and an education to millions of Canada’s students.” Veronica Lacey, TLP’s President and CEO

Canada’s Outstanding Principals 2005

THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP – 2005 ANNUAL REPORT 13 LEADERS IN LEARNING

Launched in the fall of 2005, Leaders in Learning is an annual giving program for organizations and individuals who care about the work of The Learning Partnership and want our programs to reach as many children in as many schools in schools across Canada.

Partners in Learning Ontario Principals' Council Yelena Anikina $10,000+ Ottawa-Carleton District School Sharon Bate Board Tulla Bateman-Parkin Corporate Peel District School Board Renee Beneteau Bell Canada Ryerson University Lorraine Chambers BMO Financial Group Seneca College of Applied Arts Gordon Cressy Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and Technology Anonymous Canadian Tire Corporation Simcoe County District School Anonymous Celestica Inc. Board Rita De Laurentis Manulife Financial Corporation Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District Elizabeth Dowdeswell McCarthy Tétrault School Board Fred Facca Miller Dallas Inc. Toronto Catholic District School Anonymous Ontario Power Generation Board Anonymous PricewaterhouseCoopers Toronto District School Board George James Purolator Courier Ltd. University of Toronto Garry Jeffrey RBC Foundation York Catholic District School Board Ellen Kachuck Rosenbluth Scotiabank Group York Region District School Board Kodak Canada Inc. TD Bank Financial Group York University Anonymous Toronto Hydro Susan LaRosa Xerox Canada Limited Government P. James Levins Human Resources & Skills Heather MacNeil Education Development Canada Wayne McCallum Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic Paul McGuire District School Board Champions in Learning Mundy McLaughlin Calgary Board of Education $1,000 - $9,999 Jamie O'Reilly Catholic Principals' Council of Tony Comper Anonymous Ontario Purdy Crawford Anonymous Dufferin-Peel Catholic District George Fleischmann Luisa Pizarro School Board Kirby C. Gavelin Anonymous Durham College Sol Kasimer Greta Raymond Durham District School Board Veronica Lacey The Reichl Group The City College George Brown Claude Lamoureux Connie I. Roveto Halton Catholic District School Madison Properties Dr. Bernard Shapiro Board Margaret N. McCain Anonymous Halton District School Board Peter T. McInenly, Q.C. Lesley and David Slan Hamilton-Wentworth District Procter & Gamble Inc. Valerie Sterling School Board Sue Rowan Gretchen Thomas Humber Institute of Technology & Larry Trimble Advanced Learning Friends in Learning Andrea Waines London District Catholic School $25 - $999 Ghislaine Wheaton Board Lisa Alsop Sanders Wilson Anonymous

14 CHAMPIONS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ACROSS CANADA PROGRAM SUPPORT

All Ontario Learns Ontario Ministry of Education

Canada's Outstanding Principals Borden Ladner Gervais British Columbia Ministry of Education CIBC Deloitte LLP Nova Scotia Department of Education Ontario Ministry of Education Petro Canada Prince Edward Island Department 2005 Tribute Dinner (l to r): of Education Giles Counsell, Rhona Levine Ruben, The Honourable Marilyn Trenholme Counsell, Symcor Jim Balsillie, Chairman and Co-CEO, RIM, The Honourable Margaret N. McCain, O.C., The Honourable Myra A. Freeman, O.N.S., Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Larry Freeman Gift-in-Kind: Delta Hotels Ltd. Multi-Health Systems Inc. Entrepreneurial Adventure National Technology Stock Transportation BMO Financial Group Innovation Awards CANARIE Inc. Change Your Future Gift-in-Kind: Human Resources & Skills Ontario Ministry of Education Brookfield Properties Corporation Development Canada RBC Foundation Stock Transportation Industry Canada Durham District School Board Halton District School Board I3 Investigate! Invent! Gift-in-Kind Peel District School Board Innovate! Adobe Systems Canada Inc. Toronto Catholic District School Imperial Oil Foundation Humber College Institute of Board Technology & Advanced Toronto District School Board Gift-in-Kind: Learning York Catholic District School Brookfield Properties Corporation Impatica Inc. Board Manulife Financial MDG Computers Inc. York Region District School Board Oxford Properties Group Stock Transportation Passport to Prosperity Gift-in-Kind: Ontario Ministry of Education Stock Transportation

THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP – 2005 ANNUAL REPORT 15 PROGRAM SUPPORTERS continued

