An exclusive MindShare Moment podcast discussing the recent CMEC summer meetings, C21 Canada and insights on the Yukon’s focus on global competencies and FNMI initiatives with Deputy Minister of Education, Government of Yukon and C21 Canada CEO Academy Member Nicole Morgan
“David Roberts’ human spirit and contribution to 21st Century Learning & Skills in Canada is unparalleled.” Says Robert Martellacci Co-Founder & President, C21 Canada.
David Roberts has quite simply been a “21st Century” leader well ahead of his time for over 4 decades. As New Brunswick’s Assistant Deputy Minister and over 30 years of experience in the New Brunswick public service as a teacher, administrator and “civic entrepreneur”. He was a founding member of the New Brunswick Information Highway and the co-creator of Canada’s Community Access Network (CAP). He has consulted and worked with educational and technical teams in Malaysia, China, USA, Bangladesh, England, Australia, Argentina and across Canada and was the recipient of four national awards of excellence in the public service.
David co-founded C21 Canada in November 2012 with a vision to transform public education to 21st Century models of learning powered by digital technology. One of his proudest achievements was the founding of the CEO Academy – a network of leading-edge public school district directors and superintendents coming together to synergize and empower 21st Century leadership across the country.
Director Laura Elliott of the Thames Valley District School Board says it best: ‘David Roberts provides the highest level of support and advocacy to educators and businesses to infuse 21st century learning into all aspects of programming for Canadian students. He is relentless in his pursuit of excellence in establishing the vision of implementing world class innovative educational programs and services to ensure that our students are able to compete locally and globally. As a founding member of C21, It has been an honour to work with, and learn from David.’
C21 Founder and President, Robert Martellacci, sits down for an exclusive podcast with CEO/Superintendent of School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) Patricia Gartland, as they discuss the success of school district No. 43 and the recent C21 and CEO Academy Summit held in Vancouver and hosted by SD 43.
CEO Academy delivers Pan-Canadian message of Learning Innovation to CMEC at C21 CANADA SUMMIT 150, Charlottetown, July 19th to 21 st , 2017
As Superintendents/Directors from across Canada, we are uniquely positioned to provide advice,
perspective and information on policies that support learning for all students… By coming together and
having authentic dialogue about the supports that provinces need, our intent is to influence governments
across Canada to help them develop policies that support innovative and engaging learning
environments… required to empower teachers, schools and districts.
Excerpt from the CEO Academy Charter of Beliefs, April 2015
On July 7th, 2016, the CEO Academy made a historic debut at CMEC that led to an invitation to provide a Pan-Canadian perspective on Learning and Technology Innovation to K to 12 Education Ministers on July 20 th , 2017 and opening the doors at CMEC to outside stakeholders for the first time.
The CEO Academy presentation focused on system culture (6 drivers) with exemplars of learning engagement gathered from all CEO Academy districts across the country. A video capturing students engaged in global competencies (7Cs) concluded the presentation. Questions of interest from Ministers opened meaningful dialogue and set the stage for continued alliance and advocacy.
A delegation of 30 C21 Canada Board and CEO Academy members attended the Learning and Technology Innovation Roundtable presentation and discussion with 7 members of the CEO Academy leading the presentation.
Working on the presentation was a daunting task to ensure the final product represented us all. It really came together when CEOs gathered face-to- face for critical and constructive feedback to shape overall key messages. The best part for me was to see a final product illustrating a journey of improvement that is sometimes hard to see in our day-to- day work.
Elwin LeRoux, Superintendent, Halifax Regional School Board
The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Canada on our presentation to capture what is happening was both a challenging and enriching experience. I am inspired by the wonderful work taking place in all our districts and am excited about the possibilities that come from sharing our stories of innovation and deep learning.
Denise Andre, Director of Education, Ottawa Catholic School Board
