York Centre for Education and Community (YCEC)

Making community a vital part of education

Education faces constant challenges due to the rapidly changing world. Migration and residential patterns, technological advances, as well as economic, political and social conditions, create an environment for education that demands ongoing assessment. Building on the relationships between learning institutions and communities ensures that education is current, relevant and a cornerstone of academic success.

The York Centre for Education and Community (YCEC) is designed to support teaching and learning that is appropriate to students’ diverse needs, considerate of their cultural experiences, and supportive of their aspirations. To accomplish these goals, the Centre facilitates collaborative research in education, both in classrooms and in other settings.

Research

To learn more about YCEC projects, please visit the Projects page and Research Partners page.

If you are interested in becoming a Research Partner (for organizations) or becoming a Research Associate (individuals) please visit the appropriate pages, or contact YCEC directly at the e-mail address listed under Contact.

Events

Being Proactive: Supporting Children and Youth Mental Health and Wellness in Schools and Communities

Thursday February 16th, 2012, at 5pm, C.W. Jeffreys Collegiate Institute
Friday February 17th, 2012 …

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A Public Lecture with Dr. Kwame McKenzie

Investing in our future: Building social and mental capital in marginalized communities

Thursday, October 20, 2011
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Q&A will follow)
York University – …

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2011 School and Community Engaged Education Summer Institute

August 16, 17, 18 – This collaborative Summer Institute brings together teachers, educators, community members, and artists to explore ways of teaching and learning, giving …

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