Policy & Research The Ontario Trillium Foundation Canadian Council on Learning TD Bank Financial Group C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation Toronto Community Foundation The Margaret and Wallace (Schachter Family Fund) McCain Family Foundation Power Corporation of Canada Gift-in-Kind: TD Bank Financial Group Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board Take Our Kids to Work Elementary Teachers’ Federation Alberta Education of Ontario British Columbia Ministry of Hastings Prince Edward District Education School Board Government of New Brunswick Hincks-Dellcrest Centre Students going to the Showcase Government of the Northwest Jane/Finch Community and Family Territories Centre Human Resources & Skills Peel District School Board Development Canada Scholastic Canada Manitoba Department of Toronto District School Board Education, Citizenship & Youth Toronto Public Library Nova Scotia Department of Vancouver District School Board Education York West Ontario Early Years Ontario Ministry of Education Centre Learning Scotiabank Group WOW! Words on Work St. George's Society of Toronto Women's Speakers Bureau Xerox Canada Limited Manulife Financial Corporation

Gift-in-Kind: Round Table on Technology TBWA Toronto Apple Canada Inc. Xerox Canada Limited Halton District School Board Intel Corporation Invention Convention Teacher e-Learning Ontario Principals' Council Human Resources & Skills Peel District School Board Development Canada Simcoe County District School RBC Foundation Board Toronto Catholic District School Turning Points Board Anonymous Toronto District School Board York Catholic District School Welcome to Kindergarten Board 2010 Legacies Now Society/ York Region District School Board LiteracyNow British Columbia Ministry of Education

16 CHAMPIONS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ACROSS CANADA TRIBUTE DINNER 1,200 guests $496,150 raised

In another dynamic show of support, 1,200 people turned out to the seventh annual Tribute Dinner May 5, 2005. Gathered at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, leaders in education, government, business and the community joined in a celebration of public education.

We honoured three leaders that night for their outstanding dedication, generosity and commitment to making Canada’s public education system among the best in the world. Honours went to: the Honourable Henry N.R. Jackman, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario; Dr. Claude Lajeunesse, President, Ryerson University; and to the late the Pictured at the 2005 Tribute Dinner (l to r): Honourable Dr. Lois E. Hole, former Lieutenant Elyse Allen, President, GE Canada, Tribute Dinner Master of Ceremonies; Claude Lajeunesse, President, Ryerson University, Governor of Alberta. Tribute Dinner Honouree; The Honourable Henry N.R. Jackman, Tribute Dinner Honouree; The Honourable Claudette Tardif, We were grateful for the support of our Master of Senator, Tribute Dinner Honouree; James Balsillie, Chairman and Ceremonies for the evening Elyse Allan, President Co-CEO, Research in Motion Tribute Dinner Keynote Speaker. and CEO, GE Canada. It was our privilege to hear James Balsillie, chairman and Co-CEO, Research in Motion (RIM) deliver a poignant keynote address.

Taking advantage of the many talents developed in our schools, the evening included performances by students from Darcel Senior Public School and Sir Collegiate Institute.

2005 Tribute Dinner Showcase

THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP – 2005 ANNUAL REPORT 17 TRIBUTE DINNER SPONSORS

Platinum Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti Ricoh Canada Inc. BMO Financial Group LLP Rogers Group of Companies CIBC Four Halls Inc. Ryerson University Dominion of Canada General FRI Corporation S. Chawla & Associates Insurance Company G. Raymond Chang School of Satin Finish Hardwood Flooring RBC Financial Group Continuing Education, Ryerson (Ont.) Ltd. Scotiabank Group University Seneca College of Applied Arts TD Bank Financial Group Goodman and Carr LLP and Technology Halton District School Board SFA Productions Gold Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. Stelco Inc. Bell Canada Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Toronto Catholic District School IBM Canada Ltd. Storie Board Foundation Human Resources & Skills Toronto District School Board Microsoft Canada Co. Development Canada TV Ontario Sun Life Financial Humber Institute of Technology & University of Toronto Syncrude Canada Limited Advanced Learning Xerox Canada Limited The Home Depot Canada Imperial Oil Limited York Catholic District School Toronto Hydro Keel Cottrelle LLP Board Legal Aid Ontario York Region District School Board Silver Manulife Financial Corporation York University Apple Canada Inc. The Margaret and Wallace Cushman & Wakefield LePage McCain Family Foundation Donors Deloitte LLP McMaster University BackCheck GE Canada Inc. Meloche Monnex Financial Brock University Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP Services Inc. Canadian Bankers Association Petro Canada Mercer Human Resource Canadian Labour and Business Consulting Centre Tables Miller Dallas Inc. Elementary Teachers' Federation AGF Management Ltd. Ministry of Economic of Ontario Aird & Berlis LLP Development and Trade Emerson Electric Canada Ltd. AOL Canada Inc. Ministry of Education Ontario ESI Canada Bennett Jones LLP Ministry of Training, Colleges and Green Shield Canada BMO InvestorLine Universities IBI Group Borden Ladner Gervais LLP National Post Newspaper Industry Canada Bruce Power Ontario College of Teachers J.J. Barnicke Limited C.A. Delaney Capital Ontario Institute for Studies in JKR Communications Management Ltd. Education Laidlaw Education Services Canada Post Corporation Ontario Power Generation Marnie Walker & Associates Canadian Auto Workers Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan McMillan Binch LLP Union/TCA Canada Board Eric P. Newell Canadian Council on Learning The Ontario Trillium Foundation Ontario Principals' Council The Change Alliance Peel District School Board Ontario Public School Boards' Cirenity Management PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Association Council of Ministers of Education, Purolator Courier Ltd. Progistix Canada Research in Motion Limited RLR & Associates

18 CHAMPIONS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ACROSS CANADA VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF

Board of Directors Corporate Advisory Board

Chair Jim Grieve Chair Peter T. McInenly, Q.C. Director of Education Tony Comper Barrister and Solicitor Peel District School Board President & CEO BMO Financial Group Diane C. Blair Veronica Lacey Senior Manager, President & CEO Angus Bruneau META Learning The Learning Partnership Chairman BMO Financial Group Institute for Fortis Inc. Learning Susan LaRosa Director of Education Richard Currie Marilynn Booth York Catholic District School Former Chairman of the Board Dean Board BCE Inc. Continuing Education Ryerson University P. James Levins Dominic D’Alessandro Community Leader President & CEO Gerry Connelly Manulife Financial Director of Education Alan MacGibbon The Toronto District Managing Partner & Pierre Marc Johnson School Board Chief Executive Senior Counsel Deloitte Heenan Blaikie Heather E. Connelly Partner & Managing Director Greg McCamus Claude Lamoureux Kinley and Connelly Community Leader President & CEO Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Tom Donovan Douglas Mitchell Community Leader National Co-Chairman The Honourable Margaret N. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP McCain Elizabeth Dowdeswell Researcher and (on Leave) Connie Roveto Former Lt. Governor of President President New Brunswick Nuclear Waste Management Cirenity Management Organization Gerald T. McCaughey Andrea Waines President & CEO Kirby C. Gavelin Partner CIBC Managing Director Heidrick & Struggles Equity Capital Markets Canada Inc. RBC Capital Markets Inc. Stephen Wetmore Gerri Gershon Group President President National Market Canadian School Boards Bell Canada Association

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Corporate Advisory Board Staff continued Veronica Lacey Jessica Lambert Eric Newell President and CEO Michelle MacPhail Former Chairman & Aleksandra Maric Chief Executive Officer Lisa Alsop Mervyn Matier Syncrude Canada Limited Norma Alvarado Paul McGuire Melanie Andrews Pat McLaughlin James Nininger Marni Angus Melissa McNicolls Corporate Director Yelena Anikina Yvonne Millman Christine Bascombe Basmati Persaud Greta Raymond Tulla Bateman-Parkin Luisa Pizarro Vice President Renee Beneteau Cathy Phillips Human Resources and Maria Luisa Casco Jon Powell Environment Lorraine Chambers Rebecca Price Health and Safety Donna Cripps Karen Rallis Petro Canada Gordon Cumming Janie Reed Jacynthe Dallaire Madelyn Reynolds Arthur Scace Deb Forsyth-Petrov Sue Rowan Director Nilton Gaspar Joyce Scott The Henry White Kinnear Paul Gill Patricia Shields Foundation Margaret Grisdale Valerie Sterling Richard Haldane Shelagh Taber Walsh Bernard Shapiro Petra Hall Gretchen Thomas Principal and George James Denis Villeneuve Vice-Chancellor Emeritus Garry Jeffrey Ghislaine Wheaton Faculty of Education Ellen Kachuck-Rosenbluth McGill University Sol Kasimer Ian Kennedy Carol Stephenson Claire Kerr Dean – Richard Ivey School of Clay Lafleur Business Susan Langley The University of Western Ontario

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