As Department Head of English Language Learning at St. Robert CHS, alum Meghan Ferrari works closely with newcomer students to ensure they are supported. It's what inspired her new book The Garden, which follows a fifteen-year-old Syrian boy and his family caught in the middle of international conflict. Learn more about how Meghan is shining a light on the experiences of refugees and newcomers through storytelling. Read more.

Big futures start in the little hands. That was the motto of this year's JICS Gala for tuition support at OISE's world-renowned Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Lab School. Parents, teachers, alumni and community members generously helped raise funds for the school's Diana Rankin/Muncaster Family Tuition Support Fund. View photos.

The recent changes to Ontario's childcare system will impact the ability of low-income families to access quality childcare, say OISE researchers. This access is crucial, they say. "Evidence shows that the potential effects of high-quality early childhood education and care are strongest for children from low-income households." Read more.

We've always thought the ability to create art is a uniquely human trait, but PhD student Steve Engels disagrees. In a recent TEDxUofT talk, the educational video game design student explores how AI is learning to master human tasks - including artistic ones. Watch now.

The Ontario government recently announced a panel to assess intellectual property and commercialization related to science and innovation in the postsecondary education sector. Professor Creso Sa argues the panel is based on a narrow and limited perspective about the role of higher education in supporting innovation. Professor Sa adds that its focus on patenting will not accurately capture how knowledge generated in academia contributes to innovation in the private sector. Read more.

Fostering mindfulness in kids (and adults!) has many benefits. It helps build habits of mind that are central to well-being, learning, and cognitive and emotional development. OISE researcher Shelley Murphy created free activity sheets that offer short and engaging ways to teach mindfulness to children. Read more.

Will mandatory math testing for new teachers help ensure their math proficiency? OISE's math education expert worries it won't. In this new op-ed, Professor Mary Reid shares her research on why prioritizing high-quality course engagement with pre-service teachers may be more effective. Read more.

"An entrepreneurship learning community for Grades 6-12, the Bootstrapping Checklist allows teachers to incorporate design thinking in the classroom," says founder and alum Richard Baxter. Richard explains how 'teacherpreneurs' can engage kids with computer code to start building socially responsible projects that meet local and global needs, combining social justice, business and design thinking into one dynamic, easy-to-start program. Watch now.

A kindergarten class in Scarborough is running a regular drop-in session for parents to spend time with their kids. Parents relish the time spent with their kids in the class, where they meet others, develop relationships with the educators, and gain deeper insight into play-based learning so they can recreate it at home. Professor Charles Pascal says this kind of parent-teacher collaboration should be made more common. Read more.

The French translation of "Natural Curiosity 2nd Edition: The Importance of Indigenous Perspectives in Children's Environmental Inquiry" is now available. A resource for educators, the second edition supports awareness of Indigenous perspectives and their importance to environmental education. It aims to situate Indigenous teachings into the heart of Canadian educational settings and curricula addressing environmental issues. Read more.

Alum Dr. Alex Abramovich has won the 2019 CIHR-IPPH Trailblazer Award in Public Health for outstanding early career research. His trailblazing research focuses on preventing, reducing and ending the epidemic of homelessness among LGBTQ2S youth and young adults and improving public health. Read more.

On May 2, the Young Alumni Council presented this year's InspirED Award to Dr. Eric Jackman for his immense contributions in supporting child study and education through the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Lab School. At the award luncheon, Dean Glen Jones, alumni, colleagues and friends recognized and celebrated Dr. Jackman, who is both an outstanding leader and a wonderful friend to OISE. View photos.

It's Teacher Appreciation Week. To show their appreciation, Grade 2 students from OISE's laboratory school, the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study, share why teachers are so important. Watch now.

"Teachers are the closest actors to education and a lot of us take the language of instruction for granted," says PhD candidate Mama Adobea Nii Owoo, recipient of this year's Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award for her thesis on Indigenous languages and barriers to education in Ghana. In particular, her work draws from Canadian First Nations' language initiatives to create an effective Indigenous language instruction policy for Ghanaian schools. Read more.

Anti-Semitism is on the rise worldwide and Professor Bonnie Burstow believes the academic study of the phenomenon has been lacking in recent years. In response, she is creating a new scholarship to help students who wish to study the subject. Read more.

Professor Kathleen Gallagher travelled to drama classrooms around the world to learn more about youth and their experiences of hope. The result? A new documentary play that highlights how global youth are finding hope for the future. Read more.

