Centre for Urban Schooling

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Welcome to the Centre for Urban Schooling

Established in 2005, the Centre for Urban Schooling (CUS) connects the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) to urban schools and communities. The Centre conducts research on and advocates for critical practice that is focused on how to better serve historically marginalized and racialized children, youth, and families in public schools. Our research projects include critical practitioner research projects, youth participatory action research (yPAR) projects, and arts-based research projects.

Featured Event

Event flyer for TWP Speaks virtual public talk and Q&A with Dr. Tim San Pedro on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6PM EST
Toronto Writing Project at OISE brings postsecondary educators and scholars together with Dr. Tim San Pedro for his virtual lecture and Q&A, "Embodying Connection: Practicing Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Pedagogies in the Graduate Classroom".
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