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December 07
OISE Professor Normand Labrie appointed Chair of the SSHRC Programs Committee
Congratulations to OISE professor Normand Labrie, who was appointed Chair of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) on November 30. The SSHRC is the federal research funding agency that promotes and supports postsecondary-based research and research training in the humanities and social sciences. Read more.
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December 05
Dr. Jeffrey Ansloos comments on issues around the lack of people of colour in counselling and social service professions
OISE Professor and psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Ansloos comments on issues around the lack of people of colour in the counselling and social services fields. Read more at Global News.
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December 04
Education at OISE ranked top ten in 2019 World University Rankings by Subject
The 2019 World University Rankings by Subject ranked the University of Toronto among the top ten public universities globally in education. As well, U of T rose in four subject areas in this year's rankings including the social sciences. Read more.
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December 04
Prof. Cecilia Morgan receives Faculty Research Fellowship at Jackman Humanities Institute
Congratulations to OISE Professor Cecilia Morgan who has been named one of ten Faculty Research Fellows at the University of Toronto Jackman Humanities Institute (JHI) for 2019-2020. Fellows are chosen for both their research excellence and the promise of their proposed research program. "I'm delighted to be joining the vibrant, interdisciplinary research community at the JHI," Professor Morgan said. Read more.
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December 03
Alumni Portrait: Julie Hay discusses her fast-paced business career and how she maintains balance
OISE alum Julie Hay is a testament to how a master of education degree can bring new perspectives into your life. As a business leader in a fast-changing market, Julie shares how she learned to master being in balance while staying true to what she enjoys. Read more.
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December 03
Alum Breanna Heels wins Innovation in Teaching Geography Award from Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Recent OISE graduate Breanna Heels has won the Innovation in Teaching Geography Award from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society - its highest award in teaching. Breanna was featured at RCGS's Canadian Geographic Education, of which she has been a member since the start of her teaching career. Congratulations!
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November 30
OISE student researches ways to protect Indigenous knowledge for future generations
Throughout Indigenous Education Month, OISE News will be profiling Indigenous people from the OISE community who are doing work in Indigenous education. Through these conversations, we'll explore the question: 'How can Indigenous education advance justice for Indigenous peoples?' Today, we chat with Fernanda Yanchapaxi, a doctoral student at OISE. Yanchapaxi was born and raised in Ecuador, and is of Indigenous and Meztizx heritage. Read more.
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November 30
Indigenous Education Month: Meet four members of the OISE community who are making an impact
November 1 marks the start of Indigenous Education Month. Throughout this month, OISE News will introduce you to Indigenous people from the OISE community who are making an impact in this important area. Read more.
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November 29
Student Emmanuel Tabi shares his thoughts on overzealous fans taking rap rivalries from performance to real world spaces
OISE doctoral student Emmanuel Tabi shares his thoughts on the recent uptick in passionate fans taking rap rivalries off-stage. "Fans today feel closer to their idols than those of years past because artists get personal with their work and share their daily lives on social media," says Tabi, whose research examines cultural production and its intersection with education and activism. Read more at CBC News.
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November 28
Prof. Charles Pascals weighs in on recent St. Michael's College School scandal, calls for greater oversight of private schools
In the wake of a scandal at St. Michael's College School Toronto, former deputy minister of education and OISE professor Charles Pascal calls for greater oversight of privately run schools. Read more at the Toronto Star.
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November 23
Schools play an important role in challenging toxic masculinity, OISE experts say
The recent allegations of assault and sexual assaults by students at St. Michael's College School in Toronto has prompted discussions on the role of 'toxic masculinity' as a key factor in perpetuating and aggravating acts of violence among young men. It may express itself in bullying, and can escalate from verbal harassment to extreme cases of physical assault, says OISE professor Roy Gillis, whose research focuses bullying, homophobia and hate crime victimization. Read more.
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November 21
Prof. John Miller discusses his new book on the roles love and compassion play in education
OISE professor John Miller's new book looks at the role love and compassion play in education. He recently sat down with Harvard Ed. Magazine to discuss compassion, seeing students as individuals, and why, at age 74, he still loves teaching. Read more.
