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Ranked the top School of Education in Canada and fourth in the world, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education has a diverse community of innovators, collaborators and leaders that have been advancing education, human development and professional practice globally for over a century.

We ignite possibilities by placing award-winning faculty, top researchers and bright, passionate students together with world-class resources, a tradition of excellence and a rich network of collaborators.

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Master of Education Virtual Open House

Are you interested in a career in higher education, social justice, teaching and learning or community development? Join our Master of Education Virtual Open House on March 4 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and learn why at OISE you can.

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Ryan Lahti, OISE Technology Adoption Consultant, debuts children’s book

OISE staffer Ryan Lahti’s new book ‘Davidee Goes to the Arctic Winter Games’ is about a Nunavut boy who goes to compete in the Arctic Winter Games.

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OISE MEd grad and former president of the Urban Alliance Zanana Akande reflects on race relations

It has been 20 years since Toronto Star's investigation into race and policing. In this piece, OISE alumna Zanana Akande reflect on the investigation's impact.

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Research strides, community impacts, growing scholarship: a 2022 OISE year-in-review

2022 demonstrated that many in our networks continue to carry OISE’s overall mission to prepare educators to make deep impacts globally.

Upcoming OISE Events

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MT Black Educators Association: Black History and Futures Event
The MT Black Educators Association invites you to celebrate the various cultures, voices, and identities of Black, African, Caribbean peoples and communities.
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Research Collaborations on the Geographies of Climate Justice Education
Join CTL Faculty Dr. Fikile Nxumalo and PhD candidate Preeti Nayak as they discuss how they approach their respective research on climate justice education.
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Focus on Research Series: Mathematical literacy and digital technology - Are they reconcilable?
Join us to learn about Professor Alexandre Calvacante’s research on how math teachers implement new perspectives in math curricula through digital technology.
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Exploring the Potential of Teacher Education as Climate Action
CTL Faculty member Dr. Hilary Inwood and PhD candidate Alysse Kennedy share aspects of their research taking place at OISE in the emerging field of study.
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