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March 6, 2026

PHOTOS: JICS at the Movies x The Making of a Japanese film screening and fundraiser

Our latest JICS at the Movies presented a screening of the acclaimed documentary "The Making of a Japanese," followed by an in-depth Q&A with the filmmaker.

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March 5, 2026

How a Bilingual Dictionary Opened the World of Language to Yecid Ortega

A bilingual dictionary sparked Yecid Ortega’s journey from violence-stricken Bogotá to educator, inspiring his work in multilingual learning and justice.

March 5, 2026

'A great honour, bestowed’: Here are OISE’s Arbor Award winners for 2025

The 2025 Arbor Awards has been bestowed onto seven alumni and friends of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.

March 2, 2026

InnovED: Connecting Education Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Learning

We mark U of T Entrepreneurship Week by highlighting the InnovED education-focused Campus Linked Accelerator, which helps entrepreneurs bring their education ideas to life.

February 27, 2026

Prof. Daniel Corral on CBC News: Questions persist about Ontario government changes to OSAP

Assistant Professor Corral spoke to CBC News about the Ontario government changes to OSAP program

February 23, 2026

In the News: Ontario got two things right with post-secondary funding — and one thing very wrong

Assistant Professor Daniel Corral wrote about recent changes to Ontario’s higher education funding for the Toronto Star.

February 20, 2026

Rewriting the record: OISE alum Afua Cooper on Black history in Canada

Dr. Afua Cooper is leading a national research and education project dedicated to making Black history accessible to the public. Here's why she says understanding Black history in Canada has never been more urgent.

February 18, 2026

Professor Buckner: Tuition hikes, OSAP changes: Does it help or hurt students?

Higher education policy researcher Elizabeth Buckner spoke with CBC Ontario Today.

February 13, 2026

In the News: Prof. Elizabeth Buckner discusses Ontario government higher education funding changes

CBC Radio spoke with Associate Professor Elizabeth Buckner for her reaction to the announcement by the Ontario government.

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February 11, 2026

PHOTOS: JICS Celebrates 100th birthday on 100th school day of the year

On Feb. 6, 2026, JICS students, faculty, and staff marked the Institute's centennial birthday with celebrations during the 100th school day of the year.

February 10, 2026

WATCH: Dr. Geoffrey Hinton joins Centennial conversation on the future of education: How AI can support children's learning

Watch this critically important panel, featuring Dr. Hinton, Steve Paikin, and educators about how AI can supportchildren's learning.

February 6, 2026

Dr. Julie Erickson: Why "winter hibernation" can take a toll on mental health

How can we prioritize mental health in the wintertime? OISE clinical psychologist Julie Erickson appears on Global News to talk about “winter hibernation” and its toll on mental health, especially in older adults — and how we can mitigate the risks.