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November 20
Prof. Roy Gillis speaks about toxic masculinity and ritualized violence after St. Michael's College School scandal
OISE Professor Roy Gillis discusses the recent St. Michael's College School scandal involving six students at the private school and provides his analysis of toxic masculinity and ritualized violence in connection to the incident. Watch at CTV News.
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November 20
Indigenous Education Month spotlight: Jennifer Brant
Throughout Indigenous Education Month, OISE News will be profiling Indigenous people from the OISE community who are doing work in Indigenous education. Through these conversations, we'll explore the question: 'How can Indigenous education advance justice for Indigenous peoples?' Today, we chat with Jennifer Brant, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning. Dr. Brant is from the Mohawk Nation and has family ties to Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Read more.
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November 16
Former Prof. Andy Hargreaves discusses trends in math education in Canada and why we need to make math a priority
Former OISE professor Andy Hargreaves and Pasi Sahlberg share common obstacles, trends and notable gains in math education in Australia and Canada, and why embracing math is so important. Read more at The Conversation Canada.
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November 15
Indigenous Education Month spotlight: Dallas Fiddler
Throughout Indigenous Education Month, OISE News will be profiling Indigenous people from the OISE community who are doing work in Indigenous education. Through these conversations, we'll explore the question: 'How can Indigenous education advance justice for Indigenous peoples?' Today, we chat with Dallas Fiddler, a Research Projects Coordinator and Indigenous Community Liaison with Professor Jeffrey Ansloos' Research Lab at OISE. Read more.
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November 12
JICS brings Indigenous perspectives into learning from the land
The Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study lab school's garden revitalization project is working to rejuvenate land to include diverse cultural and ecological perspectives. Read more.
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November 12
OISE alum Grace Karram Stephenson takes a deep-dive into higher and global education
Grace Karram Stephenson, a triple graduate and postdoctoral fellow at OISE, discusses her journey in comparative, international and development education and how she hopes to make an impact in the field. Read more.
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November 09
Treaty Week: OISE's Lab School shares lessons, resources on TRC's Calls to Action for the classroom
Responding to the TRC's Calls to Action around education, the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study (EJICS) Lab School has included lessons on Treaties in its curriculum while providing teachers with models for bringing Indigenous education into the classroom. Recently, with the expertise of Indigenous Professor Jennifer Wemigwans from OISE and Niigaanibines from Treaty #3 territory, the Lab School's Grade 1 and 5 classes explored Treaties and the Seven Grandfather Teachings based on a respectful and reciprocal pedagogy. Read more.
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November 09
New grad Melinda Scott featured for her wide-ranging U of T experiences
Meet Melinda Scott. She is the dean of students at University College and she now has a PhD in higher education under her belt. This impressive OISE grad is getting the most of her U of T experience. Read more.
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November 07
80-year-old OISE student John Horton set to be U of T's oldest graduate
When John Horton joins his fellow graduates at convocation this week, there will be one thing setting him apart from his classmates-the fact that he is receiving his degree at 80 years old. On November 8, the octogenarian will graduate with a Doctor of Education from OISE, making him U of T's oldest graduate in 2018. Read more.
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November 06
Professor Jennifer Brant sees crucial role for teachers in advancing Truth and Reconciliation in Canada
Jennifer Brant joined the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in August as an assistant professor in the department of curriculum, teaching and learning. With seven years of experience in university teaching and program co-ordination in Indigenous education, she is an accomplished Indigenous feminist scholar whose research focuses on Indigenous education and literature. She spoke recently to OISE's Kaitlyn Balkovec. Read more.
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November 06
Meet Marie Laing, a new OISE grad who is challenging racism against Indigenous people with education
Since starting her Master of Arts in 2016, the Kanyenkehá:ka (Mohawk) scholar has extended her commitment to anti-colonial and anti-racist education far beyond the classroom, playing a leading role in advancing anti-racism on campus. Read more.
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November 05
At 17, Sakina Rizvi shares what it is like to be an unusually young student at U of T and OISE
Sakina Rizvi was 17 when she graduated from her program studying the history of religion at the University of Toronto's Mississauga campus. This fall, she has started her Master of Education degree at OISE and is hoping to wrap up a PhD by age 25. Read more.
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November 02
OISE Professor James Slotta appointed to President's Chair in Education and Knowledge Technologies
Professor James Slotta has been appointed to the President's Chair in Education and Knowledge Technologies for a five-year term from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024. Read more.
