In the media: ‘Have to be hard questions’: An education expert on Canada’s approach to international students

A discussion with Roopa Desai Trilokekar, an associate professor in the Department of Education at York University, about the recent announcement of new restrictions on international education in Canada, including cuts to spousal work permits for certain international students and a 35 per cent reduction in the number of study permits issued.

In the media: What's at stake as the Ford government reforms kindergarten — and why some experts are concerned

Robert Savage, the dean of the Faculty of Education at York University, weighs in on the Ford government reforming kindergarten. Ontario's education minister says play- and inquiry-based learning will remain, but will be paired with more deliberate instruction in math and literacy.  

Annual Jean Augustine Chair event shines spotlight on Black artists

Members of the York University community are invited to celebrate Black artistic talent during a showcase of performances on Feb. 7, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., when the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora presents Word, Sound, Power: An Annual Celebration of Black Artistic Expression.

A Journey of International Education Excellence

Victoria Ennis (BEd ’17, MEd ’19), a passionate education professional, shares her transformative time participating in York University's International Exchange program during her time as a student at York University’s Faculty of Education.

The Conversation - Anti-racist, culturally responsive French immersion: Listening to racialized students is an important step towards equitable education

A study saw racialized students in Ontario French immersion programs write monologues and stories about their experiences, and also invited immersion stakeholders like teachers and parents to give feedback on race and racism in Ontario immersion programs.

In the media: Toronto school board's N-word ban targets white authors like Steinbeck, Twain

Carl James, professor of education and Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora at York University, weighs in on Toronto’s Catholic school board banning from its classrooms all books by non-Black authors that contain the N-word.

Shaping the Future of Public Education through Collaboration and Dialogue

The Public Education Exchange (PEX) is a collaborative effort led by six key partners: York University, the University of Windsor, the University of Manitoba, the Canadian Teachers’ Federation, the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation, and the Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives.

Plan your professional learning for 2024

The Office of Professional Learning in the Faculty of Education at York University can help you reach your goals and find the Additional Qualification (AQ) courses you’re looking for.

Project to create transitional housing for homeless Black youth

The upcoming Black Youth Housing Project, associated with the Homeless Hub at York University’s Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, will explore what housing models best support Black youth who are experiencing homelessness in York region.

In the media: Sankofa Square? What's behind the proposed new name for Yonge-Dundas Square

The debate over what Yonge-Dundas Square will be renamed to seems to finally have an answer: city council voted on "Sankofa Square"