Indigenous Education Liaison, Lindsay DuPré, is building a Métis collective in Canada. The Mamawi Project hopes to connect young people from across the country to build on their sense of identity and a stronger Métis Nation. Read more.

PhD candidate Edmund Adam, whose research focuses on how university rankings influence institutional policy, discusses the Times Higher Education (THE) impact rankings. The new rankings are partly a response to criticism that THE's flagship rankings were not looking broadly enough at institutional excellence by encompassing factors such as teaching quality or social impact. Read more.

Congratulations to Suleyman Demi, Chizoba Imoka, Umme Juthi Jamila, Ezinwanne Odozor, Elicia Pavan, Henry Ssali and Kristen Wantuchowicz. Meet some of the outstanding Cressy Award winners who have provided support to fellow students and encouraged diversity and inclusion at every opportunity. Read more.

"School doesn't directly prepare students to be political. However, we are finding that deep pedagogical learning predictably makes them more sensitive to their environments, locally and globally," explains Professor Emeritus Michael Fullan, an international authority on educational reform. He argues that his team's work on deep learning is critical to a more informed and democratic future in dealing with the increasing disrespect for evidence. Read more.

Where are the best places to travel in 2019? Our alumni share their top spots for vacation and adventure, plus tips about local attractions and traveling responsibly. Read more.

Congratulations to recent grad Cindy Gouveia for receiving the SWAAC 2019 Angela Hildyard Recognition Award in the category of Emerging Leader. The award, named after OISE professor and alum Angela Hildyard, recognizes outstanding individuals who demonstrate commitment, vision and leadership in advancing higher education. Read more.

Before posting photos of your children online, consider asking for permission. Doctoral student J. Wallace Skelton says that giving children the choice early on over what photos are taken and shared is sensible and teaches them safe habits. Listen on CBC Metro Morning.

Congratulations to alumni Diane Goudie and Eleanor Moore, 2019 recipients of the YWCA Women of Distinction Award in the education category. Co-founders of the Linden School for girls, Diane and Eleanor are leaders in socially progressive schooling and supporting girls' education. Read more.

The latest parenting advice from Canada's pediatricians is to shift away from shaming, blaming and any other types of negative discipline to what they call positive parenting. Gold-standard randomized trials have demonstrated how positive parenting techniques are more effective at reducing negative behaviour in children, says OISE professor Jenny Jenkins. Read more.

The federal government has sent an encouraging sign for Canadian students looking to study abroad, says PhD student Diane Barbaric. In University Affairs, Barbaric discusses the recent budget announcement and its implications for outbound student mobility. Read more.

Alum and former Toronto Poet Laureate Dionne Brand is one of three Canadian nominees for the Griffin Poetry Prize, which recognizes the best books of poetry published in Canada and abroad. Brand is nominated for her poetry collection The Blue Clerk. Read more.

While standardized tests have remained relatively the same over the last 100 years, the way we understand literacy has greatly changed. Across Canada, researchers and educators have documented the need to transform how the provinces assess literacy and consider more innovative designs. Read more.

Electronic books are becoming increasingly popular for story time, but researchers have found that the bells and whistles, such as sound effects and animation, can sometimes distract young children. Professor Patricia Ganea gives suggestions to help parents use e-books more effectively with toddlers. Read more.

This April, OISE will be welcoming delegates from the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Conference - the largest gathering of leaders, researchers, policy-makers and educators of its kind. In line with AERA's goal of promoting excellent research, the OISE Library is celebrating faculty publications in this month's lobby display. Find out what's on display from renowned leaders in the field of education. Read more.

To learn more about the relationship between social media and Indigenous youth's mental health, Professor Jeffrey Ansloos is partnering with Twitter through a SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant. Together, they're examining how Twitter could be improved to not only respond to mental health crises but also support initiatives that would make the online environment a safer and more meaningful space for Indigenous youth. Read more.

Starting April 5, for the first time in over 40 years, Toronto will play host to the American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. The largest gathering of scholars in the field of education research, the AERA Annual Meeting is a five-day conference that showcases ground-breaking education research and innovative studies in a variety of areas, from elementary through to post-secondary education. Read more.

Alum Diane Tepylo teaches a course that aims to educate teacher candidates about coding. Prof. Tepylo, who teaches at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa, said that when it comes to learning math, the evidence suggests that if it's done well, coding can improve problem-solving and mathematical thinking for both teacher candidates and elementary-school students. Read more.