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November 02
Nominate an OISE student for a 2019 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award
Do you know an OISE student who's making a difference? Nominate them for a 2019 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award! The Cressy Awards recognize students who have made outstanding extra-curricular contributions at OISE, the University of Toronto and/or the broader community. Faculty, staff and alumni may nominate a student at OISE before November 14. Learn more.
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November 01
OISE's Robertson Program co-hosts conference on reciprocal teaching and learning in Treaty #3 Territory
In October 2018, more than 150 educators gathered in Treaty #3 Territory (Fort Frances, Ontario) for the Gaa-izhi-izhitwaawaad anishinaabeg: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Conference, a collaboration among Seven Generations Education Institute, Rainy River District School Board, the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study's Robertson Program and Natural Curiosity. Read more.
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November 01
Prof. Carol Campbell publishes major study of teachers' professional learning and leadership
OISE Professor Carol Campbell and team have published one of the largest studies of teachers' professional learning and leadership. What they found is when professional learning is experienced by teachers, they will share their knowledge and positive outcomes which provides sustained impact for students, educators, families and communities. Read the new report.
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November 01
Indigenous Education Month spotlight: Sandi Wemigwase
November 1 marks the start of Indigenous Education Month. Throughout this month, OISE News will spotlight Indigenous people from the OISE community who are doing work in Indigenous education. Through these conversations, we'll explore the question: 'How can Indigenous education advance justice for Indigenous peoples?' Today, we start with Sandi Wemigwase. Sandi is a member of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians from Harbor Springs, Michigan and is currently a 3rd year doctoral student at OISE. Read more.
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October 31
Prof. Marvin Zuker, former Ontario judge, comments on national proposal to narrow role of judges in courtrooms after retirement
OISE professor and alumnus Marvin Zuker, a former judge of the Ontario Court of Justice, comments on the newly proposed restrictions on former judges acting as counsel: "Justice must not only be done but be must seen to be done," said Prof Zuker. "I think there are a lot issues, not only of bias, unfair advantage but also: What kind of information does the retired judge have that may or may not give his or her client an advantage?" Read more.
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October 30
Support researchers like Prof. Angela Pyle and her student Katie Kovacs in early childhood education and build the future
OISE Professor Angela Pyle and her student Katie Kovacs know that building a better tomorrow starts with building a solid foundation of learning and development for children. With your support, we can shape the future of early childhood education. Learn more and give your support.
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October 29
Prof. Todd Cunningham offers tips on combating the daily homework battle with your kids
Need some tips on combating the daily homework battle with your kids? OISE's Dr. Todd Cunningham discusses strategies for both parents and teens to create positive associations with homework. Read more.
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October 28
Prof. Charles Pascal on TCDSB's use of grade six EQAO results as criteria for high school admissions
A new inquiry found the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) has been using grade six EQAO results as criteria for admission into some highly competitive high school programs. OISE Prof. Charles Pascal responds: "It's irresponsible and it's lazy. If it's a bad use of EQAO data - it shouldn't be in the pot". Read more.
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October 26
Doctoral student Jacqueline Scott discusses race and advertising in the outdoors industry
Outdoor apparel giant MEC has publicly apologized for only using white models to sell wares. PhD student Jacqueline Scott responds, saying wilderness outfitter advertisements have created a "visual apartheid" and that the absence of Indigenous, Black and other racialized people in these ads has 'whitewashed' the history of our outdoor spaces. Read more.
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October 25
Prof. Tanya Titchkosky discusses the use of jazz hands and why universities must do more to recognize student disabilities
A university in the UK recently voted to swap clapping for 'jazz hands' to help students with anxiety and sensory issues. "There are a lot of different conditions people could have, like autism, anxiety, for which the use of 'jazz hands' would be beneficial," said OISE Professor Tanya Titchkosky, adding that our university campuses must do more to recognize student disabilities. Read more.
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October 24
Interview with JICS Parents Association President Beth Corcoran
The dedicated volunteer and mom-of-two discusses her work within the JICS community and why the new Endowment Fund is so important for the school. Read more.
