Author stressed the imperative need to rethink educational goals, and institution by institution, state them clearly and precisely with regard to lifelong education. (Author/RK)

Reviews continuing professional educational requirements for Alberta teachers as outlined in proposed and existing policies. Discusses current state of the art in continuing professional education for teachers and considers actions to provide a more solid basis for continuing professional education in Alberta in the future. (NEC)

An education futurist discusses who are the consumers of Canada's education and training system, what individuals need from Canada's formal education and training system, how consumers might characterize a preferred system of education and training, what a consumer-based education and training system would look like, and what a knowledge-based…

Canadians must be increasingly technologically savvy and multilingual to participate in a global, hi-tech world. To accomplish this, all Canadians must be aware of the importance of learning in the 21st century, have adequate foundation skills to take advantage of learning opportunities, and have the broadest possible access to continuous learning…

Skills needed for decent employment are rising. Most jobs require continuous learning. Increasingly fluid labor markets require individuals to keep learning so they can change jobs. School-to-work programs are of inconsistent quality because they are not part of the mainstream program. Ten principals of sensible school-to-work systems are…