On March 27, OISE held its signature event, the R.W.B. Jackson Lecture. It was a packed house in the OISE auditorium where faculty, students, staff, alumni, and members of the OISE and University of Toronto community gathered to hear the Honourable William G. Davis in conversation with his biographer and award-winning journalist Dr. Steve Paikin. Read more.

Alum Brenda Wastasecoot's work - in poetry, counselling and teaching - is focused on the healing powers of storytelling, which she discovered through her own work in auto-ethnography and by listening to the stories of others. Now, Wastasecoot is using her experiences to help increase access to meaningful and relevant post-secondary education for First Nations students. Read more.

Large differences in how parents treat their children can impact sibling relationships and mental health, according to a piece co-authored by Professor Jennifer Jenkins. She gives five tips for fairer parenting for when stress and other factors contribute to favouritism. Read more.

Student assessment is a challenge for many Ontario kindergarten teachers due to large class sizes, finds a study co-authored by Professor Angela Pyle. "Despite many children entering kindergarten not having the necessary self-regulation to play independently for long periods of time, due to class size, teachers are unable to fully leverage the power of both play and assessment to develop children's self-regulation," says Prof. Pyle. Read more in The Conversation.

Congratulations to OISE's 2019 Staff Excellence Awards winners: Ai-Ri Brown, Susana La Rosa, Marianne Lau, and Mary Lovatsis. The Staff Excellence Awards honour individuals and teams in categories of excellence, innovation and leadership. This recognition acknowledges the integral role these administrators play in making OISE an exceptional place to work and learn.The staff award winners were honoured together with teaching award winners at a special reception on March 27. Read more.

Congratulations to OISE's 2019 Teaching Excellence Award recipients: Eunice Jang, Brenda Stein Dzaldov, Tanya Titchkosky, and Josie Di Vincenzo. The award recognizes their outstanding contributions in teaching and learning which further OISE's success as a leader in education. The teaching award winners were honoured together with staff award winners at a special reception on March 27. Read more.

PhD student Mama Adobea Nii Owoo has been named recipient of the Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award. The award, given by the University of Toronto, recognizes doctoral students demonstrating outstanding academic and extracurricular leadership. Read more.

Professor Charles Pascal, a former deputy minister of education, is quoted in a column discussing the Ontario government's plan to increase the average class size in elementary and high schools across the province. Read more.

Dr. Glen Sharpe, a Mohawk of the Bay of Quinte, has achieved a lot since graduating with his Education Doctorate from OISE. When he is not researching topics in teacher abuse and classroom management at Nipissing University, he is mentoring teachers at the Indigenous organization Indspire. He was also recently given a tremendous honour for excellence in academic teaching. Read more.

With heavy hearts, the OISE community shares the news of the passing of Professor Emeritus David Hunt, whose remarkable university teaching career spanned 50 years. In honour of his life and contributions to OISE, we remember our good friend and colleague Dr. David Hunt. Read more.

Ontario is poised to require every high school student take four online courses. What will this mean for students? Professor Clare Brett says that more online learning is not a bad idea in principle. For some students, particularly well-organized, mature and motivated students, online courses are a good option - however, not all teenagers have these skills. Read more.

Professor Lauren Bialystok discusses Ontario's new and controversial health and physical education curriculum, which critics say does not do enough to teach young people about issues such as gender identity. "To say the new document will introduce consent in Grade 4 is hopeful sounding, but it's actually meaningless unless we know what it means to talk about consent and how it's introduced," says Professor Bialstok. Read more.

High school students will face some of the the biggest changes to their education under plans announced by the Ontario government, with larger classes and mandatory courses delivered online. Professor Charles Pascal weighs in. Read more.

Dean Glen Jones comments on the massive school admissions investigation in the U.S. which has shed light on problems in Canada's education consulting industry. The scandal has spurred uncertainty over B.C. consultants' ethical standards and credentials when it comes to university student admissions services. Read more in The Star Vancouver.

Congratulations to EdD grad Dr. Daniel Andreae, an Associate Adjunct Professor at University of Waterloo and University of Guelph-Humber, who has been named Professor of the Decade for 2020 by the International Association of Top Professionals. Dr. Andreae is being recognized for two decades of professional experience in higher education and a lifetime of achievement in the field. Read more.

An innovative component of Ontario's full-day kindergarten program is the educator team. This strategic professional partnership that sees two people seamlessly collaborate throughout the day to provide an enriched learning environment for children has been proven to lead to student success, say OISE's Janette Pelletier and Christina Moore. Read more.