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October 18
New Assistant Professor Dr. Jennifer Wemigwans brings expertise of Indigenous Knowledge and new media technologies to OISE
This August, OISE welcomed Dr. Jennifer Wemigwans as the new Assistant Professor in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education. Dr. Wemigwans' research focuses on the convergence between education, Indigenous knowledge, and new media technologies. She brings over 20 years of expertise in media exhibition, practice and consultation, Ojibwe language, Indigenous history, First Nations spirituality, and multigenerational Indigenous cultural literacy. Read more.
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October 17
Prof. Lana Stermac receives 2018 Distinguished Member Award of the Section on Women and Psychology
Congratulations to OISE Professor Lana Stermac, who has received the 2018 Distinguished Member Award of the Section on Women and Psychology (SWAP) of the Canadian Psychological Association. This award is presented annually on the merits of distinguished, long-standing, and substantial work on gender, women or related issues in teaching, research or practice. Read more.
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October 17
Prof. Abby Goldstein, a clinical psychologist, discusses how to talk to teens about cannabis
Now that it is legal in Canada, how should parents talk to their teens about cannabis? OISE Professor Abby Goldstein, a clinical psychologist and Canada Research Chair, discusses with Global News: "Kids already have some ideas and impressions about what's happening with cannabis and so starting by asking them what they know and then helping to fill in some of the blanks," says Prof. Goldstein. Watch now.
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October 16
Arbor Awards honour exceptional OISE volunteers
This year, nine members of the OISE community received Arbor Awards for their loyalty, generosity, and dedication to OISE and the Jackman Institute of Child Study (JICS). The annual awards recognize individuals who have made an exceptional impact at the University of Toronto through volunteerism. Read more.
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October 12
Prof. Creso Sa discusses the role of government science advisers in Canada
Can and should one person be designated as the main voice of 'science' in government today? OISE Professor Creso Sa discusses the role of government science advisers in his latest 'Policy & Practice' column at University Affairs. "If we want more reliable, research-based knowledge to be considered in policy-making, we need more than a cheerful 'team science' crowd to elevate the status of science in government." Read more.
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October 04
OISE professor Njoki Wane and student Chizoba Imoka honoured at U of T African Scholars Awards
Professor Njoki Wane and student Chizoba Imoka were two of the recipients of this year's African Scholars Awards - a recognition given to faculty, students, alumni and community leaders by the African Alumni Association at U of T. Read more.
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October 04
Dr. Jennifer Brant joins OISE as Assistant Professor of Indigenous Education and Literatures
Meet Dr. Jennifer Brant, who joined OISE as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning in August. She recently spoke to OISE News about what ignited her passion for Indigenous literature and women's issues, and what she's looking forward to at OISE. Read more.
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October 03
OISE named #1 school for education in Canada by University Magazine
OISE has been named the best school for education in Canada by University Magazine. Supported by a strong community of faculty, staff, students and alumni, OISE is widely recognized as a centre for excellence in education. Read more.
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October 01
Prof. Niva Piran receives prestigious publication award from Association for Women in Psychology
Congratulations to OISE Professor Emeritus Niva Piran who has received the 2018 Distinguished Publication Award for her book, "Journeys of embodiment at the intersection of body and culture: The Developmental theory of embodiment" from the Association for Women in Psychology (AWP). The Awards recognize published works that contribute significantly to research and theory that advance our understanding of the psychology of women and/or gender. Read more.
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October 01
OISE's Robertson Program to co-host three-day conference focused on land-based learning and culturally-responsive teaching
From October 2-4, the Robertson Program will co-host a conference in Fort Frances, a town in northwestern Ontario located on Treaty #3 territory. The event will bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators, policy makers, and academics to improve teaching within a framework of reconciliation and reciprocal learning. Read more.
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September 26
Master of Teaching student Rija Saleem conducts curriculum research abroad with U of T scholarship
The University of Toronto has now made it easier for students to find funding for global learning opportunities. Just this summer, OISE Master of Teaching student Rija Saleem went abroad after being awarded a Queen Elizabeth Scholarship to conduct research at a school in Rwanda. "When you go abroad, you get time to learn about yourself and develop a sense of independence. At the same time you're highly social because you don't know people, and you learn cross-cultural communication skills," Saleem says. Read more.
