News & Stories: Alumni and Friends

January 22, 2024

OISE faculty helm newly founded, quickly growing Science of Learning blog

Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva and Professor Jim Hewitt‘s new blog examines the latest research into the science of learning and its implications for practice.

November 22, 2023

Nouvelle parution

Le livre Voix et visages du français en Ontario. Perspectives de pédagogues en formation vient de sortir sous la direction d'Emmanuelle Le Pichon.

Mariam Abeid is wearing a blue hijab and sunglasses. She is smiling and is casually leaning against a pillar.

June 1, 2020

OISE grad – and mother of three – Mariam Abeid knows the value of an education: 'I had to fight for it'

Mariam Abeid spent much of her life seeking an education only to encounter one obstacle after another. Now, the mother of three is set to become an educator herself.

Marcus Singleton is smiling and standing in front of a graffiti mural

February 6, 2020

Beats, rhymes and education: OISE MEd student channels the spirit of hip hop into the classroom

OISE graduate Marcus Singleton is using his love of hip hop to give back by building a language arts, history and leadership development curriculum around the art form.

September 28, 2023

An Indigenous Maasai Response to the Climate Crisis

The African Studies Centre and the School of the Environment invite you to a talk by NELSON OLE REIYIA on Friday, September 29, 2023.

September 25, 2023

Event preview: Three OISE authors pen text on anti-racist and activist teacher education

On October 3, 2023 at OISE's Nexus Lounge, three OISE-affiliated researchers will celebrate the release of their co-edited book, Enacting Anti-Racist and Activist Pedagogies in Teacher Education.

September 25, 2023

March for the Land on September 27

Five First Nations from Northern Ontario will come to Toronto to lead a march calling on Premier Ford to end unwanted mining activity on our Territories.

September 21, 2023

Two-Eyed Seeing on the Humber; Explore the Salmon Runs

An InTO Ravines event. This public, community event will bring together Anishinabek and Western Science perspectives on the salmon runs

September 8, 2023

Endorse the Global March to End Fossil Fuels: September 16 in Toronto

The Global March to End Fossil Fuels will be held around the world on September 15-17, 2023. Join us as we march to end fossil fuels in Toronto on September 16.

September 8, 2023

OISE alum Jennifer Johnson's work helps children find their inner compass

Inspired by her 8-year-old, Jennifer co-founded Captains & Poets, a social emotional learning initiative that helps kids develop their best, authentic selves.

August 30, 2023

Alum Dalia Ahmed named in Forbes 30 under 30 Local Toronto list

Named in Forbes 30 under 30, alum Dalia Ahmed is co-founder of Mind-Easy – a digital venture that brings culturally focused wellbeing services to workplaces.

August 23, 2023

Alum Dr. Cindy Sinclair named Top 25 Canadian Immigrant in 2023

Born in Guyana, alum Dr. Cindy Sinclair, a Top 25 Canadian Immigrant in 2023, defied the odds to become a leader, ultimately making OISE her new home.