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The Centre for Integrative Anti-Racism Studies (CIARS) at the University of Toronto, in collaboration with its partners, will host the 13th Decolonizing Conference from March 12-14, 2026 at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto in Canada

The Centre for Black Studies in Education (CBSE) at OISE launched its first book The ABCs of Blackness in Our Schools on Jan. 27.

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.

In a time marked distinctly by disorder and disorientation, conversations about climate and sustainability can easily slip into narratives of despair or distress. Yet, as teacher educator and researcher Dr. Hilary Inwood — a faculty member in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at OISE, and Coordinator of its Sustainability & Climate Action Network suggests, hope is not something to be spoken or thought about abstractly – it is something to be practiced. Her work sits at the intersection of climate action, education, and the arts and demonstrates how creativity can cultivate that practice by linking awareness with action and by engaging learners cognitively, emotionally, and physically.

Higher education policy researcher Elizabeth Buckner spoke with CBC Ontario Today.

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Excerpt: "Supporting child care and K-12 education: Budget 2026 includes $634 million in new funding for teachers, student services, and to support inclusive learning as the number of inclusive learning students enrolled is on the rise; A $167-million investment in the Classroom Enhancement Fund will result in more teachers for everyone, as well as special education teachers and teacher psychologists and counsellors; Another $3.9 billion in capital funding is allocated for seismic replacements and upgrades as well as projects to address enrolment growth in B.C.’s fastest-growing communities; Budget 2026 provides a $330-million lift to ChildCareBC to stabilize the programs and services that families rely on as government works to modernize B.C.’s child care system. This stabilization is critical as provinces and territories continue negotiations with the federal government to drive flexibility and resilience across the system. This funding will maintain lower fees, and the spaces and support for operators and educators achieved over the past eight years."

In a moment defined by global uncertainty, institutional strain, and social fragmentation, education research cannot afford to remain neutral or detached. This year’s GSRC theme, Generative Hope: Possibilities in Education Research, is a direct response to this reality.

Excerpt: "Starting July 2027, a new income-tested B.C. Children and Youth Disability Supplement will also become available to families with any child under age 18 who is eligible for the federal Disability Tax Credit. The supplement will provide up to $6,000 per year (based on the level of family net income), which families can use to pay for therapies, supports and services they believe are most helpful. The new supplement is designed to support families with middle and low incomes."

Excerpt: "The Manitoba government is increasing its investment in schools by $79.8 million for the 2026-27 school year, Education and Early Childhood Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today. “Our government is committed to making sure every Manitoba family can count on strong, stable public schools, year after year. We are meeting the needs of students and communities by building new schools and feeding kids with our universal school food program,” said Schmidt. “This is good news for teachers, school divisions and families while building a brighter future for Manitoba’s students.” The Manitoba government is allocating $11.4 million in public school funding to support divisions most affected by teacher salary harmonization. Salary harmonization will be implemented in the 2026-27 school year. Salary harmonization standardizes teacher pay scales across school divisions to help minimize disparities."