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September 26
Prof. Tricia Seifert and team aim to uncover the factors that lead to effective student affairs programs
OISE Professor Dr. Tricia Seifert's research finds that organizational culture is pivotal in supporting student success. To help understand the factors that lead to effective student affairs programs, Dr. Seifert and team including academics from OISE and Memorial University started the Supporting Student Success project. The team developed a '360 degree' understanding of how students, staff, faculty and senior administrators perceive their institutions' culture around student success, and presented the findings at two major conferences this year. Read more.
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September 25
Dr. Bonnie Burstow establishes new scholarship for research into violence against Indigenous women
A new scholarship has been established at OISE by Dr. Bonnie Burstow. Burstow's Scholarship for Research into Violence Against Indigenous Women: In Memory of Helen Betty Osborne will be directed to a graduate student whose thesis focuses on violence against Indigenous women. Read more.
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September 24
Dr. Bonnie Burstow's book shortlisted for Vine Award in Canadian Jewish Literature
Dr. Bonnie Burstow's novel, The Other Mrs. Smith, has been shortlisted in the fictional category for the Vine Award in Canadian Jewish Literature. Read more for the announcement, along with an excerpt from the novel.
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September 24
OISE alum Rumeet Billan shares research on women, work and ideas for creating equitable workplaces
OISE alumna Dr. Rumeet Billan has released new survey research that shows the prevalence of women who experience or witness acts of being cut down or discredited based on gender in the workplace (also known as Tall Poppy Syndrome). The research, based on 1500+ responses from Canadian women across industries, sectors and roles, suggests both men and women participate in undermining or undervaluing women at work. Watch Dr. Billan speak about her findings and what can be done to create better workplace environments.
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September 21
Prof. Kang Lee breaks down the science of lying on AsapSCIENCE
OISE Professor Kang Lee and his student Sarah Zanette of Dr. Kang Lee's Development Lab break down the science of lying and show off their innovative 'lie-detection technology' in a new AsapSCIENCE episode, "Can you spot a liar?" Watch here.
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September 21
PhD student Adam Davies discusses the issue of toxic masculinity in gay communities
"For a lot of gay men, just by being gay, there is this sense of insecurity of being a failure because they're not performing their masculinity in the way that they (feel like they) are expected to," says Adam Davies, doctoral candidate in education, gender and sexuality studies at OISE. Davies discusses the issue of toxic masculinity in the gay community. Read more in HuffPost.
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September 20
New course aims to arm OISE student teachers with stronger skills in math teaching and research
Starting this fall, OISE student teachers will be required to take a 24-hour course on basic arithmetic on top of 54 hours focusing on math pedagogy and research. This comes after OISE researchers found that about one-third of new student teachers scored at or below 70 per cent, the provincial standard, on a Grade 6 and 7 level math test. Read more in The Globe and Mail.
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September 19
OISE alum Dr. Brian Hodges named fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Congratulations to OISE alumnus Brian Hodges, professor at U of T Medicine and OISE, for being named fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. As one of the highest honours in the country's health sciences community, fellows are recognized for their leadership, creativity and commitment to advancing academic health science. Read more.
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September 17
OISE ranked top education institute in Canada, 11th in the world
For the second consecutive year, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto has been ranked the 11th best educational institution in the world by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Read more.
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September 12
Prof. Lauren Bialystok discusses Ontario reverting to outdated sex-ed curriculum in Washington Post
OISE Professor Lauren Bialystok discusses the Ontario provincial government's recent announcement that it was scrapping the sex-education curriculum updated in 2015 and replacing it with a version from 1998. Bialystok says the rollback would put the health and safety of children at risk and lead them to adopt "dangerous conceptions of sexuality, consent and body image." Read more at Washington Post.
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September 11
OISE alum Renee Connors featured for moving from Toronto to teach in remote First Nations community
OISE alum and Indigenous teacher Renee Connors is headed to Fort Severn First Nation to teach grades 7 and 8 for the first time. "She's going to make a big difference up in Fort Severn," said Kyle Hill of Teach For Canada, a non-profit which helps teachers adjust to working in Northern communities. "A lot of the kids in the north see teachers come and go. Having stability and the teacher in the school is absolutely correlated with student success and trust in education." Read more at Cape Breton Post.
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September 10
Prof. Jack Quarter selected as finalist for SSHRC Partnership Award
Congratulations to OISE Professor Jack Quarter who has been selected as one of the finalists for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Award. The Partnership Award recognizes outstanding achievement in research, training, knowledge mobilization or developing a new partnership approach to research. Read more.
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September 10
OISE community shares words of advice for incoming students
For new and returning students, the first day of class often brings both excitement and nervousness. To help ease the transition, OISE faculty, staff, students, and alumni share their words of advice with incoming students in a new video. Watch here.
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September 07
Prof. Michael Skolnik discusses Canada's number one international ranking in post-secondary education
OISE Professor Emeritus Michael Skolnik explains the factors behind Canada's leading international performance in post-secondary education and how the education system compares to other countries. Read more.
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September 06
Prof. Creso Sa discusses the Ford government and free speech on university campuses
Do Ontario universities need free speech policies? OISE Professor Creso Sa weighs in: "Most with a working knowledge of higher education would agree we are nowhere near a free speech crisis in colleges and universities, let alone one justifying government intervention." Read more in University Affairs.
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September 05
Prof. Mary Reid debates sex education and math scores on TVO's The Agenda
From Queen's Park to the classroom, OISE teaching expert Dr. Mary. Reid weighs in on how classrooms will be affected by Ontario's recent education policy changes. Watch on The Agenda.
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September 04
Prof. Charles Pascal explains why split grade classrooms can be a win-win for all students
Are split grade classrooms something parents should be concerned about? OISE professor and former deputy minister of education Charles Pascal says there's no need to worry - split classrooms can be a win-win for all students, especially when teachers take advantage of the learning environment and remain attentive to individual needs. Listen on CBC Ontario Morning.
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September 03
Prof. Clare Brett weighs in on the TDSB's decision to lift its social media ban
Social media use in classrooms can be beneficial to students, and even has the potential to create a meaningful impact on how curriculum is delivered, says OISE professor Clare Brett, in response to the Toronto District School Board lifting its ban on popular social media and video streaming sites including Snapchat, Instagram and Netflix. Read more.
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August 31
Learning to lie has cognitive benefits, finds new study by Dr. Kang Lee
It's a tenet of Parenting 101 that kids should tell the truth. But a recent study co-authored by OISE professor Kang Lee suggests that learning to lie can confer cognitive benefits.
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August 29
Lecturer Dr. Angela Nardozi offers tips for teachers on selecting resources with Indigenous content
OISE alum and lecturer Dr. Angela Nardozi offers tips for educators on assessing and selecting resources with Indigenous content across the grade levels. The free webinar features insights from guest speaker Dr. John Doran, Assoc. Professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of PEI. Watch here.
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August 28
OISE's back to school hub: Tips and resources for parents and educators
With the new school year just around the corner, OISE has rounded up top tips and resources from our education experts to help parents and educators prepare for back to school. Learn how to foster inclusivity among children, create LGBTQ-friendly spaces, integrate Indigenous content into the curriculum, and more. Read more.
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August 28
Prof. Eve Tuck and alum Sheila Cote-Meek discuss promises, challenges of universities as spaces for Indigenous knowledge
OISE Prof. Eve Tuck and alum Dr. Sheila Cote-Meek discuss bringing Indigenous knowledge into academia and decolonizing the classroom on CBC Radio: Unreserved: "One role that has emerged for the university is that it is the sole place where knowledge generation is seen as legitimated. I would like to see Indigenous communities be understood as also sites of knowledge generation and creation." Listen here.
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August 27
Prof. Creso Sá explains why the Trump effect has little to do with international student flow in Canada
Professor Creso Sá, Director of OISE's Centre for the Study of Canadian & International Higher Education, weighs in on the impact of the Trump presidency on international students choosing Canadian universities. "Canadian officials have seized too easily on the Trump effect as an explanation," suggests Prof. Sa, whose research found that international student flow is mostly "decoupled from political and policy changes." Read more.
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August 24
Professor Lauren Biaylstok weighs in on Ontario's interim sex-ed curriculum
Mixed messaging in Ontario's interim sex education curriculum is likely to confuse teachers and prevent students from learning about fundamental concepts, says Dr. Biaylstok. Read more.
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August 24
Dr. Hilary Inwood shares insights on the benefits of eco-art education
In a recent interview with the Ontario College of Teachers, OISE lecturer and art researcher Dr. Hilary Inwood discusses the benefits of eco-art education and shares insights from her research on teacher preparation and environmental learning. Read more.
