February 2013

TV Ontario’s Steve Paikin has Michael Fullan on The Agenda on Aboriginal Education

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A panel discussion on the future of aboriginal education, a lecture on how technology is changing the face of classrooms and educational activities for children will be part of TVO activities in Peterborough March 2 and 3.

TVO, the province’s public educational media organization, is bringing its On the Road program to Trent University in Peterborough’s north end.

This year, the theme for the On the Road series is Learning 2030, said Jill Javet, TVO vice president of communications and marketing.

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How Schools Can Really Improve

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The idea is to improve performance overall in schools. International education reform expert, Michael Fullan, has a different idea. Fullan says if schools in New York want to improve they need to foster motivation in teachers and students. Fullan spoke on February 11at the New York State Muscum in Albany. He explained Ontario’s approach on the public radio program, the Capital Pressroom.

Listen to Michael’s February 11 speech at:

http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21422/20130211/how-schools-can-really-improve-in-one-expert-s-view

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Great to Excellent: Launching the Next Stage of Ontario’s Education Agenda

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As Special Advisor to the Premier of Ontario, Michael Fullan reviews key aspects of the nine year journey working with Premier Dalton McGuinty and sets the stage for the next phase in this newest publication. See Articles, 2013.

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