York University puts itself at the forefront of society’s issues

“Right the Future” shows how different societal challenges look today and imagines how they could look in the future, thanks to the work of students and researchers working in its different departments. Examples include an all-male engineering robotics team being replaced by […]

IN THE MEDIA: Professor Sarah Barrett on the impact of online learning

Sarah Barrett, Associate Professor at York University's Faculty of Education was recently interviewed by 105.9 The Region on the impact of online learning and the results of Barrett's survey conducted […]

IN THE MEDIA: Mandatory online learning leaves single parents with impossible choice

Every day, Jessy Duncombe has to figure out how to put food on the table, help her two school-aged kids navigate the complexities of online learning, and keep her three-year-old […]

Students thank professors in Zoom classes for 'keeping our spirits high' during pandemic

@arielleivyy i’m crying and you are. high key gonna miss him so much, he was so nice🥺 #fyp #professor #appreciationpost #university #education #crying ♬ original sound - Arielle Students at York University surprised […]

Why it matters to show diversity in children's books, especially at Christmas

Plenty of families this December will be flipping through “T’was the Night Before Christmas," or “A Christmas Carol.” They’re often considered required seasonal entertainment, like “Home Alone” or “Die Hard.” […]

Crisis: Only one of the experiences shared by students and faculty

There has been considerable change in lives worldwide in 2020 due to the novel coronavirus, and the persistence of systemic anti-Black racism. Participants in the Faculty of Education’s Borderless Higher […]

IN THE MEDIA: Black organizations receive as little as 7 cents for every $100 donated to Canada's big charities, study finds

For every 100 dollars donated to a charitable organization in Canada, as little as seven cents go toward supporting Black charities, concludes a new first-of-its kind study of the country's […]

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.

Kate Tilleczek appointed Research Advisory Council Chair at Pathways to Education

Dr. Kate Tilleczek has been appointed Research Advisory Council Chair at Pathways to Education Canada. Pathways to Education is a charitable social innovation supporting youth in low-income communities to graduate from high school and build the foundation for a successful future.