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August 20
Dr. Michel Kouadio appointed Director of Education Commons at OISE
On August 13, Dr. Michel Kouadio joined OISE as Director of Education Commons. In addition to holding a PhD in Computer Science, Dr. Kouadio has over ten years of career experience in various leadership roles, attesting to his expertise in technology and management. We warmly welcome him to the new role. Read more.
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August 16
OISE alum and former poet laureate Dionne Brand shortlisted for 2018 Toronto Book Awards
OISE alumna and honorary degree recipient Dionne Brand has been shortlisted for the 2018 Toronto Book Awards with her anthology "The Unpublished City" that features poetry and prose from emerging, unpublished Toronto writers. Dionne is an award-winning author and poet and Toronto's former poet laureate. Read more.
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August 15
OISE alum and world-renowned sociologist Dorothy Smith's work will frame new health studies course at UTSC
Scholarship from OISE will be used as readings in a new course combining health studies, feminism and public policy taught by Dr. Laura Bisaillon at University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). The unique course is framed by the contributions of world-renowned sociologist and OISE alum Dorothy Smith. Read more.
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August 14
OISE alum Carrie Chassels appointed Vice-Provost, Student Affairs at U of Guelph
OISE alumna Carrie Chassels has been appointed Vice-Provost, Student Affairs at the University of Guelph where she will lead student development, well-being and success. Previously, Carrie was director of OISE's Office of the Registrar and Student Services. Read more.
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August 14
Prof. Mary Reid introduces new math-content course at OISE to better prepare future teachers
Many teacher education programs focus on math theory and how children learn, but fail to refresh basic concepts, says OISE Professor Mary Reid. To address this issue, Dr. Reid has created a new standalone math-content course for students in OISE's Master of Teaching program. The course will focus on refreshing basic math concepts like fractions and arithmetic, with the goal of better preparing future teachers to teach the subject. Read more via Globe and Mail.
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August 13
Dr. Shahrzad Mojab appointed Director of the Equity Studies program at U of T
Congratulations to Professor Shahrzad Mojab, internationally renown scholar, teacher and activist, who has been appointed Director of the Equity Studies program at the University of Toronto. The OISE professor began her 5-year term on August 1, 2018. Read more.
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August 09
12 OISE researchers receive SSHRC Insight Grants
12 OISE researchers have received SSHRC Insight Grants for 2018. Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Insight Grants are awarded to both emerging and established scholars for 2-5 year research projects that contribute in significant ways to our knowledge of people, societies, and the global community at large. Read more.
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August 07
School demands on parents hit low-income and minority students hardest, says PhD student Max Antony-Newman
Involvement in a child's education is shaped by gender, race and cultural norms, explains OISE PhD candidate Max Antony-Newman, whose research looks at how school demands on ethnic minority and low-income parents can increase inequality. In The Conversation Canada, Antony-Newman explains why schools and teachers should adopt a more holistic definition of parental involvement. Read more.
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August 07
Prof. Creso Sa explains why the conversation about international education in Canada needs a reboot
In a new op-ed, OISE Professor Creso Sa calls attention to the gap between rhetoric and reality in international education for professionals, researchers, service providers and advocates. Sa explains why the conversation about international education needs a reboot and how it influences Canada's policy thinking. Read more.
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August 03
PhD candidate Max Antony-Newman shares research on immigrant parents, family engagement and schools
In a new podcast, OISE PhD candidate Max Antony-Newman explores how immigrant parents are involved in their children's education and why it would be beneficial for Canadian schools to adopt a new view of parental involvement. Listen here.
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August 03
OISE alum Syrus Marcus Ware, artist, educator and activist, explains the role of art in the struggle for rights
"If activists are the soldiers, then artists are the street medics," says OISE alumni, visual artist, activist, researcher, youth-advocate and educator Syrus Marcus Ware. In a new TEDxUofT talk, he discusses the role of art in the struggle for rights. Watch now.
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August 02
Healing the Human Spirit: OISE alum Kahontakwas Diane Longboat helps CAMH patients embrace their Indigenous heritage
OISE alum Kahontakwas Diane Longboat is helping patients and clients at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) embrace their Indigenous heritage. Using the hospital's medicine gardens, sacred fire and sweat lodge, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit patients and clients now have access to culturally relevant care for the first time. Read more.
