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York research challenges how healthy aging is defined

A new study led by Natalia Balyasnikova, associate professor in the Faculty of Education at York University, is calling for a shift in how healthy aging is understood globally.

The Conversation: People studying to become teachers speak about Islamophobia and anti‑Palestinian racism in Ontario schools

A study found that educators and students in Ontario schools self-censored related to Palestine, fearing punitive measures if they voiced their views freely.

From BEd to Beyond: Insights from alumna Katrina Cain-Griffin

In this short interview, Catrina shares her experiences, insights, and advice for current teacher candidates who are preparing for what comes next.

Waaban B.Ed grad brings Indigenous-Centred pedagogy to Ontario schools

A career in education means different things to different people. When Bailey McGill speaks about education, it’s clear she’s not talking of lesson plans alone.

York U scholar supports national study advancing Black health

Carl E. James, the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora in York University’s Faculty of Education, brings his expertise to a four-year Genome Canada research project focused on Canada’s Black population.

York researcher highlights power of Black matriarchal storytelling

Inspired by her grandmother and grandaunts, who came to Canada from Jamaica in the 1960s with limited access to educational opportunities, Fearon’s research studies how Black mothers use storytelling in community-based literacy programs. 

A Path Toward Change: Understanding Youth Success Beyond the Classroom

Carl James holds the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora in the Faculty of Education and Distinguished Research Professor at York University. His work focuses on how social systems shape the educational experiences and outcomes of Black and other racialized youth — and how those systems can be transformed.

Teaching Ethics Through Historical Fiction

Fresh off a recent speaking tour at Harvard University, author and professor David Townsend visited assistant professor Lorin Schwarz’s Teaching English in the Intermediate/Senior Division courses  to speak with students about his book “The Ram in the Thicket".

SHIFT 2025: How FESA’s Professional Development Conference Helped Future Educators Reimagine the Classroom

This past November, the Faculty of Education Students’ Association (FESA) hosted its annual Professional Development Conference, this year, titled SHIFT 2025, bringing together teacher candidates, faculty, and education professionals from across the GTA for a powerful day of learning, dialogue, and connection. Designed around the idea that education is constantly evolving, SHIFT challenged future educators […]

Following 50 years of Canadian life

York University researchers have captured half a century of Canadian life in a landmark study that began in Ontario classrooms and now spans generations.