Faculty of Education

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.

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 […]

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 […]

BEd Year 1 Academic Orientation

WELCOME BEd TEACHER CANDIDATES TO YEAR 1 How to figure out the week of August 25th with your course schedule. Monday, Aug 25th Orientation – All day Morning – Orientation being held in Accolade Building (West). Click here. Afternoon - Teacher Federations Information Sessions. Click here. Tuesday, August 26th EDPR 2000 In School Practicum Facilitator meetings being held in person.  Practicum Supervisors will be sending out […]

Faculty of Education Students' Association Social Orientation

Game on, Future Educators! After a full day of academic orientation, it’s time to kick back, connect, and play! 🎯 Join FESA for our Social Orientation in The BreakRoom, York U’s ultimate hangout spot. Monday, Aug 25th 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Arrive by 6:15 for check in, we’ll head in as a group!) First […]

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 […]

York’s Y2 Innovators program builds confidence, community for Black students

Written by Alex Huls (YFile July 25, 2025) It all began with one day. In 2022, Black high school students from the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) were invited by York University’s Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora to the Keele Campus to take part in “A Day at York.” The event was designed […]

Minister’s Award of Excellence honours York U Innovators

Two York University community members – Professor Satinder Kaur Brar and Faculty of Education PhD candidate Anna Pearson – have been recognized with a 2024 Minister’s Award of Excellence from Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities.