Annual Report July 2014-June 2015

A strong public education system is the foundation of ’s future!

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Table of Contents

Message from the President and Chair...... 4 About The Learning Partnership...... 5 Governance...... 6 2014-15 Results Highlights...... 7 Programs for Students...... 8 Programs for Educators...... 10 2014-15 Highlights at a Glance...... 12 On the Global Stage!...... 15 Collaborations...... 16 Policy and Knowledge Mobilization...... 18 Celebration Events...... 20 Financial Summary...... 22 Our Supporters...... 24

Student Programs Entrepreneurial Adventure Turning Points I3 – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! Welcome to ™ Take Our Kids to Work™

National Awards & Education Leadership Canada’s Outstanding Principals™

Annual Report 015.indd 3 26/10/2015 4:29:50 PM Akela Peoples, Kenneth J. Fredeen President & CEO, Board Chair, The Learning Partnership The Learning Partnership General Counsel, Deloitte LLP

Message from the President and Chair

Publicly funded education is the cornerstone of a well-functioning society and is critical to our economic wellbeing. It is about our children and their future place in Canada and beyond. This matters to all of us. The Learning Partnership provides a collaborative forum for business to support our public education system in ethical and responsible ways from coast to coast to coast. The Learning Partnership continues to grow and evolve. We believe that our impact has been great and for the first time, The Learning Partnership entered the international stage. We know that teachers are at the heart of our schools, and that the connectivity of our teachers to their global counterparts is extremely important. The Learning Partnership was asked by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, to co-host along with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a prestigious global conference focused on teaching: the International Summit on the Teaching Profession. For the first time this Summit was held in Canada and thanks to the businesses who supported the Summit, The Learning Partnership played a critical role in bringing teachers together. It was an honour and a privilege and we thank all of those who gave us this opportunity, including the Canadian Teachers’ Federation and teachers’ unions from across Canada. The Summit was a great example of collaboration. All that we do at The Learning Partnership is filtered through our strategic lens which has four pillars: Teaching for 21st century skills Embracing a global view Responding to the changing labour market needs Developing leadership skills for educators You will see each of these reflected in this year’s Annual Report. Each is critical for Canadian students to succeed in school and eventually in the future workforce. With a focus on strengthening our organizational capacity, we introduced KPI’s into all our departments this year for the first time. Team leaders have been keen and eager to quantify successes and, year after year, this will enable us to better assess our strengths and identify opportunities for enhancement. To remain competitive as a country, it is critical that our publicly funded education system stays current and ahead of the curve as other countries are working hard to surpass us. They know how strong our system is but we cannot become complacent. If we want our students to succeed in a globally competitive work force and in increasingly complex communities, we must always strive for excellence in enhancing and strengthening our system. No one can do it alone – we believe collaboration between stakeholders is essential; and every day at The Learning Partnership we evidence that collaborations between business, government and education are the key to this success. We need to work together. Our future depends on it. We thank you for your continued support. We hope you enjoy reading this annual report. We welcome your feedback, thoughts and comments.

Akela Peoples Kenneth J. Fredeen

Annual Report 015.indd 4 26/10/2015 4:29:50 PM About The Learning Partnership The Learning Partnership is a national charity dedicated to building stakeholder partnerships to support, promote and advance publicly funded . We do this through five key deliverables - innovative student programs, executive leadership for educators, knowledge mobilization and policy, tribute celebrations of excellence and ongoing collaborations across Canada. Since 1993, more than 6.1 million students have participated in The Learning Partnership’s programs. For more information on The Learning Partnership, visit thelearningpartnership.ca.

The Learning Partnership Model

Building Partnerships • Connecting business and education • Partnership Summit, Business Education Task Forces, CEO Events Supporting Curriculum • Programs address curriculum gaps • Building relationships with educators • Supporting teachers in curriculum Strengthening Leadership delivery • Executive Leadership Training for school principals, middle/senior management • Custom designed partnerships with leading business schools • Incorporates business leaders’ perspectives Addressing Relevance & Driving Thought Leadership Raising Awareness of • Informs, guides our programming content Public Education and focus • Canadian and international research and • Canada’s Outstanding Principals its relevance to our work • Tribute events – Hall of Fame • Mobilizing knowledge across sectors • Canada’s Outstanding Employers

From our Strategic Plan 2014-2017: st st Teaching for 21 Century Skills for the 21 Century Workplace • Strengthening world-class STEM and literacy skills st The Learning Partnership’s 21 Century • Entrepreneurship and innovation with a global view Skills • Future-focused teaching pedagogy and tools

FOUR-POINT Embracing a Global Perspective in Education Embracing a • Building relationships with local and global players STRATEGIC FOCUS Global View • Great to excellent focus in education ensuring relevance • Career education that integrates global relevance

Enhancing excellence Enabling Successful School-to-Work Transitions in public education to Responding to a • Innovative career education tools for students prepare youth in Canada Changing Labour • Advocating for relevant labour market information st Market for the 21 Century world • Promoting multiple paths to success

Integrating Business Skills in Education Leadership Developing • Incorporating global perspectives in education Leadership • Building synergies between education and business • Embracing 21st century complexities in education

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair, Kenneth J. Fredeen Angela Gauthier Donna Quan Cornell C.V. Wright General Counsel, Deloitte LLP Director of Education, Catholic Director of Education, Partner, Torys LLP Helen Burstyn District School Board Toronto District School Board Audit and Finance Committee Principal, Public Projects and Akela Peoples Jordan Tinney Co-Founder, Pecaut Centre for Social President & CEO, Superintendent/CEO, Chair, Martha Tory Enterprise The Learning Partnership Surrey School District Deb Craven Ken Gibson Dennis Cochrane Bill Morneau Martha Tory Steven Wolff Past President & Vice Chancellor Executive Chairman, Morneau Shepell Partner, Ernst & Young Akela Peoples (Interim), St. Thomas Andrea O. Nalyzyty Susan Uchida Deb Craven Vice President, Employee Relations, Vice President, Human Resources, RBC Governance Committee Sr. Vice President & Chief Financial Policy & Governance, CIBC Steven Wolff Chair, Andrea O. Nalyzyty Officer, Purolator Inc. James Politeski Chief Executive Officer, Helen Burstyn President, Samsung Electronics Canada Nova Scotia Pension Services Kenneth J. Fredeen Corporation Akela Peoples

CORPORATE ADVISORY BOARD Rick Waugh, O.C. James Politeski Bill Morneau Lloyd Bryant Chair, Former President & CEO, President, Samsung Electronics Canada Executive Chairman, Morneau Shepell Managing Director, HP Canada Scotiabank Robert Hardt Patrick Nangle Dale R. Ponder Gerald T. McCaughey President & CEO, President & CEO, Purolator Inc. Firm Managing Partner, Former President & CEO, Siemens Canada Limited Glenn Laverty Chief Executive, Osler CIBC (Past Chair, Corporate Carol Stephenson, O.C. President & CEO, Ricoh Canada Carmine Marcello Advisory Board) Former Dean, Ivey Business School, President & CEO, Hydro One Ron Mock University of Western President & CEO, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan COMMITTEES Policy and Knowledge Canada’s Outstanding Gillian Guilmant-Smith 2014 Moncton Tribute James McKenna Mobilization Advisory Principals Advisory Sandra Huggett Luncheon Committee Larry Nelson Council Committee Dr. Sharon Jeroski Eric Pelletier Pippa Rowcliffe Honorees: Gerry Pond Chair, Carol Campbell Marny Beale Ken MacLeod, Roxanne Reeves Joan Andrew Luciana Cardarelli President & CEO, Sistema Nat Richard Judith Andrew Pam Garbutt Denise Cave Bernard Richard, Former Francoise Roy Jane Bertrand John Hamilton Alan Convery Ombudsman Steven Wolff Zahra Bhanji Frank Kelly Margaret DaSilva & Child and Youth Advocate Fiona Blaikie Paul Lacalamita Jackie Farquhar 2015 Toronto Tribute Raf Di Cecco Ian McFarlane Joan Gargardasingh Honorary Chair, The Hon. Dinner Andrew Coates Peggy Sweeney Jane Bennett Marilyn Trenholme Jill Snider Counsell, O.C., O.N.B. Honorees: Paul Favaro Entrepreneurial Usha George Janine Stutt Co-Chair, David Hawkins, The Rt. Hon. Paul Martin, Adventure Fran Hill P.C., C.C., Former Prime Gerri Gershon Advisory Committee Partner and Strategist, XYZ Joan Green Lotje Hives Stratégie-Communications Minister of Canada and Sandy Giles Founder, Martin Aboriginal Chris Knight Chair, Adrian Ransome Co-Chair, Monique John Howard Education Initiative David McCordic Paul Ambrose Imbeault, CEO, General Heather Ma Julia O’Sullivan Wil Carlos Financial Corporation, Ltd. Dr. Michael Fullan, O.C. John Dickie Maryteresa Nocera Author, International Beth Oakes Keynote Speaker, The Allyson Eamer Toni Pucci Authority on Educational Tim Reid Hon. Margaret McCain, Barbara Kool Daniel Reidy Reform and Special Eric Roher C.C., O.N.B. Stan Shapson Natalie Lau Angie Sferlazza Advisor on Education to Idan Shlesinger Christian Matyasfalvi Stephanie Spencer Committee: Governments Francine Umulisa Dawn Arnold Enid Slack John Ormond Co-Chair, James Politeski, Vanessa Grieve Brian Baxter Richard Taylor Sue Pfeffer President, Samsung Janye Delbeek-Eksteinz Ben Champoux Linda White Kamla Rambaran Electronics Canada PEI Carol Chapman Wenda Yenson Welcome to Kindergarten Co-Chair, Andrea Ziegler, Paul Cyr Dennis Cochrane Advisory Committees President, Workopolis Canada’s Outstanding Tara Deglan Gallant Helene Eusanio Principals National BC Claire Gaudin Roxanne Fairweather Emcee, Anne Sado, Selection Committee Karen Alveraz Shirley Jay Johanne Gallant President, Marny Beale Janet Austin Doug MacDougall Jane Harwood George Brown Teresa Blum Sheri Brattson Marilyn MacLean Elki Imbeault Cecilia Reynolds Heather Daly Laura Ann Noye Brad Leblanc Ardith Shirley Debbie Desroches Peter Rukavina Scott Lewis Duncan Sinclair Colleen Dickie Carolyn Simpson Jim Lockyer Mario Tirelli Maureen Dockendorf Michaela Stephan Frank McKenna

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Since more than 6.1 million students have participated in The Learning Partnership’s 1993 programs.

20 years of connecting kids with their futures through Take Our Kids to Work 417,700 40 students and families student program showcase 18,523 engaged through student and celebration events teachers engaged programs nationally

school boards across Canada benefited 240 senior educators and 64 from executive leadership training

hours of executive 232 leadership instruction

Over 40 senior leaders engaged Canadian Business 130 in collaboration CEOs engaged

3,741 students 491 teachers 123 school leaders 1,360 parents surveyed nationally for research on the impact of technology in teaching and learning

research reports involving all provinces and 4 territories in Canada

1,477 Over celebration event attendees impressions from business, government and 70 million generated education sectors

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Annual Report 015.indd 7 26/10/2015 4:29:53 PM Programs for Students Supporting Curriculum I3 – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! Instilling a passion Our student programs address curriculum gaps, build relationships with for Science, Technology, educators and support teachers in curriculum delivery in class. Engineering and Math 2014-15 Highlights

Celebrating 20 years of connecting kids with their futures through Take Our Kids to Work Entrepreneurial Adventure Unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit in Canadian classrooms 399,246 17,208 students and families teachers engaged engaged through student programs

Take Our Kids to Work Connecting students with the world of work 10,568 40 Welcome to Kindergarten student program showcase and app downloads celebration events nationally

Take Our Class to Work Exploring career options in 199 practical and engaging ways Entrepreneurial Adventure business ventures $172,553 donated to charity through Entrepreneurial Adventure 16,431 student businesses Turning Points Turning Points essays Building character and communication through literacy, for the 21st century world 13,302 156 young inventors through business and community I3 – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! partners engaged Program

Welcome to Kindergarten Engaging students, parents and Celebrating 20 Years of Take communities early for a smooth Our Kids to Work transition to school In November 2014, Take Our Kids to Work turned 20! What started out as a Toronto area initiative has now become a national program of career exploration, with over 250,000 students, 10,000 teachers and Global Ideas Institute 75,000 organizations participating Challenging students to tackle each year. Scotiabank has supported a real-world problem without a the program since inception, giving current solution Canada’s future workforce a head-start as youth ‘try on’ some jobs in a real- life setting. This year #KidsToWork For more information visit: was tweeted 2,500 times and was thelearningpartnership.ca/ a trending topic across Canada with student-programs 6.5 million impressions. Photo by Corporal Pierre Habib, CFSU(O), © 2014 DND/CAF.

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Annual Report 015.indd 8 26/10/2015 4:29:55 PM Students prepare for success by enhancing STEM skills in I3 – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! Five Ottawa Grade 8 student inventors from Collège Catholique Samuel-Genest found a way to make recycling easier and fun. John Paul, Printz, Harryson, Callum, and Anthony had to invent a solution to an everyday problem. So they came up with Neo-Green, a simple machine that crushes items into a blue bin, avoiding a fast fill up, especially in a busy household. They used what they learned in class in real life, like using the science unit on levers to come up with the machine’s handle and discovering how recycling and engineering intersect. Investigate! Invent! Innovate! engaged 13,302 students in four provinces Entrepreneurial Adventure helps young Canadians develop entrepreneurial skills Turning Points allows students to examine personal Entrepreneurial Adventure participants Baillie, Brooke, Amber and life challenges while developing literacy and Theo from George Street Middle School in developed a critical thinking skills business venture honouring their First Nations culture. They won a Life lessons come from unexpected sources. That is what Alisha, BMO National Student Innovation Award for their school. former student at Holy Trinity High School in Bradford, Ontario, said They created a book called Weyossisok (Little Animals) to help in an essay about a significant event – a turning point – in her life. youngsters learn the Maliseet First Nations language. They were She describes how her vivacious 91-year-old great grandmother helped by their literacy teacher, a business mentor, and elders from inspired her. After that Turning Points experience, Alisha decided Kingsclear First Nations who provided English-Maliseet translations. to pursue her passion for journalism, and her love of teaching and A local First Nations artist created the pictures and a publisher helping others. She became an Aboriginal reporter and radio show helped the students get the book ready for sale, with proceeds host in Whitehorse, Yukon and is now dedicated to working with supporting Wulastukw Elementary School. “I’m proud of them,” at-risk children. said Bryan Harn, the group’s business mentor from the Joint Turning Points engaged 16,431 students in six provinces Economic Development Initiative. “It shows that entrepreneurship is a viable option for Aboriginal people.” Welcome to Kindergarten™ promotes early Entrepreneurial Adventure engaged 5,258 students in seven provinces learning and play at home, supporting children in a successful transition to school A Partnership with the Munk School of Global To help prepare for the first day of school, Donna brought her Affairs: Students Help Solve Problems through The daughter, Juliana, to their local school’s Welcome to Kindergarten (WTK) orientation session – and had a lot to smile Global Ideas Institute about. Juliana was extremely shy at first but slowly became Teachers Miriam Mirza and Nancy Cartmell from the Peel Board of comfortable with her future teacher and classmates, while learning Education in Brampton, Ontario were impressed with the quality various early skills. of the solutions to a complex global problem that their teams of With helpful tips and a WTK ‘tool’ bag filled with storybooks, students presented at the Global Ideas Institute Symposium at crayons, modelling dough and other neat things, Donna continued the Munk School of Global Affairs. They found the students to the early learning at home. She was reminded of the importance of be creative, well-rehearsed and articulate during the culmination continuous engagement, going at her daughter’s pace, and giving of the year’s program. As well as engaging the students, the her more independence. Now Juliana practices writing her name, teachers felt they had grown as teachers. “This event was fulfilling likes reading every day and enjoys learning about the world around to us as teachers as we were able to look at a problem to which her – that is sure to help ease Juliana into kindergarten. we didn’t have a ready solution and explore critical thinking and metacognition. The concept is something we can bring to our Welcome to Kindergarten engaged 115,455 families in classes and share with our colleagues,” added Ms. Mirza. eight provinces Global Ideas Institute engaged 115 students in Ontario Looking Ahead to 2015-16 Bonj Alison Ge A ou Foreword by Richard Van Camp r l a riviè • Expansion of English and French Entrepreneurial r re Denise PaquetteTexte de Adventure in Ontario and Quebec Denise Bourgeoisillustrations de Taan’s Moons “Welcome to Taan’s Moons, Taan’s one of the most beautiful books • Expansion of Turning Points in Newfoundland I have ever witnessed.” —richArd VAn cAmp Moons A Haida Moon Story and Labrador

by Alison GeA r • Launch of the Global Ideas Program across Ontario Felt illustrAtions by Kiki van der Heiden with the Children of Haida Gwaii 3 BOUT ON D ’OR A C • Expansion of I – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! ADIE

in Manitoba

In our efforts to support Aboriginal education, as well as expand our Welcome to • Welcome to Kindergarten expansion in Quebec First Kindergarten program to more Francophone schools, we added new First Nations and Nations communities French-language story books to our parent-child orientation bags. 2014-15 Annual Report | 9

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Our unique and custom-designed Executive Leadership programs are offered in partnership with the Rotman School of Management and the Ivey Business School. We believe in investing in leaders in Canada’s public Canada’s Outstanding education system. Principals 2014-15 Highlights Awards and Executive Leadership Program 40 outstanding principals from 10 provinces and 3 territories

National Academy of 240 senior educators across Canada’s Outstanding Canada benefited from executive Principals leadership training 2 partnerships with world‑renowned 64 business schools school boards across Canada benefited from executive Directors Leadership leadership training Institute at Ivey 29 guest speakers including 19 C-level (for “CEOs” in Education) Canadian business executives

Supervisory Officers 232 hours of executive leadership instruction Executive Leadership course at Rotman Principals from across Canada (for Senior Leaders in Education) Engage with Business Leaders on “The Changing World of Work” In addition to developing contributing Canadian citizens, educators are also preparing students for tomorrow’s ever-changing workplaces. With this in mind, we piloted a one-day program, ‘The Changing World of Work’. Over 140 school principals from across Canada engaged with senior education and business leaders, including CEOs of Sleep Country Canada, Ricoh, Samsung Canada, Workopolis and Dr. Andreas Schleicher of OECD, about strategies for preparing our students for the future world of work, the place For more information visit: of technology and innovation in Canada’s future, thelearningpartnership.ca/ and the status of Canadian education in the educator-programs global context. ‘The Changing World of Work’ session in progress.

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Annual Report 015.indd 10 26/10/2015 4:29:59 PM New program launched with Ivey Business School The Learning Partnership believes Canada’s new program for Supervisory Officers and Principals took part in the pilot session. The senior education leaders are key players Principals called The Ivey Leadership Series. pilot was a success and we look forward to who – through effective professional This program offers two-day sessions and working with Ivey to deliver our full line-up development – can increase student success is a rich mix of case studies, exercises and of sessions this year. and strengthen our public education system. group work. Participants enhance their We have a unique approach to delivering leadership skills through a ‘business school 29 professional development programs by lens’ with a view to leading change in their guest speakers including 19 C-level forging partnerships with business schools. schools and boards. The Learning Partnership collaborated Canadian business executives In early 2015, 40 once again with the Ivey Business School Superintendents and at the University of Western Ontario on a Looking Ahead to 2015-16

• Redesign of our Directors Leadership Institute at Ivey to a two-module course with a five‑day residential component at the Spencer Leadership Centre in London, ON and a two‑day session at the Tangerine Leadership Centre in Toronto, ON • A one-day Ivey session for CEOs in Education on “Building Relationships and Developing People” • Continue the renewed Superintendents Executive Leadership program at the Rotman School of Management for Ontario leaders • Renew the Canada’s Outstanding Principals five‑day executive leadership program at the Rotman School of Management • Continue ‘The Changing World of Work’ Deepak Chopra, President & CEO of Canada Post, at the Directors Leadership Institute. The program has benefited 87 Directors of Education, as well as Associate, Assistant or Deputy initiative as a part of the Canada’s Outstanding Directors and senior supervisory officers. Principals program • Deliver sessions 2 and 3 of the Ivey Leadership series, “Aligning Resources with Priorities” and “Leadership Reset: Stop Winding the Same Old Watch”

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Annual Report 015.indd 11 26/10/2015 4:29:59 PM October 8-10 As the founding 2014-15 Highlights at a Glance The Learning Partnership Institute for CEOs organization, The honoured Rt. Hon. Paul Martin and Thanks to a $1 million in Education Learning Partnership donation of technology celebrated 20 Dr. Michael Fullan as Champions of to Canadian schools by years of connecting Public Education in Toronto Fourth series of this Executive November 5 The I3 – Investigate! Samsung Canada, The kids with their Leadership program concluded at Take Our Kids The Learning Partnership Invent! Innovate! May 28 Learning Partnership began futures through the March 29-30 the Ivey Business School To Work 20th collaborated with the Ivey program culminated in Toronto Tribute its multi-year Pan-Canadian nationally renowned International Anniversary Business School to offer a Early career Principals, Invention Conventions Dinner research to determine program, Take Our Summit on the new program for Supervisory Canada’s Outstanding at several locations the impact of Kids to Work Over a dozen Human Teaching Profession Of cers and Principals called Principals 2015 award in , April/May technology in Resources professionals The Ivey Leadership Series winners and our National The Learning Partnership Edmonton, Turning Points teaching and met with The Learning November 10 Academy members engaged shone on the world Greater Toronto Celebrations learning Partnership to discuss February 5-6 Sixth series of this Executive Moncton Tribute with senior education and stage for the  rst Area, Ottawa emerging 21st century Ivey Leadership The Turning Points Leadership program concluded at Luncheon business leaders on time by co-hosting the and Saint John skills needed in the Series program recognized September the Rotman School of Management strategies for preparing International Summit on workforce today and for April outstanding essay Pan-Canadian The Learning students for the future the Teaching Profession October 23-25 the jobs of tomorrow Invention writers at celebration Research on Partnership honoured world of work with the Council of Technology in Ontario Supervisory Conventions events in nine cities Bernard Richard and January 23 February 23 Ministers of Education, Classrooms Offi cers Course across six provinces Ken MacLeod as Champions HR Changing World Canada, OECD and of Public Education in Intelligence of Work Education International Moncton, New Brunswick Committee

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Welcome to Kindergarten The Learning Partnership welcomed to its Board of engaged over 115,000 March 21 Directors Dr. Jordan Tinney, families in eight provinces, The Learning April 28 Superintendent of Schools/ through initiatives like “The Partnership Take A Leader to Great Read Aloud” – a fun CEO of Surrey School Work Day Launched The Entrepreneurial Adventure October 15-17 participated in the Pan Over 70 business and and interactive kindergarten District in program culminated in six National All- Am games education leaders across literacy night for educators, provinces with showcase Staff Meeting December Canada paired up for kids and parents to read February 21-26 events in Calgary, Edmonton, New BC Member one day of collaboration The Learning a feature storybook Canada’s The Learning Fredericton, Ottawa, Gatineau, together joined Board of Outstanding Partnership, along with and shared learning Partnership staff from Directors Greater Toronto Area, Halifax across the country October-November Principals Variety Village, hosted and September gathered in Toronto, Great Read Aloud the Pan Am/Parapan The Learning It’s My Future The Learning Partnership Am TORONTO 2015 Partnership teamed Ontario to discuss our Campaign November 27 40 principals April 18 May/June Report released welcomed Toronto Youth Summit for youth up with the Khan strategic focus ACTIVE AT SCHOOL: representing Global Ideas Entrepreneurial Catholic District School volunteers Academy to map its Pan-Canadian Board’s Director of every province and Institute Program Adventure It’s My Future Report educational resources research on Education, Angela territory in Canada honoured Showcases to Canadian provincial released, sharing over It’s My Future: physical activity at an awards gala and The Learning Student Voices From Across Canada Gauthier, as its 1,600 student voices education standards October 21 newest Board attended a  ve-day leadership Partnership collaborated on our publicly funded Commissioned by Canadian for math ACTIVE AT SCHOOL course at the Rotman School with the Munk School of Global CEO Roundtable CONNECTING THE DOTS Director PREPARED BY THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP education system NOVEMBER, 2014 Tire Corporation to identify of Management Luncheon Affairs, the May Final Report issues and opportunities September 2014

February Schools and Faculty of Applied The Learning Copyright © 2014 The Learning Partnership. All rights reserved. for reversing the trend of Hosted by Corporate Advisory Board Chair and New ON Science & Engineering to bring Partnership teamed inactivity among Canadian former President and CEO of Scotiabank, Rick Waugh, Member joined this program to public school up with Khan youth, The Learning 15 corporate CEOs engaged in an action-oriented Board of Directors students Academy, World’s Partnership released this conversation about the business sector’s role in aiding Largest Classroom. school-to-work transitions for Canadian students report to the public

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Build partnerships through summits, business task forces, special events. 2014-15 Highlights

CEO Events

2 James Politeski, President, Samsung Akela Peoples, President & CEO, The Learning Partnership speaks to the Kenneth J. Fredeen, The Learning Partnership’s Business Education Electronics Canada & The Learning international delegations. Board Chair & General Counsel, Deloitte LLP Partnership Board member addresses speaks to the importance of collaboration to Business-Education Toolkits developed the international audience. strengthen education. Toolkit Over 130 An education leader is paired with a senior executive from Disney CEO Luncheon, Toronto, ON, October 21, 2014 The Learning Partnership Shines on Educational World Stage as Co-Host of the International Summit on senior leaders engaged Interactive Worlds for Take a Leader to Work day the Teaching Profession in collaboration The Learning Partnership was honoured to Canada, the Government of Canada, • foster climates of collaboration in Facilitating Business and Education Collaboration through Take a Leader to Work Day and Business co-host the 5th International Summit on the TD Bank (and their partner Fanshawe schools that support deeper learning Education Toolkit Teaching Profession (ISTP) from March 27 - College), Pearson Canada, SMART and practice; and, We believe that business can play a is about preparing our future citizens. It’s Partnership perspective on the strong 30, in Banff, , in partnership with the Technologies Canada, Deloitte Canada, • foster a climate of high expectations responsible role in providing students natural to bring business in because that’s need for business education partnership Council of Ministers of Education, Canada TES Global and the Canadian Teachers and well-being of all students, with with real-world experience. To foster what’s going to make them productive.” (CMEC), the Organization for Economic Federation for their support. • a video for school councils, principals special attention to integration of understanding of the unique cultures and Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Business-Education Based on findings from our 2014 and educator groups explaining The Key topics included Innovation, Teacher services and inclusive education for all, challenges of business and education, we Education International. Task Forces Education Partnership Summit and the Learning Partnership perspective on Centrality, Leadership and the education especially Aboriginal children. founded Take a Leader to Work Day this need to facilitate education and business the importance of partnering with the ISTP is the most prestigious international systems of Indigenous People. The Canadian year. Over 70 business and education leaders The Learning Partnership looks forward partnerships to positively impact student workforce education event bringing together global delegation of 40 education stakeholder 40 from across the country were paired for a to collaborating with our partners to help Canadian Business achievement, we created a Business education leadership with teachers’ unions, agreed to: Business and education do not partner advance these issues in Canadian education. job-shadow exchange. The morning was Ministers of Education, and other education CEOs participated three often enough. Cultures are different as are • create more opportunities for teacher spent in the education leader’s place of work Senior Leadership cycles of change. Often, lack of knowledge stakeholders. This year, over 400 educator and the afternoon at the business leader’s. Tips and Techniques on leadership and recognition; BUSINESS-EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP howEducation to build trusting, Partner Collaboration events 2015 effective and results-focused stakeholders from 25 countries attended to WORKSHEET partnershipsWant to partner between with your local business/ leads to preconceived notions. These Partnerships are most effective when they are built on trust and business and schools. Business Partner guided by one principal goal: employers but don’t know where to start? The feedback from participants was 1 To have a positive impact on student learning and achievement. PLAN: Identify your Needs mobilize knowledge and best practices from Want to partner with your local schools BUSINESS + EDUCATION = PARTNERSHIPS = STUDENT SUCCESS! toolkits are intended to facilitate effective WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT Develop an internal culture that values collaborating with community partners but don’t know where to start? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BUSINESS/EMPLOYERS enthusiastic. Kelly Dixon, President of ABOUT SCHOOLS What are your school/class improvement plans and needs? How might a business help >> Businesses are keen to partner with yourStudent school? Benefits Special thanks to PLAN: Outline your rationale for partnering with schools schools to enhance student HR Intelligence 1 >> Schools are large complex How will this partnership enhance student learning and achievement? around the globe. achievement and benefit the >> Increases student engagement communication, shape early expectations, organizations that serve multiple Explore your local community, staff contacts and parent network for partnering Develop an internal culture that values education and giving back to the community stakeholders: students,BUSINESS-EDUCATION teachers, workforce. The Solution: Business PARTNERSHIP and >> Enhances student TOOLKITachievementst century skills needed for CANADA’S CONNECTED NORTH opportunities. parents and government. >> The business community has told The Identify your goals, roles and responsibilities and how they align with your CSR strategy. Education Partnerships >> Develops essential 21 Workopolis, who participated in the day, Learning Partnership that they wantEducators and business How does your proposed partnership enhance student learning and achievement? >> Understand that schools may be very the evolving global workplace This is a powerful partnership betweenWhat education people, and time business and moneythat leverages are you “TelePresence” committing? The Issue WHY PARTNER? cautious about partnerships. to partner with schools, but need Does this level of partnership require compliance with the School District/Board’s video connectivity to deliver educationHow in remote does your communities proposed across partnership Canada. enhance Students student can learning and achievement? leaders share the common goal of wanting >> Workplace experiential learning opportunities Committee >> We need students to graduate help in with figuring a out how. partnership protocol or your family of schools’ superintendent? remove barriers (eg. industry terminology), visit a museum in Philadelphia or a zoo in Florida! The results – increased student >> Schools face the same challenges in Does “MADEthis level ofSCIENCE partnership MORE require ENJOYABLE” compliance with. the School District/Board’s to see excellence in student achievement as help them to map their education and career attendance with 83% of students saying that they “learned more in a Cisco TelePresence class”. meeting the demands skill of uncertain,set that matches the needs>> Businesses of the are busy too. They will Clarify goals, roles, responsibilities and deliverables that incrementally measure progress. partnership protocol? A formal application process may be required. evolving workforce. support a school partnerthis forms that the is foundation for Canada’s pathways The Learning Partnership proudly played a OF STUDENTS FOUND THIS fast changing times. 2 90% responsive and moves to action swiftly. remarked, “Business educationDo your goals collaboration match the needs of the school and the strategic goals of the Students need relevant,make effective well future prosperity. By partnering, schools >> Identifying with successful role models >> The education sector>> works on longer business sectorand works businesses on shorter can achieve more togetherREACH OUT: Identify the Right Partner School District/Board. time cycles (3-5 years) guidancecompared to tohelp them >> The PALS: PARTNERS ASSISTING LOCAL SCHOOLS time cycles (2-3 years) so adjust your business, so adjust your informed expectations education and career choices. than they can on their own. Ensure a shared vision of success –- seek to understand the culture and dynamics of business and illustrate the opportunities and EDUCATORS ARE SAYING Initiated in Saint John in 2000 to address the needs of students living in poverty, PALS accordingly. expectations accordingly. facilitates mutually beneficial partnerships between schools, businesses and community Business and education must collaborate to Research the business to ensure that their areas of expertise, philanthropic goals, and lead role in enabling this important event REACH OUT: Identify the Right Partner >> The education culture is different from >> The business culture is different We see the benefits of groups. Volunteer employees help students with reading, math, sports, music, find creative ways to help students achieve their core values are aligned and useful to your school. is extremely important. Anybody2 who is the corporate/business culture – from the education culture – partnerships with business/employers mentoring and more. PALS partnerships contribute to significant positive changes for full potential in a globally connected world. Ensure a shared vision of success –- seek to understand the culture and dynamics of schools working hands-on with the school proactive communication allows for Depending onto helpthe size prepare of the our business, students contact for the President/Owner/Branch Manager students and measurable academic improvements. business/community By working together, partners. a school and successful projects. 130 Educator Benefits Principal allows for successful projects. to set up an successintroductory in their meeting life and with work. the right person. challenges. The toolkit can be found at its partners impact the life of a Reachchild and out the to thefuture Principal of the ofcommunity! the potential partner school. Keep in mind that Principals are with over Creates strong private and public sector advocacy Submit an executive summary that layers your ideas with clear steps and a specific inundated with similar requests. >> to be hosted in Canada as sponsorship 30 PALS schools teams to enhance public education ask—start with small steps. Initiate contact by briefly outlining your organization and how it can support education. hiring, can benefit from understanding Can provide additional resources to schools STUDENTS ARE SAYING Co-ordinate a follow-up face-to-face meeting. >> Canada’s great untapped resource is our Send a one-page executive summary of your proposal prior to the first face-to-face meeting. Work experience, internships, and placements in the workplace are vital Business Benefits business sector – despite its ups and 3 >> Increases awareness of future workforce needs We need better guidance, >> More skilledHow doesand better your proposedprepared workforcepartnership enhance student learning and achievement? for our students to round out their knowledge of who they are and what downs, it is very strong. We have a great www.thelearningpartnership.ca/betk DEVELOP AND FORMALIZE: Partner Together >> Opportunitiesmanagement for professional practices learning and information and workplace ImproveAnnual employee School engagement, Improvement loyalty Plans are completed in the spring. Align the essivetimeline for the education system, but the challenges are >> progr they want to do with theirexperiential future careers. learning Partnerships about the between education support was necessary. We are known for and companyimplementation image of the partnerships with the school’s timeline. Open communication,growing trust –and and respect we, private are key and to public rewarding and sustainable relationships and business provide studentsworld ofwith work. insight and experience to help them what’s happening in education.” Kelly was>> Curricular resources and ideas sectors, together need to be part of CEO Luncheon brings together senior leaders from business and education Increase your Social Return on Investment >> Jointly develop a strategic plan of action that details how you will implement it. understand the world of work. the solution. >> Strong public education attracts new business It is no Inform your prospective partner of any vulnerability or police reference check DEVELOP AND FORMALIZE: Partner Together ‐ Hon. Liz Sandals, Ontario Minister of Education screenings that- Rickwill Waugh,be required. Retired President and and industry longer about to 3 CEO, Scotiabank KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS WHETHER Visible support from the Principal is critical to the success of this partnership. our unique ability to build responsible and Open communication, trust and respect are key to rewarding and sustainable relationships SMALL EARLY WINS LEAD TO SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS . BUSINESSES ARE SAYING work together, paired with Michael Salvatori, CEO, OntarioBe patient – effective and lasting partnerships HOWEstablish a champion at your school to act as the liaison. but Realize that schools will require vulnerability or police reference check screenings. take time to build. We want to help,WHAT we’re SCHOOLS CAN OFFER Formalize the final arrangement outlining the agreed upon objectives, BUSINESSES/EMPLOYERS The CEO Luncheon took place on October 21, 2014 in the Executive Lunchroom at Scotiabank HOW 9 CANADIAN COMPANIESJointly develop BEAT a THEstrategic ECONOMIC plan of action SLUMP that details how you will operationalize it. WHAT BUSINESSES CAN ready to help, tell us how. expectations time commitment, etc. OFFER SCHOOLS Looking Ahead to 2015-16 (Globe and Mail excerpt –It Nov,is important 2014) that senior leaders in your company visibly support thisDo partnership. >> Encourage partners to be active Orient your partnering organization on school and Board policies. ethical collaborations between business Find a champion in your organization who will spearhead and manage this>> Buildpartnership. trust, respect and remember>> Mentor, the primary coach, tutor in math, members of the school community. Ensure everyone in your school community is aware 5 of this partnership. College of Teachers, who said,They had really good educational“Education partnerships that educated goal: student achievement 1 in Formalize the final arrangement outlining the agreed upon objectives, expectations, sciences, design, arts, reading programs. >> Provide business employees with a 4 Ensure strategic alignment students about manufacturingtime commitment, jobs, developing and deliverables. skills and even help >> >> Provide workplace experiential learning greater understanding of education. youth not working today Plaza, Toronto, ON. The Luncheons serve to engage senior level executives, often with senior ASSESS 93%and GROW: Celebrate Together and career explorations for students. >> Invest in a quality workforce and with R&D. Inviting schoolsProactively to visit communicate their plants internally and helpingand with instructorspartners. Be flexible and>> open Establish to support from senior leadership 30% >> Donate resources to enrich the future global citizens. of our future workforce tailor their curricula.learning – share industry insights. >> Designate a champion Seek to growis educated the partnership in by recognizing each other’s contributions and education. We were pleased to have a curriculum, equipment, services, >> Provide visibility throughof Canadian partnership employers face a skills shortage, Evaluatethe public your education partnerships annually against objectives and deliverables. Don’t facilties, technology. information in newsletters,especially media in high system 85% and website. growth sectors Jointly assess the partnership strengths and look for strategies for improvement. ASSESS and GROW: Celebrate Together Use industry language and>> acronyms Sponsor – schoolstick to field trips, scholarships. th leadership in government and education, as information sessions to ensure business is kept ABOUT THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP >> requiring STEM skills 4 of students>> say Demonstrate more to students the value simple effective communication>> Share national and global (source: 2012 Demonstrate appreciation for your team, as well as your partner's contributions and nationally since 1993. workplace experiential of great collaborations. CIBC report) The Learning PartnershipSeek to hasgrow been the building partnership strong, by recognizingsustainable and each successful other’s contributions perspectives so students can better achievements – both internally and publically. • 6 annual International Summit on Teaching Profession (ISTP) in Berlin that >> Be discouraged by initial skepticism learning is needed number of our partners as active participants business-education partnerships for twenty-one years. Every year we reach more understand the global workplace of Have pride in your partnership – invite them to visit your school and relevant events. Evaluate your partnerships annually against objectives and deliverables. than 400,000 students, 18,700 teachers, 249 school boards, 183 businesses, >> Try to do too much, too fast the – future. grow with smaller, and have reached 5.7 million K-12 students Celebrate your success together! informed on current trends in education and to brainstorm how these business leaders can 3136 Schools Jointly assess the partnership strengths and look for strategies for improvement. early wins Demonstrate appreciation for your team, as well as your school’s contributions and The momentum continues to grow strong. We believe our factors of success, tips For more Toolkit ideas, including sample letters, scripts and detailed support, go to achievements – both internally and publically. and conference supporters. Special thanks and techniques may help you to build your own great partnerships. For more www.thelearningpartnership.ca/BEtoolkit or email [email protected] will include business partners. The Learning Partnership paved the way for Have pride in your partnership – invite them to visit your business and relevant events. information on The Learning Partnership, visit www.thelearningpartnerships.ca Take a Leader champion a responsible role for business in education. In attendance were the following CEO’s: Celebrate your success together! For more Toolkit ideas, including sample letters, scripts and detailed support, go to to the Government of Alberta, Samsung business - education collaboration internationally www.thelearningpartnership.ca/BEtoolkit or email [email protected] to Work Day • Rick Waugh (Scotiabank) • Bill Morneau (Morneau Shepell) • Patrick Nangle (Purolator) • James Politeski (Samsung) Education Toolkit. As a trusted and neutral Looking Ahead to broker between education and business • Glenn Laverty (Ricoh) • Carmine Marcello (Hydro One) communities, we have a unique perspective 2015-16 • Lloyd Bryant (HP) • David Rawlings (JP Morgan Chase) on the different cultures of these groups. The toolkit is available on our website and • Robert Hardt (Siemens) • Bill McFarland (PwC) contains: • Partnership Summit For more information, visit • Anne Sado () • Marc Caira (Tim Hortons) • Partnerships on career thelearningpartnership.ca/ • a “how to guide” for both business and The CEOs agreed that The Learning Partnership should work towards a call to action to drive education on partnering effectively education for our Real-Talk collaborations Career App business engagement in education. Further, to support this call to action, they suggested • a video for HR departments and leveraging connections into various professional and industry associations. business groups to share The Learning • CEO Roundtables Rick Waugh, Former President & CEO, Scotiabank (left) and James Politeski, President, Samsung Electronics Business leaders, deeply committed to public education, provided important insights to the discussion at ISTP. Canada at the CEO Luncheon 15 | The Learning Partnership 16 | The Learning Partnership 2014-15 Annual Report | 17

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Our Policy & Knowledge Mobilization department addresses the relevance of all programs and drives thought leadership in the education sector. 2014-15 Highlights Research

3,741 students 491 teachers 123 school leaders 1,360 parents surveyed nationally for research on the impact of technology in teaching and learning Student Voice

Two partnerships: ACTIVE AT SCHOOL initiative to study the level of physical activity among Canadian children and the Samsung Canada Solve for Tomorrow program to enhance the integration of technology in education

research reports involving all provinces and School-to-Work Transition 4 territories in Canada

reports in production 4

One collaboration initiative with Khan Academy to bring Canadian curriculum aligned math resources to classrooms across Canada Policy & Knowledge Mobilization One career app in development, to help students in school-to-work transition, based on our Pan-Canadian research on career education, It’s My Future

Pan-Canadian Research: Impact of technology on teaching and learning The Policy and Knowledge Mobilization team conducted a year-long study of the implementation of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow technology grants in 40 schools across Canada through Social Equity Initiatives our Canada’s Outstanding Principals program. The goal of the research titled, Emerging Technologies, Evolving Education: Impact of Integrating Technology on Teaching and Learning, was to study implementation of new technology in classrooms in every province and territory. Through over 5,700 pre and post-tech surveys and interviews, perceptions of the For more information, visit Canadian education community about integrating technology in education as well as successes thelearningpartnership.ca/ and challenges of schools in adopting technology were explored. The results show that the Canadian education community has very positive perceptions about the role of technology in pkm education and is ready to embrace new technologies. However, there are several challenges to integrating technology in the classroom including the need for professional development and IT infrastructure complications. The report makes several recommendations for successful integration of technology in education.

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Annual Report 015.indd 18 26/10/2015 4:30:02 PM Pan-Canadian Research: Helping Raise the Bar on Physical Activity among Youth Canadian Tire Corporation, a founding departments of education. A literature improve the level of physical activity among member of the ACTIVE AT SCHOOL search was also conducted for any reports, Canadian youth. It was shared with key initiative, commissioned The Learning articles, news releases or bulletins dealing stakeholders and the public. Partnership to conduct a study to identify with physical activity of children and youth issues and opportunities for reversing the in Canada, along with information from trend of inactivity among Canadian youth. international sources. Interviewees included a diverse group of The research revealed that even with a clear respondents like teachers’ federations, link between physical activity and increased ACTIVE AT SCHOOL CONNECTING THE DOTS associations of physical educators, academic achievement and despite robust PREPARED BY THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP principals, university professors, non-profit policies mandating physical activity in NOVEMBER, 2014 organizations and other key stakeholders schools, Canadian children and youth are of the ACTIVE AT SCHOOL initiative. In still not receiving the recommended 60 addition, a scan of physical education minutes of daily physical activity. curricula in Canadian elementary and An in-depth report was published, outlining secondary schools helped determine the conclusions and recommendations to current expectations of ministries and

Looking Ahead to 2015-16

• It’s My Future Phase II: representing student voices – 14,712 students in Ontario – about students’ career aspirations and opportunities for improving career education in our schools • Social Equity Initiatives: three new projects to be launched • National Partnership Summit

ACTIVE AT SCHOOL: Director of Policy & Knowledge Mobilization, The Learning Partnership, Gerry Connelly (left) with Premier of Ontario, The Hon. Kathleen Wynne (right). The province of Ontario announced a partnership with ACTIVE AT SCHOOL and the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association to get children more active every day.

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Champions of Public Outstanding Employers Canada’s Outstanding Education honoured recognized Principals

Canada’s Outstanding Employers

Canada’s Outstanding three gala events Employers Celebrating excellence in Take Our Kids to Work 2014 AWARD RECIPIENTS: Outstanding Principals Aboriginal Peoples Television Network 40 recognized

Art Gallery of Ontario

Bell

Memorable Moments Honouring Canadian Museum for Human Rights Canada’s Outstanding Principals Through Canada’s Outstanding Principals program, The Learning Partnership recognized 40 CBC/Radio-Canada principals – from every province and territory – for their leadership, commitment to public education and exceptional contributions to their respective Copernicus Educational Products Inc. schools and communities. These extraordinary leaders came to Toronto, ON to participate in an exclusive five day executive Deloitte LLP leadership training program provided by The Learning Partnership at one of Canada’s top business schools, the University of Toronto’s MacDonald, Dettwiler & Associates Ltd. Rotman School of Management. They received their awards at a Gala dinner, with over 350 guests in attendance, including families and Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. friends of the honourees, senior leaders in education, government and business. These 2015 Canada’s Outstanding Principals Research Council joined the ranks of the National Academy of Canada’s Outstanding Principals™, which now boasts over 350 members who benefit from ongoing networking, mentoring and professional Jason Dupuis (left) of École secondaire catholique development opportunities so they can constantly Garneau in Ottawa, receives his award from Sharon For more information, visit enhance their leadership skills. Mathers, Senior Vice President, Communications and Public thelearningpartnership.ca/celebrations Affairs, CIBC, the program’s lead national partner.

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Annual Report 015.indd 20 26/10/2015 4:30:09 PM The Right Honourable Paul Martin (left) and Dr. Michael The Honourable Brian Gallant, Premier Bernard Richard (left), former New Brunswick Ombudsman, Fullan, at the 17th annual Champions of Public Education of New Brunswick at the Moncton Ken MacLeod, President & CEO, New Brunswick Youth Orchestra. Toronto Tribute Dinner held in May, 2015. Tribute Luncheon.

Paying Tribute to Four Champions of Public Education In 2014-15, The Learning Partnership recognise these outstanding Canadians and three female New Brunswick Lieutenant- honoured four exceptional Canadian leaders to raise funds for The Learning Partnership’s Governors were at the same place at as Champions of Public Education for their student programs. the same time to support The Learning contributions to Canada’s public education The Toronto event featured emcee Partnership. system: Ken MacLeod, President & CEO of Anne Sado, President, George Brown the internationally acclaimed New Brunswick College, and was co-chaired by Andrea Youth Orchestra; Bernard Richard, former Ziegler, President, Workopolis and James New Brunswick Ombudsman and, Child and Politeski, President, Samsung Electronics Youth Advocate; The Right Honourable Paul Canada. One highlight was the “In- Martin, former Prime Minister of Canada Conversation” segment with the honourees, and Founder of the Martin Aboriginal covering topics such as: vision for changes Education Initiative; and Dr. Michael Fullan, in education; how business and community O.C., Author, International Authority on partnerships help the process of learning, Educational Reform and Special Advisor on as well as supporting education initiatives Education to Governments. in Aboriginal communities; and advice on As The Learning Partnership’s largest leadership skills for youth moving into the celebratory gatherings, the Tribute events workforce. – a dinner in Toronto, Ontario and a The Moncton event was co-chaired by From left: Former Senator & Lieutenant Governor, The luncheon in Moncton, New Brunswick David Hawkins, Partner, XYZ Stratégie Honourable Marilyn Trenholme-Counsell, M.D., O.C., – brought together over 1,000 guests, Communications and Monique Imbeault, O.N.B., Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, The including business, education and Honourable Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau, O.N.B. and Former CEO, General Financial Corporation. This government leaders and influencers, to Lieutenant Governor, The Honourable Margaret McCain, event was also a history-making day, as C.C., O.N.B.

Looking Ahead to 2015-16

• Canada’s Outstanding Employers nomination – November 11, 2015 • Tribute Saint John, NB – November 9, 2015 • Tribute Toronto, ON – April 19, 2016 • Canada’s Outstanding Principals Gala – February 23, 2016 • Tribute Halifax, NS – June 8, 2016

Toronto Tribute guests included, The Hon. Dalton McGuinty, former Premier of Ontario, Hon. Liz Sandals, Ontario Minister of Education and CEOs of Purolator, Samsung Electronics Canada, George Brown College and Chartered Professional Accountants Ontario.

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Annual Report 015.indd 21 26/10/2015 4:30:16 PM Financial Summary The Learning Partnership summarized financial information (Year ending June 30, 2015)

Funding Sources Expenses

Government Programs 37% 53%

Corporate Policy & Knowledge 29% Mobilization 7%

Educational Leadership Institutes Institutions 11% 26% Fundraising 10% Other 5% Administration 18% Foundations 3% IT 1%

Copies of the audited financial statements may be obtained on request from Michelle Beveridge, Director of Finance and Administration, The Learning Partnership at: 416.440.5110

More than 6.1 million children have participated in our programs … the momentum continues to enhance learning.

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Annual Report 015.indd 22 26/10/2015 4:30:17 PM Canada’s Outstanding Principals program - Jason Dupuis Breakfast Television – Invention Convention CP24 - Take Our Kids to Work day February 5, 2014

CBC - Moncton Tribute Luncheon Canada AM - Canada’s Outstanding Principals CTV Edmonton - Entrepreneurial Adventure

Over 70 million impressions generated!

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Annual Report 015.indd 23 26/10/2015 4:30:18 PM Our Supporters 2014-15 We would like to thank our partners and sponsors whose generous support enables The Learning Partnership to deliver innovative programs that develop research and policy initiatives that engage Canadians in discussions about how we can ensure a vibrant, forward-thinking public education system to meet the needs of students today and tomorrow.

PARTNERS IN LEARNING Our Partners in Learning members are critical to the continued success of The Learning Partnership. With their annual memberships, these organizations support the core work of The Learning Partnership while receiving a suite of membership benefits specific to their needs in the education sector. Thank you to all of our Partners in Learning members. Corporate Education and Government Employment and Social Development Ontario Institute for Studies in Education BMO Financial Group Anglophone West Canada (ESDC) Ontario Principals’ Council Canadian Education Warehouse Avon Maitland District School Board George Brown College Ottawa Catholic School Board Canadian Tire Corporation Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District Grand Erie District School Board Ottawa-Carleton District School Board CIBC School Board Halifax Regional School Board Peel District School Board Grenville Management & Printing Ltd. Calgary Board of Education Halton Catholic District School Board Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Microsoft Canada Co. Calgary Catholic School District Halton District School Board and Clarington C.D.S.B. Ontario Power Generation Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario Hamilton-Wentworth District OwlKids/Bayard Canada Conseil scolaire catholique Franco Nord School Board of Applied Arts Pajama Press Conseil scolaire public Institute of Technology & and Technology Pearson Education du Nord‑Est de l’Ontario Advanced Learning Simcoe County District School Board Purolator Inc. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District Kenora Catholic District School Board Sudbury Catholic District School Board Ricoh Canada Inc. School Board Kivalliq School Operations Superior-Greenstone District Royal Bank of Canada Durham Catholic District School Board Lakehead District School Board School Board Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Durham District School Board Newfoundland and Labrador English Toronto Catholic District School Board Scotiabank Edmonton Catholic School District No. 7 School District Toronto District School Board SMART Technologies Edmonton Public School Board Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District Upper Canada District School Board TD Bank Group Elk Island Public Schools School Board York Catholic District School Board Ontario College of Teachers York Region District School Board

Special thanks to Canada’s five major banks for 21 years of support Special thanks to

COLLABORATIVE EVENT CONTRIBUTORS Actua Council of Ministers of Humber College Institute of NB Power Saskatchewan Research Council Alberta Ministry of Education Education, Canada Technology & Advanced North Park Secondary School Scotiabank Group Bank of Montreal Culinary Institute of Canada Learning NS Pension Siemens Canada C21 Canada Deloitte Canada Hydro One OECD SkyJack Canada Merit Scholarship Disney Animation Information Technology OISE, University of Toronto SMART Technologies Foundation Education Quality & Association of Canada Ontario Ministry of Education T4G Canadian Association of School Accountability Office ITAC Ontario Teacher’s Federation Teach for Canada Administrators Emergent Biosolutions Ivey Business School OTPP Telus World of Science Canadian Chamber of Employment & Social J.W. McConnell Family Pathways to Education The Barry Group Commerce Development Canada Foundation Pearson Canada The Co-operators Canadian Coalition for Enbridge JM Green & Associates Peel District School Board Tim Hortons Tomorrow’s OCT Skills Ernst & Young JP Morgan Chase People for Education Time Auction (CCICT) Essential Skills Ontario Kids Can Press Precious Blood Catholic School Toronto Catholic District Canadian Education Association Frontier College Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Professional Engineers Ontario School Board Canadian Federation of Futurepreneur Commerce Public Policy Forum Toronto District School Board Independent Business George Brown College Foundation Purolator Inc. Toronto Hydro Canadian Manufacturers and Globe & Mail Manitoba Hydro PwC Canada Torys LLP Exporters GO Productivity McCarthy Tétrault Qulliq Energy Corp TransCanada Carrier Center Government of Ontario Miller Thomson LLP Raise Your Flag Trinity College, University Central Technical High School Halifax International Airoport Mindshare Learning Ricoh Canada Inc. of Toronto CIBC Authority- Stanfield Airport Miner Miner Consultants Rogers TVO Cisco Systems Inc. Hamilton-Wentworth District Ministry of Economic Rotman School of Business Vancouver Aquarium Marine Colleges Ontario School Board Development & Trade & Royal Bank of Canada Science Centre Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. Employment Saint John Airport Wadena Co-op Higher Education Quality Ministry of Education - Ontario Samsung Electronics Workopolis Council of Ontario Morneau Shepell Canada Inc. YMCA 24 | The Learning Partnership

Annual Report 015.indd 24 26/10/2015 4:30:19 PM Our Supporters 2014-15 PROGRAM SUPPORTERS AND DONORS Canada’s Outstanding Entrepreneurial Gifts in-Kind Yukon Education Gifts in-Kind Principals™ and Adventure Stock Transportation Support Services Cisco Executive Leadership BMO Financial Group (GTA and Ottawa) Take Our Class to Work Owlkids Programs EPCOR Scotiabank (Edmonton) Alberta Education Ministry of Economic Donors Development, Trade and Turning Points CIBC Policy and Research Luciano Agozzino Employment Anonymous Corporate Donor Deloitte LLP Initiatives Charles Baillie Ontario Ministry of Education Niagara Peninsula Aboriginal Manitoba Ministry of Education Bennett Family Foundation Standard Life Canadian Tire Corporation Area Management Board and Advanced Learning Helen Burstyn Ernst & Young LLP Ontario Ministry of Education New Brunswick Department Gifts in-Kind Dennis Cochrane Samsung Electronics VOCM of Education and Early First Student Canada Canada Inc. Michael Cooper Childhood Development Stock Transportation (GTA) Gifts in-Kind Deborah Craven ™ Newfoundland & Labrador Brookfield Take Our Kids to Work Nipissing University Gordon Currie Department of Education Edmonton Public Schools Alberta Education University of New Brunswick Ken Fredeen Nunavut Department of 3 Manitoba Ministry of Education Beverley Freedman Education I – Investigate! and Advanced Learning Welcome to ™ Kirby C. Gavelin NWT Department of Education, Invent! Innovate! New Brunswick Department Kindergarten W.R. (Rusty) Hick Culture and Employment Community Foundation of Education and Early Brandon Area Community Jim Leech Ontario Ministry of Education of Ottawa Childhood Development Foundation Margaret McCain PEI Department of Education NSERC Newfoundland & Labrador Conifex Timber Inc. Kim Miller and Early Childhood Ontario Ministry of Education Department of Education McCain Foundation Carol Norsworthy Development RBC Foundation Nova Scotia Department of The Omega Foundation Anu Parmar Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics Education Ontario Ministry of Education Akela Peoples Canada Inc. Canada Inc. NWT Department of Education, Sussex Area Community Jon Powell Saskatchewan Ministry of Stantec Culture and Employment Foundation Inc. Donald Stewart Education Telus Vancouver Ontario Ministry of Education TD Bank Group The Lawrence and Judith Yukon Education Support Community Board PEI Department of Education Thomas Sill Foundation Tanenbaum Family Services Toronto District School Board and Early Childhood Township of Langley Foundation Development The Winnipeg Foundation Craig Terry Saskatchewan Education Weyerhaeuser Co Ltd. Waugh Family Foundation Scotiabank Susan LaRosa Our thanks to the individuals and organizations that support the core work of The Learning Partnership TRIBUTE SUPPORTERS 2015 Toronto Tribute Dinner Sponsors 407 ETR Dentons Canada LLP McMaster University, Faculty of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP TELUS Bell Canada EDSBY Engineering Power Corporation of Canada Tiny Hearts BMO Financial Group FHRI Resorts Morneau Shepell Purolator Inc. Toronto District School Board Borden Ladner Gervais LLP George Brown College Mosaic Sales Solutions RBC Toronto Hydro Corporation Bruce Power Great-West Lifeco Inc. North Strategic Ricoh Canada Inc. Torstar Corporation Canadian Education Warehouse Henein Hutchison LLP Norton Rose Fulbright LLP Rogers Communications Inc. Torys LLP Canadian Tire Corporation Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. OISE, University of Toronto Ryerson University York Catholic District Humber College Ontario College of Teachers Samsung Electronics School Board Chartered Professional IBM Canada Ltd. Ontario Ministry of Education Canada Inc. York Region District Accountants of Ontario Infinitus Marketing Ontario Principals’ Council Scotiabank School Board Cheil Canada Ingram Micro Inc. Ontario Teachers’ Pension Seneca College CIBC Ivey School of Business Plan Board Sodexo Workopolis Cisco Systems Canada Kids Can Press Ltd. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Spark Inc. Xerox Canada Council of Ministers of KPMG LLP OwlKids/Bayard Canada STAPLES Business Depot Education, Canada Wendy Marshall Phelps Group Starcom Colleges Ontario Metro Toronto Convention Phi Delta Kappa U of T Chapter Taking IT Global Deloitte LLP Centre Charles A. Pielsticker TD Bank Group 2014 Moncton Tribute Luncheon Sponsors 3 + Corporation Canaport LNG General Financial Scott McCain Shediac Lobster Shop Acadian Construction CIBC Mellon Corporation Ltd. McCain Foods Limited Spielo International Canada ULC Anglophone East School District Cisco Systems Canada Greater Moncton International Frank McKenna St. Thomas University Assumption Life City of Moncton Airport James McKenna Stewart McKelvey-Moncton Atlantic Education Connexions Plus Innovatia McKesson Canada Technology Venture Corporation International Inc. Crandall University Irving Group Moncton Mercer (Canada) Limited TD Bank Group Bell Aliant District scolaire The John and Judy Bragg Family Modern Construction Westmorland Fisheries Ltd. BrainWorks Marketing francophone Sud Foundation Mount Allison University Université de Moncton Services Inc. East Valley Ventures KMA Consultants Inc. National Bank Financial University of New Brunswick Boudreau Porter Hetu & Ernst & Young - Dieppe Lounsbury Company Limited New Brunswick Youth Orchestra Associates Fédération des caisses Marsh Canada New Brunswick Power Bouton D’or Acadie populaires acadiennes Margaret N. McCain RBC Royal Bank 2014-15 Annual Report | 25

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