Education is the foundation of a healthy, productive society.

Education is a life-long pursuit. Its benefits are measurable in the life of the student, and immeasurable as they impact others in the community.

High quality, publicly supported education should be equally accessible to people of all ages, from all walks of life and from all communities.

Ensuring that our communities have access to high quality education is the collective responsibility of all community members. This includes students, parents, educators, business, all levels of government and the community-at-large.

Successful partnerships between educators and the community require mutual respect for each other's differences, combined with a common set of objectives and desired outcomes.

Education is the only real tool we have to develop young people to their full potential and to bestow upon them the opportunities they deserve and have a right to share.

Eric Newell, Chairman and CEO, Syncrude Canada

THE CANADIAN CENTRE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY