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September 18, 2023

Forming thoughtful leaders: Meet new OISE faculty, Dr. Beyhan Farhadi

Assistant Professor Beyhan Farhadi, in OISE’s department of Leadership, Adult and Higher Education (LHAE), began a tenure stream appointment on July 15, 2023.

September 15, 2023

Ontario needs to remove barriers to child-care subsidies for low-income families

OISE scholars discuss Ontario’s implementation plan for child care and early learning agreements, where the plan falls short, and what we need to do about it.

September 11, 2023

What comes next? International partnership rouses conversation on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 agenda

This summer, members of the International Network of Education Institutes convened to share their experiences with Sustainable Development Goals.

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September 11, 2023

The value of volunteering: a conversation with OISE alumni association president Nikoletta Papadopoulos

OISE Alumni Association president Nikoletta Papadopoulos discusses the value of volunteering as an OISE student.

September 8, 2023

OISE alum Jennifer Johnson's work helps children find their inner compass

Inspired by her 8-year-old, Jennifer co-founded Captains & Poets, a social emotional learning initiative that helps kids develop their best, authentic selves.

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September 5, 2023

Voices of Black youth remind adults in schools to listen — and act to empower them

PhD candidate Tanitiã Munroe explores youth participatory action research as a promising approach to support Black students' self-determination and agency.

August 30, 2023

Alum Dalia Ahmed named in Forbes 30 under 30 Local Toronto list

Named in Forbes 30 under 30, alum Dalia Ahmed is co-founder of Mind-Easy – a digital venture that brings culturally focused wellbeing services to workplaces.

August 28, 2023

Amelia Narduzzo finds the pool again as she continues her education journey

Amelia Narduzzo will balance her Master of Teaching studies with her service on the U of T Varsity Blues swim team.

August 23, 2023

Alum Dr. Cindy Sinclair named Top 25 Canadian Immigrant in 2023

Born in Guyana, alum Dr. Cindy Sinclair, a Top 25 Canadian Immigrant in 2023, defied the odds to become a leader, ultimately making OISE her new home.

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August 22, 2023

Life Exists After Retirement: Reflections from Professor Emeritus Shizuhiko Nishisato

As he approaches his 88th birthday, Professor Emeritus Shizuhiko Nishisato reflects on his 23 years of retirement.

August 9, 2023

Combatting sexual, gender-based violence beyond borders: OISE duo establishes international partnership

In July 2023, Rijeka, Croatia, hosted a week-long conference that brought together over 50 international scholars, educators, activists, and practitioners to share insights on preventing sexual and gender-based violence. Led by OISE professor Miglena Todorova and doctoral student Nana Gulic, the event aimed to transcend national borders.

August 8, 2023

A celebrated six: Meet the 2023 Leaders & Legends Award winners

Six women have been awarded a 2023 Leaders and Legends award, which celebrates the impact of OISE's alumni and friends.