York U educator wins national award for advancing equity in teaching
Emily Burgis, a visiting professor in the Faculty of Education, is one of four educators across Canada to earn the Rita L. Irwin Award for her leadership in art pedagogy.
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Waaban program continues to turn Indigenous knowledges into teaching credentials
The Wabaan teacher education program in York’s Faculty of Education is being given a reboot designed to ensure students feel comfortable in both Indigenous and university settings.
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 […]
Brampton couple takes community work to next level through York U’s BEd in Technological Education program
The undergrad program prepares graduates to teach trade skills in high schools across Ontario, helping address the growing need for technological education teachers. York University has stepped up to address the growing demand for qualified technological education teachers, an urgent need identified by the Ontario government. Since 2017, the university’s faculty of education has offered […]
Education students showcase creativity in “Transitional Traces” art exhibition
Faculty of Education visual artists, Bennett De Medeiros and Dienna Howe and BFA visual artist Grayson King, showcased their work in Transitional Traces, an art exhibition held at the Special Projects Gallery in the Joan and Martin Goldfarb Centre earlier this September.
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 […]
In the media: Sankofa Square finally gets its ‘grand opening’ this weekend. For many, it’s a long time coming
Sankofa Square, formerly known as Yonge-Dundas, is finally ready to celebrate its new identity.
York Massey fellow to study youth, digital technology and identity
How can young people learn from their experiences and reshape who they are in a digital world that never forgets?–That question will guide York University education scholar Mario Di Paolantonio’s research as a York Massey Fellow at the University of Toronto for the 2025-26 academic year.
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 […]