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November 9, 2023

Dean's message regarding supports for our community, and the importance of academic freedom and compassion

OISE Dean Erica Walker discusses the support systems available to our community and emphasizes the significance of academic freedom, the right to freedom of expression, and compassion.

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November 8, 2023

OISE graduate Christina Tjandra connects with kids, in classrooms and on the page

Doctoral student Christina Tjandra arrives at Fall Convocation with a second OISE degree, new research questions, and a self-published children’s novel.

November 2, 2023

Call for Proposals: The OISE GSRC is back!

OISE Graduate Student Research Conference 2024

October 30, 2023

OISE rises four spots in latest Times Higher Education global subject rankings

The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education has placed 9th in the 2024 Times Higher Education global subject rankings.

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October 30, 2023

Sights and sounds: Alumni and friends gather for the 2023 Transitional Year Programme Gala

On Oct. 4, the Transitional Year Programme (TYP) hosted a celebratory gala to celebrate its over 50 years of successes.

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October 18, 2023

President Gertler’s message to the U of T community on the conflict in the Middle East

More than a week has passed since the tragic events of October 7 – beginning with the unspeakable atrocities committed by Hamas against Israeli civilians, actions that shocked and horrified many around the world. Since then, we have watched in horror and dread as the number of Palestinian civilian casualties has soared following Israel’s military response.

October 10, 2023

Dean's Message to the Community on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

I know that many of us are deeply saddened and horrified by the recent violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the tragic loss of lives throughout the region. As Dean, I know that events in Israel and Gaza have intensified distress among our community — many of whom are worried about loved ones, friends, and colleagues and who have direct and indirect ties to the region. The safety and well-being of all at OISE is my foremost concern.

September 29, 2023

New OISE-led studies reveal a simple, yet effective, strategy to combat academic dishonesty

As universities grapple with high-profile cheating scandals, new research from Professor Kang Lee reveals a simple, scientifically validated solution: reminding students about the consequences of cheating before exams.

September 28, 2023

Providing Care During the Pandemic: Dr. Debby Wilson Danard raises a Lodge on U of T grounds

At the height of the pandemic, OISE alum Dr. Debby Wilson Danard raised the first-ever lodge at U of T. The Mother Earth Learning Lodge ensured physically distanced learning on the land and a vital space for Indigenous knowledge, teachings and ceremony.

September 25, 2023

Event preview: Three OISE authors pen text on anti-racist and activist teacher education

On October 3, 2023 at OISE's Nexus Lounge, three OISE-affiliated researchers will celebrate the release of their co-edited book, Enacting Anti-Racist and Activist Pedagogies in Teacher Education.

September 21, 2023

Re-centring classroom learning around social, environmental issues: The ENCORE Lab and critical action learning

Critical Action Learning Exchange (CALE) is a community of educators who engage classrooms in “critical inquiry” about environmental and social issues.

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September 20, 2023

Message to the community about planned demonstration at Queen’s Park

Dean Erica Walker and the OISE community want to emphasize U of T's commitment to inclusion, excellence, diversity, and access. OISE stands with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and remains steadfast in our commitment to building safe and welcoming learning environments for all.