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Professor Beyhan Farhadi, who studies student surveillance policies, weighs in on the reintroduction of school resource officer (SRO) programs.

Dr. Afua Cooper is leading a national research and education project dedicated to making Black history accessible to the public. Here's why she says understanding Black history in Canada has never been more urgent.

For the second time, this summit brought together faculty, educators, students, and community members to centre, and reflect on, Black experiences and research.

Professor Ann Lopez joined a panel at the 39th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement to debate innovation and educational leadership.

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.

'Combating hate and celebrating queer joy as resistance': OISE alumna Dr. JJ Wright has been named one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40. Dr. Wright, a scholar, advocate and graduate of the Department of Social Justice Education, is currently a professor at MacEwan University, teaching and researching in the areas of sociology and gender studies.

For doctoral student Christine and her roommate Bonnie, moving in together was a way to survive the housing crisis. They become fast friends.

The Honourable Jean Augustine – revered educator, politician, social activist and OISE alum – receives this year’s prestigious Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award. She has devoted her extraordinary career to expanding opportunity, advancing equity and sharing knowledge.