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January 12, 2022

��Ƶ student examines Canada's pandemic-fuelled labour shortage and the role of hiring persons with disabilities

��Ƶ doctoral student Amani Hitimana's latest study, looks at Canada's labour crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 10, 2022

'In loving legacy': Scholarship fund launches in honour of treasured friend, activist, wife

The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is proud to announce The Fariah Chowdhury Memorial Social Justice Award at the University of Toronto.

January 9, 2022

Prof. Emerita Helene Polatajko Appointed to the Order of Canada

The ��Ƶ community joyously congratulates Professor Emerita Helene Polatajko, who was named one of 39 new Officers of the Order of Canada.

January 8, 2022

In the Globe and Mail, ��Ƶ Professor Karen Mundy joins a trio of education faculty arguing for more investment in tutoring as the pandemic continues.

École Howden, a K-6 French Immersion school, was the first school in the Louis Riel School Division in Winnipeg to deploy a dyslexia intervention program, developed by researchers in ��Ƶ's Multilingualism and Literacy Lab.

November 25, 2021

Disarming Dyslexia: ��Ƶ researchers help revive, improve intervention program in Winnipeg

The researchers, from Multilingualism and Literacy Lab, have worked with École Howden, a French Immersion school, to develop their dyslexia intervention program.

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October 20, 2021

Handling the heat: Brampton fire chief Bill Boyes on juggling doctoral studies with leading the brigade

Bill Boyes, fire chief for the City of Brampton and ��Ƶ doctoral student, has been awarded Fire Chief of the Year by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) and the Fire Underwriters Survey of Canada.

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June 23, 2021

Embodying adaptability: Athena Tassis on graduating, education technology, and the next steps in her teaching journey

Master of Teaching graduate Athena Tassis is using technology to enrich her teaching, creating projects like a virtual museum for social issues while fostering a strong commitment to transforming education.

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April 23, 2021

A friend-torship: How the power of friendship (and mutual names) created a lifelong connection

PART 4: A ��Ƶ Mentorship Program feature series from the 2020-2021 academic year. Christina Caleca and Kristina Leis.

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March 21, 2021

Professor Shelley Stagg Peterson named co-winner of 2021 President’s Impact Award

Shelley Stagg Peterson is one of five winners of the 2021 President’s Impact Awards, which celebrates and honours faculty members whose research has led to significant impact beyond academia.

March 15, 2021

OISE alumna establishes bursary for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), Black Indigenous and Taino students

By establishing a bursary for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), Black Indigenous and Taino students, Professor Erica Neeganagwedgin is looking to tell a different story.

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February 25, 2021

'Emotionally involved': International student Dr. Salma Siddiqui reflects on deep bond with mentor Dr. Cindy Sinclair

PART 3: A ��Ƶ Mentorship Program feature series from the 2020-2021 academic year. Dr. Cindy Sinclair and Dr. Salma Siddiqui.

February 16, 2021

Centring relationality at the IEN: Creating spaces to build good relations between Indigenous, Black-Indigenous, and Black people

IEN marked its recent 30th anniversary by re-centring and reasserting a commitment to relationships with Black, Indigenous, and Black-Indigenous people.

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