Comparative, International and Development Education Centre
Welcome to the Comparative, International and 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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OISE 7-105 In this CIDEC seminar, Dr. Gerald LeTendre will discuss international trends in national educational systems, using the rapid diffusion of Artificial Intelligence as a lens to investigate how global governance affects state-based educational policy in the USA.
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OISE 7-105 Comparing global student movements for free higher education in capitalist and neoliberal contexts including Canada, Dr. Miglena Todorova discusses tuition-free colleges and universities in former socialist countries in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
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OISE 7-105 Join our conversation connecting Latin American and Canadian students, educators, researchers, and school leaders to explore diverse educational experiences.
Latest Newsletter
Welcome to our Spring/Summer 2026 newsletter! While we usually publish a Spring edition, this year the energy and excitement of an especially full semester persuaded us to wait just a little longer.
