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Exploring the Science of Reading: A Guest Lecture with Robert Savage

On September 24th, former Dean Robert Savage was welcomed to the EDST 3760 course, Early and Family Literacy, as a guest lecturer. His presentation titled “Foundations of Phonetics: Supporting Children into Literacy” takes a deep dive into the Science of Reading (SoR) and its role in literacy development. By connecting literacy research with practical applications, he highlights the importance of phonetics and shows how future educators can apply it in their work.

As AI enters classrooms, York researchers examine disability representation

With generative AI becoming more common in classrooms, four York University disability-in-education scholars explored whether ChatGPT-generated stories about children with disabilities contained bias. What they found was not the overt discrimination some might expect.

How mud play helps children connect with nature

From mud to meaning: Learn about a project led by York University PhD student Ayesha Menezes who is helping children engage in nature, learning and community through hands-on experiences.

In the media: Experts and educators divided on plan to bring back final exams

Faculty of Education's associate dean, Sarah Barrett, and other education experts share their thoughts on Ontario's plan to bring final examinations back into the high school.

Appointment of interim dean, Faculty of Education

I am pleased to share that on Sept. 1, 2026, Dr. Sarah Barrett will assume the role of interim dean, Faculty of Education.

Exploring Equity Through Hair and Science

Teacher candidates in the EDPJ 2000 Science & Technology in Primary Junior class participated in Visions of Science’s “Equity in STEM Instruction in Ontario Classrooms” workshop with an additional “Hair & Hustle” module, learning how Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy can be woven into daily STEM lessons and align with the Ontario curriculum.

First-year BEd student leads printmaking field trip at York

In this reflection, first-year BEd student Bennett De Medeiros shares their experience leading their practicum class through an engaging and creative introduction to print media.

Celebrating the Art of Education and Scholarship at the Faculty of Education

On May 21, the Faculty of Education community came together for its annual End-of-Year Celebration. This year's event centred on the theme of arts and scholarship.

Student leadership shines as York U presents Tiffin Awards

From launching mentorship programs to creating inclusive spaces and tackling food insecurity, 12 York University students are being recognized with the Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award for leadership that contributes to the growth, development and vitality of the University. Now in its 14th year, the award honours Robert J. Tiffin, who served as York […]