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Celebrating Excellence: York University Students Receive the 2024–2025 Don Galbraith Pre-Service Teacher Award of Excellence

The Faculty of Education is proud to announce that Lauren Cunningham, Anthony Pereira and Elvina Patapau have been named recipients of the 2024–2025 Don Galbraith Pre-Service Teacher Award of Excellence from the Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario (STAO), a subject organisation dedicated to supporting science educators across the province. This award recognises pre-service teachers who […]

Expanding Horizons in Freiburg: A York Education Student’s Transformative Exchange Journey

Second-year Bachelor of Education student, Natasha Reodica talks about her experience this past summer in Freiburg, Germany. This past summer, 8 Bachelor of Education students took their learning beyond the classroom through York University’s Summer Exchange to Freiburg, Germany. For four months, they studied at the University of Education (PH Freiburg) alongside students from across […]

Discover the Education Resource Centre: A Hidden Gem for Education Students

Did you know that the Faculty of Education has its very own Education Resource Centre (ERC)? Tucked away in Winters College 023, the ERC is a dedicated hub designed to support Education students on their journey to becoming future educators and changemakers. Whether you’re preparing lesson plans, studying for exams, or working on a group […]

New Year, New Leaders: Get to Know the 2025/2026 FESA Council

The Faculty of Education Student Association (FESA) has undergone a major transformation to better serve the needs of its constituency. Over the past year, FESA has implemented new systems, restructured its operations, and launched fresh initiatives to ensure that every education student feels supported and represented. These changes reflect FESA’s commitment to accountability, accessibility, and […]

Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Seed Grants in Critical Social Science Perspectives in Global Health Research

(Published on The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research Blog, July 8th, 2025) Following the sixth annual Critical Perspective for Global Health Research (CPGH) workshop in April, the CPGH Steering Committee is delighted to announce that the following York researchers have been awarded this year’s $7,000 seed grants to initiate novel and innovative ideas that […]

York’s Y2 Innovators program builds confidence, community for Black students

Written by Alex Huls (YFile July 25, 2025) It all began with one day. In 2022, Black high school students from the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) were invited by York University’s Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora to the Keele Campus to take part in “A Day at York.” The event was designed […]

Challenging Anti-Blackness in Math Education: Dr. Osibodu’s Latest Research

In a new article published in the Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, Faculty of Education Professor Dr. Molade Osibodu explores how mathematics classrooms continue to marginalize Black students in Ontario. Titled “What’s Black Got to Do with It?”, the study investigates the experiences of eight Black secondary students in the Greater Toronto […]

Educated and Empowered: York U Alumna Named Among 2025 Top 30 Under 30

York University’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 awards program is a prestigious annual recognition of outstanding young alumni who are making significant contributions in their fields and communities. This year, the Faculty of Education proudly highlights alumna Blessing Owusu, a three‑time York University graduate, as one of the honorees. Blessing is an educator, children’s book […]

Double Vision

Marnie and Rena Schwartz are leaping beyond the dance floor Article by Deirdre Kelly (York University Magazine) Photography by Horst Herget Marnie and Rena Schwartz are a force to be reckoned with. The identical twins, who both earned double degrees (BA ’01, BEd ’01) from York University, have spent more than two decades transforming the […]

Have You Met Your FESA Council?

The Faculty of Education Student Association (FESA) is the heartbeat of the undergraduate education student community. Made up of passionate student leaders, FESA not only represents education students but also plays a key role in enriching their university experience. From hosting engaging conferences and workshops to selling exclusive merchandise, the FESA council is dedicated to […]