During her language education studies at OISE, alum Beverley Biggar found that most teaching techniques were not conforming to how people pick up new languages. Motivated to change this, Biggar set out to develop Speax App through her startup company Speax to help users learn languages more naturally, immersing themselves in an AI-based simulation of everyday tourist scenarios. Read more.

Would a cellphone ban in classrooms work? Not according to professor and former deputy minister of education Charles Pascal. "Telling post-millennials to get rid of their cellphones is almost like telling them not to breathe," he says. Read more.

Alum Kelci Archibald, who coordinates student peer programs at the University of Toronto, shares how an arts-based approach to career development can help students cultivate creativity to better navigate the unpredictable landscape of work. Read more.

Professor Mary Reid comments on the sex-ed curriculum 'snitch line' which allowed parents to call in complaints about teachers who allegedly said they would teach or were teaching aspects of the 2015 sex-ed curriculum. Dr. Reid discusses whether or not flagged complaints are examples of misconduct on behalf of teachers. Read more in CBC.

Professor Charles Pascal makes comments regarding decisions of the Ford government to boost funding for schools in order to deal with students with autism. Pascal weighs in about the speed of the implementation for the policy decision. Read more.

For International Women's Day, OISE is spotlighting Kiran Mirchandani and Jamie Magnusson - two OISE scholars who are working to build a more just and inclusive future for women. From organizing queer, trans, Black, Indigenous and women of colour sex workers to improving work and workplace conditions for women in low wage jobs, here's how Mirchandani and Magnusson are making an impact. Read more.

Normand Labrie has been appointed as the Associate Dean of Programs. Labrie's term will begin on July 1st, 2019. Read more.

87% of women report having successes undermined by others at work. It's a workplace phenomenon known as Tall Poppy Syndrome, where someone is criticized or cut down because of their achievements or successes. On today's Breakfast Television, OISE alum and learning architect Dr. Rumeet Billan speaks about Tall Poppy Syndrome and offers solutions to counter harmful workplace behaviours. Watch here.

Ontario's full-day kindergarten program has shown major results when it comes to children's social, emotional and cognitive development, says OISE professor Charles Pascal, who was instrumental in developing the model. The play-based, curiosity-driven approach guided by an early childhood educator and certified teacher in each class has resulted in more children showing up in first grade with increased readiness for formal education. Read more.

In a new EdCan Network factsheet, OISE Professor Jim Cummins outlines practical ways teachers can implement inclusive learning strategies and programs that heighten engagement among multilingual students from immigrant backgrounds. It has been found that multilingual students who are encouraged to use their home language in the classroom are more likely to engage academically, rather than feel limited by their current abilities in the school language. Read more.

Congratulations to OISE's 2019 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award recipients: Suleyman Demi, Chizoba Imoka, Umme Juthi Jamila, Ezinwanne Odozor, Elicia Pavan, Henry Ssali and Kristen Wantuchowicz. These seven outstanding OISE graduates have made a difference by striving to improve the lives and learning of others on campus and in the community. Recipients will be honoured at the U of T Cressy Awards ceremony on April 22. Read more.

OISE PhD candidate Jacqueline Beaulieu discusses recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Plan (OSAP) in a new blog. She says confusion over cost savings of the tuition program and uncertainty about the prior program's contributions to post-secondary access will challenge the public when assessing the merits and drawbacks of the Ontario government's changes to OSAP. Read more.

Towards Youth: A Play on Radical Hope was born out of OISE Professor Kathleen Gallagher's research into the distinct chemistry that occurs between students within a high school drama class. A series of interconnected plays, Towards Youth explores radical hope in young people in classrooms around the world. Dr. Gallagher and renowned playwright Andrew Kushnir bring the world premiere of the new play to Toronto until March 16. Read more.

OISE professor Charles Pascal makes comments to CBC about the decision for a snow day to be declared. Charles weighs in on the difference between hazardous storms and inconvenient weather. Read more.

At one time, they were graduate students at OISE. Now, they're using their knowledge and experiences to make a difference both here in Toronto and around the world. From TV personalities and distinguished authors to trailblazing politicians, learn about how some of OISE's Black alumni are making an impact in our local and global communities. Read more.

The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto has been ranked the 7th best educational institution in the world by the QS World University Rankings. It remains highest out of all institutions in Canada, and now holds the top place for public universities in North America. Read more.

