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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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Best in Canada: OISE remains in global top ten for QS World University Rankings by Subject

The QS World University Rankings by Subject has placed OISE as the 7th best educational institution in the world and top ranked Canadian institute.

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Life of giving: Madame Helen Vari (1931-2023) in memoriam

We remember the extraordinary life of Madame Helen Vari, who, with her husband Dr. George Vari, supported hundreds of OISE student teachers for over 25 years.

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Professor George Dei receives University of Toronto President’s Impact Award

OISE Professor George Dei, a renowned Black scholar, researcher, writer, and community leader, has been named a co-recipient of the 2023 President’s Impact Award.

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Upcoming OISE Events

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OISE Reception at AERA 2023 (Chicago)
Join the OISE community for a special evening reception during the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting.
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IDEAA Scholar Panel: Building a sense of belonging
OISE’s Black scholars share their lived experiences as racialized academics while exploring the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion in research today.
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How Everything is Related: The Potential of Indigenous Perspectives in Education
Niigaan Sinclair will explore integrated learning and how educators can holistically centre Indigenous perspectives while working with students of any age.
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Colleges' Role in Building the Ontario of Tomorrow
The CIHE Community College Leadership Symposium will bring senior policy leaders and college presidents together to explore colleges' role in building Ontario.
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