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August 01
OISE alum Dr. Karen Edge co-authors report on teacher motivation, retention in the workforce
OISE's Dr. Karen Edge, Chair of OISE Alumni Association-UK, with support from OISE Professor Kathy Broad and alumna Dr. Angela Nardozi, co-authored the report, "Securing the 21st Century Teacher Workforce: Global perspectives on teacher motivation and retention" (2017). The report looks at how global governments, districts, schools and more are working to support teachers, with a focus on teacher motivation and retention. Read the report.
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July 26
Viewpoint: Prof. Rinaldo Walcott on Toronto's gun violence reduction plan and its impact on racialized communities
Watch OISE Prof. Rinaldo Walcott of the Department of Social Justice Education as he outlines gaps in Toronto's approach to reducing gun violence and how education can play an essential role in supporting racialized communities. Walcott says education opens pathways to better employment opportunities and helps people understand the experiences of individuals from other communities. Watch here.
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July 24
OISE alum Amanda Parris, CBC host and community activist, unpacks gun violence in Toronto and calls for new strategy
OISE alum Amanda Parris, host at CBC, explores why Toronto's anti-violence activism of the early 2000s was largely unsuccessful in disrupting structures of power and systems of inequity that lead to gun violence. Drawing from her own experiences as well as those of other activists and community organizers, Parris calls on the city to learn from its history to address gun violence today. Read more.
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July 24
Prof. Emeritus Keith Oatley offers insights from his research on reading and personal growth
Reading makes us think and feel in new and different ways, says OISE Professor Emeritus Keith Oatley. "You give up some of your own habits and thoughts, and you take on your own idea of being a different person in circumstances that you might otherwise never had been in." Prof. Oatley offers insights from his research on the benefits of reading fiction. Read more via NBC News.
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July 23
Indigenous children's rights advocate Dr. Cindy Blackstock delivers 2018 R.W.B. Jackson Lecture
On June 13, OISE held its signature event, the R.W.B. Jackson Lecture. Over 800 faculty, students, staff, alumni, and members of the OISE and University of Toronto community gathered to hear renowned Indigenous children's rights advocate Dr. Cindy Blackstock in conversation with award-winning CBC journalist Connie Walker.
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July 20
OISE alum Rebecca Jamieson, leading light in Indigenous education, receives Order of Canada
OISE alumna Rebecca Jamieson has received the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest honours, for her longstanding service and commitment to advancing Indigenous education. President and CEO of Six Nations Polytechnic, Jamieson has spent 30 years improving outcomes for Indigenous students and bridging gaps in understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultures. Read more.
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July 20
Prof. Lauren Bialystok discusses Ford government's plan to repeal 2015 sex-ed curriculum
"Revoking the 2015 curriculum and going back to the 1998 version is preposterous, is terrible for education, and is bad for democracy," says OISE Professor Lauren Bialystok, in response to the Ford government's plan to scrap an updated health curriculum before the 2018-19 school year in favour of the version used in the 1990s. Read more.
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July 19
OISE Library offers 50 freely accessible resources on Indigenous education for educators
In response to the Ministry of Education's recent cancellation of a project to include more Indigenous content in Ontario classrooms, the OISE Library has compiled a list of 50 freely accessible resources on truth and reconciliation and Indigenous education for educators. Read more.
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July 19
OISE librarian Desmond Wong's guide to freely accessible Indigenous education resources goes viral
Desmond Wong, a librarian at the OISE Library, responded to the cancellation of TRC curriculum writing sessions by creating the now viral OISE Library guide to freely accessible Indigenous education resources. "I compiled these items so that teachers would have something that they could look to that are largely created by Indigenous educators, artists, and authors to bring those authentic world views into their classrooms," said Wong. Read more via CBC.
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July 16
Viewpoint: Dr. Lauren Bialystok discusses the Ontario government's decision to revert back to an outdated sex-ed curriculum
OISE's Dr. Lauren Bialystok discusses the Ontario government's decision to revert back to an outdated sex education curriculum, and how students' health will be affected. "The 1998 curriculum was written before kids had cell phones, before the internet was the primary source of information for most people, and before social media. Children live in a very different world," Dr. Bialystok explains. Read more.