In a recent op-ed in the Toronto Star, Professor Charles Pascal says that while we need highly qualified therapists and researchers when it comes to autism support, parent-mediated models can be effective and are worthy of further investment and exploration. Read more.

Each year, the Vari Scholarship provides financial support for exceptional University of Toronto students who plan to pursue a career in primary or secondary teaching in Ontario. Vari Scholar Krystal Morgan sits down with Dr. Helen Vari to discuss the enormous impact that the scholarship has had on her education and student experience at OISE. Read more.

Teachers are calling for for more support amid 'escalating crisis' of classroom violence. But why do young children act out aggressively against their teachers and classmates in the first place? Professor and Clinical Psychologist Judith Wiener explains. Read more.

Congratulations to OISE professor George Dei, who has been nominated by the Paulo Freire Democratic Project (PFDP) to receive its annual Social Justice Award at the 2019 American Education Research Association (AERA) Conference that will be held in Toronto in April. This award is given to individuals and organizations that embody the life and legacy of Paulo Freire, a Brazilian educator and philosopher who was a leading advocate of critical pedagogy. Read more.

"Towards Youth: A Play on Radical Hope" is a production based on Prof. Kathleen Gallagher's research exploring how drama's collaborative nature helps incite dialogue and civic engagement in young people. Read more.

Dr. OmiSoore H. Dryden, an interdisciplinary scholar working at the intersections of health science, social science and humanities, has been named James Robinson Johnston (JRJ) Chair in Black Canadian Studies at Dalhousie. Dr. Dryden earned her PhD in Social Justice Education from OISE, where her dissertation examined how blood donation rules discriminate against certain populations. Read more.

Professor Emeritus David Booth was an influential educator, prolific author, and staunch advocate for literacy who saw the value in all forms of reading, from classic literature to social media postings. For more than 30 years, Booth taught and mentored undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Education and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, spreading his enthusiasm to generations of teachers. Read more.

Due to worsening conditions, all classes starting at 4pm or later at the St. George campus are cancelled. Buildings and facilities remain open.

With very heavy hearts, the OISE community shares the news of the passing of Professor Jack Quarter of the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education. In honour of his memory and impact, we remember our dear colleague and friend Dr. Quarter. Read more.

As part of the Ontario government's effort to reduce the deficit, Education Minister Lisa Thompson is looking at the possibility of increasing class sizes from kindergarten to Grade 3. "This is a bad idea on many fronts," wrote doctoral student Sachin Maharaj in a recent op-ed with the Toronto Star. "It will harm student learning, is going to be unpopular with the public, and is not going to end up saving much money." Read more.

Canadian universities have historically enjoyed high levels of institutional autonomy compared to their counterparts in other countries, but a recent study of six research-intensive universities in five provinces finds that this autonomy "appears to be declining in the face of increasing government regulation and accountability measures." Read more.

How does it feel to be Man of the Year? Just ask OISE alum Dr. Dan Andreae, recognized as one of the most accomplished individuals in education and philanthropy in 2018 by Top 100 Registry Inc. A distinguished professor and dedicated community volunteer, Dr. Andreae also received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Top Professionals for his contributions in psychology and higher education. Read more.

Congratulations to OISE Alumni Association's Tracey King. She is the 2019 recipient of the Alan Shepard Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Employee Award for her commitment to EDI through Indigenous knowledge and learning. Tracey is Ryerson University's Aboriginal Human Resources Consultant and a dedicated volunteer at the University of Toronto and OISE. Read more.

For students in remote northern Ontario communities, access to school psychologists and psychological assessment services is scarce, or often non-existent. One-time assessments are frequently not helpful, as they do not adequately address the changing needs of individuals and the community over time. Despite the poor accessibility of these fundamental services, Dr. Todd Cunningham has found a way to reach more students in need of such services-through their teachers. Read more.

OISE researchers are playing a leading role in addressing the unique mental health challenges that young people are facing in today's world. From shedding light on how parents and schools can better support emerging adults to exploring how social media platforms can support the wellbeing of Indigenous youth, here are some of the ways OISE experts are making an impact. Read more.

Charles Pascal, an education expert who served as an adviser to McGuinty, said full-day kindergarten has been shown to provide an important foundation for children. "The research that's been done over the last number of years shows that when it comes to social, emotional and literacy gain, the full-day learning programis improving the outcomes of kids." Read more.

Annually, the Fraser Institute produces a "report card" on Ontario elementary schools, a practice which has been criticized by educators and researchers as a problematic use of EQAO results for ranking schools. OISE Professor Carol Campbell, who led a recent independent review of assessment and reporting for the Ontario government, weighs in. Read more.

OISE alum and author Carrianne Leung recounts immigrating from Hong Kong to Scarborough in the 1970s. Now, she returns as UTSC's writer-in-residence, sharing her unique lens on racism, mental illness, queerness and first-generation experiences in her work. Read more.

OISE Professor Charles Pascal, a former deputy minister of education, weighs in as the Ontario government plans changes to class sizes, full-day kindergarten as well as school hiring practices. Read more in Toronto Star.

The Friedrich Froebel Early Childhood Education Scholarship for graduate students in OISE's Child Study and Education Program will help talented future educators overcome financial barriers to study and success. It will support students conducting research in early childhood education methods, including Froebel's approach and philosophy that education should focus on social and personal growth as well as academic development that reaches beyond the classroom. Read more.

PhD student Mama Adobea Nii Owoo is urging for equal opportunities for the Deaf in Ghana. With inadequate interpretation and translation services in Ghanaian schools, more Deaf students are forfeiting their schooling, says Nii Owoo, who explains why Ghana needs an official sign language policy. Read more in National Post.

Congratulations to OISE Professor Stephanie Waterman who has won the Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education Award from NASPA, the largest organization for student affairs in North America. Professor Waterman is deeply committed to advancing Indigenous graduate student success and student affairs. Read more.

In 2018, Khulood Khan was in her final year of the Master of Teaching program at OISE when she was awarded the Biggar Hedges Award in Teaching and Technology. Now, with an EdD at OISE underway, Khulood shares her experiences as an immigrant student in Canada and her plans to use education to empower girls in Pakistan. Read more.

A desire to be 'uncomfortable' is what led Jordan Guerrero-Martinez, a second year Master of Teaching student, to OISE. Believing that personal growth occurs outside your comfort zone, Jordan says his studies at OISE have enabled him to think outside the box. Read more in OISE Student Ambassador Blog.

Congratulations to OISE Professor Roy Moodley, who received an Award of Recognition at the International Conference on Counselling, Psychotherapy and Wellness. The award was presented to Dr. Moodley in recognition of his committed contribution to the field of counselling and psychotherapy. Read more.

OISE alum Drorit Weiss uses rap videos to support her students in her senior math class at a Vaughan private school. She credits OISE Professor Ron Lancaster as the inspiration for her innovative teaching methods: "He's so innovative. He made math fun. Having his support, having him thinking I'm a good teacher, it empowered me," she said. Read more.

New research by Professor Janette Pelletier shows that full-day kindergarten on children's self-regulation, reading, writing, and number knowledge to the end of Grade 2, including some benefits for vocabulary. In addition, full-day kindergarten children were significantly more likely to meet provincial expectations for reading in Grade 3. Read more.

"By 2030, 85% of the jobs that exist have not been invented yet," says OISE alum Dr. Rumeet Billan. Dr. Billan discusses how to prepare your child for future jobs that don't exist yet by shaping the conversation on becoming who you want to be. It's a theme that resonates with both children and adults in her new bestseller 'Who Do I Want to Become?'. Watch on Breakfast Television.

Anti-pipeline protests across Canada have prompted questions of how Indigenous governance works, namely what the differences are between non-elected hereditary chiefs and band councils elected by First Nations. Professor Jeffrey Ansloos breaks it down. Read more.

Percy Lezard realized they were functionally illiterate once they enrolled into post-secondary education. After 20 years of field experience, they now hold a position at the University of Manitoba's Inner City Social Work Program. Read more.

The OISE community mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus David Booth who passed away on December 22, 2018. His career in education spans sixty years as a classroom teacher, consultant, professor, researcher, speaker and author. "David was a very special member of our community. He was an outstanding colleague, friend, teacher and mentor. This is a very sad loss for our community," said OISE Dean Glen Jones. A celebration of Professor Booth's life will be held in the spring of 2019 with details to come. Read more.

OISE Professor Michal Perlman and PhD student Petr Varmuza say the Ontario government's proposed changes to home child-care legislation threaten kids' safety and well-being in licensed and unlicensed child-care settings. Under the proposed changes, care providers would be allowed to care for more children under the age of 13, not including providers' own kids above the age of four. "More regulation and support for providers is necessary, not less." Read more in The Conversation.