Comparative, International and Development Education Centre

Welcome to the Comparative, International and Development Education Centre

The Comparative, International and Development Education Centre (CIDEC) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is a hub for cutting-edge research and dialogue in the field of comparative and international education. Our mission is to foster innovative interdisciplinary approaches to education that address global challenges, with a particular focus on equity, social justice, and transformative educational practices. Through our dynamic community of scholars, practitioners, and students, CIDEC promotes critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, and evidence-based solutions that contribute to sustainable and inclusive educational development worldwide.
Upcoming Events

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252 Bloor St. West. Visiting scholar Dr. Matías Sanfuentes will present an analysis of the role of school principals at the district level in the implementation of an unprecedented educational reform that has been underway in Chile’s public education system since 2018. Presented by OISE's Comparative, International and Development Education Centre.