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IN THE MEDIA: Adapting to a virtual classroom

Associate Professor Sarah Barrett at York University's Faculty of Education was interviewed by CTV on adapting to a virtual classroom.

IN THE MEDIA: Black Resilience table tackles inequity through collaboration

The message was stark. United Way’s 2004 report, “Poverty by Postal Code,” revealed what had been long suspected: Over the span of 20 years, the number of families living in poverty had doubled in specific neighbourhoods across the GTA.

IN THE MEDIA: NHL players press pause on playoffs but there is still a lot of ground to cover on equality

Stephen Quinn speaks with Carl James, Professor and Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora at York University's Faculty of Education, and Hockey Night in Canada analyst Harpreet Pandher on CBC's The Early Edition about the action taken by hockey players and whether or not this can really recharge the conversation around ending racism. Carl James […]

IN THE MEDIA: Youth, Pride and COVID-19

With schools closed and community events cancelled due to COVID-19, LGBTQ2 youth expert Jen Gilbert says it’s more important than ever for young people to stay connected with each other online.

IN THE MEDIA: Canadians on Pride in the pandemic: What ‘began as a protest continues to be a protest’

Keita, 30, immigrated from Sierra Leone to Edmonton with his family when he was 12. When he was 18, he moved to Toronto — home of one of the largest LGBTQ2 communities in the country. Keita is disappointed that pride is cancelled this year, but he’s glad to see it’s happening during a time of […]

IN THE MEDIA: How parents should talk to their children about anti-black racism

Protests erupted across the United States, Canada, and the world over the weekend, as thousands demonstrated against racism and police brutality, specifically towards members of the Black community. These demonstrations, in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, aim to seek justice for George Floyd. Floyd was killed during an arrest in Minnesota on May […]

IN THE MEDIA: Down the TikTok Rabbit Hole

As the spread of the novel coronavirus forces people indoors, some have turned to recreating viral dance challenges on TikTok. The TikTok website says their mission is “to inspire creativity and bring joy.”

IN THE MEDIA: Assistant Professor Vidya Shah shares tips on how parents can encourage learning with their kids during COVID-19

Vidya Shah, Assistant Professor at York University's Faculty of Education shares tips on how parents can encourage learning with their kids during COVID-19. Shah stresses the importance of acknowledging the difference between schooling and learning. "It's important for parents to know that [learning] is happening all the time. When they are talking with their children, when […]

IN THE MEDIA: Should parents teach their kids at home during school closures?

Assistant Professor Vidya Shah shares tips to help parents teach while kids learn from home on CP24 Breakfast.

IN THE MEDIA: Celebrity and expert-approved tips on how children can learn at home while self-isolating

With schools closing and families going into self-isolation in the hopes of stopping the spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic has left parents wondering what they can do with their children at home, especially in the way of educating them. "I don't think we should expect parents to be teachers," said Vidya Shah of York […]