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Ranked the top school of education in Canada and 10th in the world, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is a diverse community of innovators, collaborators and leaders who 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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#10 in the World
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February 17, 2026
Why More Police and Surveillance Won’t Stop the Next School Tragedy: Experts Call for Relational, Preventive Approaches
School shootings prompt more police and tech, but experts say prevention works best through support, trust, and early intervention—not surveillance.
February 13, 2026
In the News: Prof. Elizabeth Buckner discusses Ontario government higher education funding changes
CBC Radio spoke with Associate Professor Elizabeth Buckner for her reaction to the announcement by the Ontario government.
January 30, 2026
The Opportunity that Changed Everything: Jennifer Sylvester
Almost 15 years ago, Jennifer Sylvester was a single mother working in social services when she was accepted into U of T’s Transitional Year Programme – a bridge to university for students who left school early. Now, the MEd graduate, who is of Anishinaabe descent, has returned to pursue her PhD in social justice education and teach university students who remind her of her younger self.
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