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The Promise of Public Education Series | The role of public schools in addressing productivity and creating a competitive economy

The Promise of Public Education Series | The role of public schools in addressing productivity and creating a competitive economy

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People & Culture
  • May 21, 2026
  • 5:00 pm
    7:00 pm
  • Calgary Public Library - Central

In partnership with the Calgary Public Library, join us for the Calgary edition of our national event series People for Education is a national charitable nonprofit focused on research, policy, and public engagement related to the value of public education in strengthening Canada’s resilience and prosperity. In partnership with the Calgary Public Library, we invite you to join us for the Calgary edition of our cross-country event series, The Promise of Public Education, which brings together leaders from sectors, including education, academia, business, nonprofit, community, policy, and labour. This event will explore the role of public schools in addressing productivity and creating a competitive economy. People for Education's co-Executive Director, Paris Semansky, will moderate a panel discussion with the following experts: Ruhee Ismail-Teja, Vice President, Policy & External Affairs, Calgary Chamber of Commerce Jason Schilling, President, Alberta Teachers' Association The panel will be followed by a networking reception where light refreshments will be served.

In partnership with the Calgary Public Library, join us for the Calgary edition of our national event series

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

In partnership with the Calgary Public Library, we invite you to join us for the Calgary edition of our cross-country event series, The Promise of Public Education, which brings together leaders from sectors, including education, academia, business, nonprofit, community, policy, and labour.

This event will explore the role of public schools in addressing productivity and creating a competitive economy.

People for Education's co-Executive Director, Paris Semansky, will moderate a panel discussion with the following experts:

Ruhee Ismail-Teja, Vice President, Policy & External Affairs, Calgary Chamber of Commerce

Jason Schilling, President, Alberta Teachers' Association

The panel will be followed by a networking reception where light refreshments will be served.

Event Address:

800 3 Street Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 2E7

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