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.
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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.
PhD student brings Indigenous food to Ontario hospital menus
The third-year doctoral student at York University's Faculty of Education is a Red Seal-certified Indigenous chef, an Ontario College of Teachers-certified educator and a member of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Oneida Nation of the Thames, Bear Clan.
Study led by York U tracks decade-long rise in high school absenteeism
As Ontario moves to make attendance and participation part of high school students' final marks, York University research offers context for what rising absenteeism may signal and why there may be no simple fix.
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.
Research aims to close literacy gap
Robert Savage, dean of the Faculty of Education at York University, is leading research that asks a deceptively simple question: What actually helps children learn to read – and how early can schools intervene to make a lasting difference?
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 […]