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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.

A group of three Black youth are sitting around a table in classroom setting and engaged in converation

September 5, 2023

Voices of Black youth remind adults in schools to listen — and act to empower them

PhD candidate Tanitiã Munroe explores youth participatory action research as a promising approach to support Black students' self-determination and agency.

August 30, 2023

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 28, 2023

Amelia Narduzzo finds the pool again as she continues her education journey

Amelia Narduzzo will balance her Master of Teaching studies with her service on the U of T Varsity Blues swim team.

Dr. Lance McCready meeting students from the Black Summer Leadership Program

August 24, 2023

Building Black Youth Agency Through Youth Participatory Action Research and Community Engagement

Tanitiã Munroe, a PhD candidate in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education, leads a research team that trains Black students in youth participatory action research (YPAR).

August 23, 2023

OISE GSA Ignites Change: Launches Empowering Activism Campaign

Unite with the OISE GSA to restore our funding

August 23, 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.

August 22, 2023

Life Exists After Retirement: Reflections from Professor Emeritus Shizuhiko Nishisato

As he approaches his 88th birthday, Professor Emeritus Shizuhiko Nishisato reflects on his 23 years of retirement.

August 9, 2023

Combatting sexual, gender-based violence beyond borders: OISE duo establishes international partnership

In July 2023, Rijeka, Croatia, hosted a week-long conference that brought together over 50 international scholars, educators, activists, and practitioners to share insights on preventing sexual and gender-based violence. Led by OISE professor Miglena Todorova and doctoral student Nana Gulic, the event aimed to transcend national borders.

August 8, 2023

A celebrated six: Meet the 2023 Leaders & Legends Award winners

Six women have been awarded a 2023 Leaders and Legends award, which celebrates the impact of OISE's alumni and friends.

July 21, 2023

Kathleen Gallagher’s U of T Press publication wins the American Alliance of Theatre and Education Distinguished Book Award

Professor Kathleen Gallagher's latest book has received a Distinguished Book Award from the American Alliance for Theatre and Education.

Beyhan Faradi has long hair, and Shozab Raza is wearing glasses and a white dress shirt. Both are pictured outside.

July 20, 2023

OISE welcomes two new faculty members, Beyhan Farhadi and Shozab Raza

After an extensive search, OISE is pleased to welcome two exceptional new colleagues to join our faculty, Dr. Beyhan Farhadi and Dr. Shozab Raza.

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