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February 14, 2024

OISE Young Alumni Council recognizes The Honourable Margaret McCain with InspirED Award

The Honourable Margaret McCain is widely recognized as one of Canada’s leading child advocates, working tirelessly to promote the best possible early childhood for all of the country’s children.

Professor Jeffrey Ansloos is talking with two graduate students inside the new Critical Health and Social Action Lab.

February 6, 2024

Advancing Indigenous Health Justice: Inside the Critical Health and Social Action Lab at OISE

Professor Jeffrey Ansloos and his research team are making strides in the fields of suicide prevention and mental health research.

January 31, 2024

Professor Kang Lee on scientifically validated methods for fostering a university culture of academic integrity

Professor Kang Lee presents "Effective methods to curb academic cheating on exams: recent advances" at a January 18 Focus on research event hosted by the Office of the Associate Dean, Research, International & Innovation. (Photo courtesy of Kang Lee).

January 30, 2024

Parental lying may have long-term effects on children’s wellbeing, new OISE co-study finds

An international team co-lead by OISE faculty has been investigating “parenting by lying,” which refers to how parents use lies to influence their children.

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.

professor jen gilbert standing outside of the OISE building

January 17, 2024

More than 'fixing something': Professor Jen Gilbert, on her long research focus on sex ed controversies

New faculty Professor Jen Gilbert now chairs the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning.

Needles of a pine tree, tinted blue and lightly dusted by snowflakes

December 15, 2023

Happy Holidays from Dean Erica Walker

As we bid farewell to this year, I am filled with gratitude reflecting on my first year as Dean. Getting to know the OISE community has been an incredible journey, and each day, I am amazed by the collective brilliance and passion that defines us.

December 14, 2023

Professor Ruth Childs appointed Interim Chair of the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education

Following a broad consultation, Professor Ruth Childs has been appointed Interim Chair of the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education. Her six-month term begins on January 1, 2024.

dean walker wishes and welcome event 2023

December 13, 2023

New faces, sad goodbyes, big achievements: OISE’s 2023 Year in Review

Here is a glimpse into the ongoing endeavors, memories and takeaways from OISE in 2023.

December 12, 2023

From research to action and back again: Professor Jim Slotta on addressing social and political crises through Critical Action Learning Exchange (CALE)

Jim Slotta discusses CALE, a framework that engages teachers as co-designers of curricula and inspires students to address pressing social issues.

December 4, 2023

Professor Xi (Becky) Chen appointed as Tier 1 Canada Research Chair

Professor Xi (Becky) Chen has been appointed as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in literacy development of bilingual and multilingual children.

November 28, 2023

OISE Research Café: What’s Next for AI in Education?

OISE’s office of the Associate Dean, Research, International & Innovation (ADRII) hosted a faculty Research Café focused on What’s Next for AI in Education. Facilitated by Professor Eunice Jang in collaboration with Associate Dean Michele Peterson-Badali, this interactive session engaged participants in discussion of the implications of the rapid development of AI technology.