January 12, 2026
OISE alumni recognized with the Order of Canada
Muzammal Nawaz and John Willinsky have been recognized with the Order of Canada in the latest round of appointments and promotions announced Dec. 31, 2025.
News & Stories: Alumni and Friends
January 5, 2026
Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva in the Globe and Mail: Ontario has a math emergency
Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva writes about dwindling EQAO math scores in Ontario.
December 10, 2025
Dr. Mary Reid on EQAO results: Why are kids struggling to meet the standards?
Mary Reid, an expert in math education at OISE, weighed in on the current state of EQAO results with the CBC radio program Ontario Today.
November 15, 2025
Yasmine Saddik (MEd, 2025)
An elementary school teacher opens the door for more opportunities.
December 4, 2025
Professor Glen Jones weighs in on Ontario’s Bill 33
This report from University Affairs discusses a potential legal challenge by critics of Ontario’s Supporting Children and Students Act.
December 4, 2025
‘Thank you all’: A holiday message from U of T President Melanie Woodin
In her holiday message to the U of T community, President Melanie Woodin sends thanks for their encouragement during her first year as president.
November 10, 2025
People for Education charity marks critical moment at OISE-housed fundraiser
OISE and the People for Education charity co-hosted a fundraiser, which also celebrated the charity's outgoing executive director, Annie Kidder.
October 24, 2025
Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva on CBC The Current: "Why are Canadian kids falling behind in math?"
Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva appeared on the CBC show The Current to talk about STEM education – where we're going wrong, and how to to keep kids excited about STEM.
October 22, 2025
Full circle: JICS students, faculty, enjoy one-of-kind centennial homecoming
On Oct. 18th, alumni, staff, friends, and community members will celebrate Centennial ICS Alumni Homecoming, marking the institute's centennial year.
October 17, 2025
OISE Mentorship Program marks 10 years at annual program launch
The OISE Mentorship Program marked 10 years at it's annual program launch on Oct. 7 at the OISE library. The program aims to foster meaningful and relevant connections by matching the institute's students with alumni mentors and support them with resources through the year.
April 23, 2021
A friend-torship: How the power of friendship (and mutual names) created a lifelong connection
PART 4: A OISE Mentorship Program feature series from the 2020-2021 academic year. Christina Caleca and Kristina Leis.
February 25, 2021
'Emotionally involved': International student Dr. Salma Siddiqui reflects on deep bond with mentor Dr. Cindy Sinclair
PART 3: A OISE Mentorship Program feature series from the 2020-2021 academic year. Dr. Cindy Sinclair and Dr. Salma Siddiqui.