Comparative, International and Development Education Centre

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Welcome to the Comparative, International and Development Education Centre

Comparative, International & 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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Online
CIDEC Seminar with Dr. Emily Dunlop, "Blackboards Beyond Battlefields: Politics, Identity, and (Re)imagining Equality in Burundi’s Post-War Schools”