{"id":45854,"date":"2026-01-23T14:21:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T19:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/?page_id=45854"},"modified":"2026-02-02T09:21:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:21:17","slug":"faculty-of-education-news-bulletin-012726","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/faculty-of-education-news-bulletin-012726\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty of Education News Bulletin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tuesday, January 27th<\/sup>, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora presents WORD, SOUND, POWER: An Annual Black History Month Celebration! <\/strong>This year's theme, \u201cCentering Our Stories & Communities\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featured Performances:<\/strong> Talented students and professional artists will perform diverse works. From soulful spoken words and captivating dance routines to musical acts, our performers will showcase the creativity and resilience that define the Black community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RSVP FOR FREE TICKET<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i> York University Education Alumni Network (YUEAN) named 2025 Network of the Year - <\/strong>The York University Education Alumni Network<\/a> (YUEAN) has been named the 2025 Network of the Year by the York University Alumni Board (YUAB). This annual award is given to a network that has demonstrated its dedication and commitment to York through engagement, impact, and mentorship. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i> Revitalized alumni network leads to new mentorship program \u2013 <\/strong>The Faculty of Education\u2019s Alumni Network has launched a pilot mentorship program that pairs alumni with York University BEd students to provide career insights and build professional relationships. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i> Following 50 years of Canadian life<\/strong> - A landmark study led by York University follows Class of '73 high school graduates over the span of five decades in <\/strong>The Story of a Generation<\/em>, a book that offers powerful insights on the baby boomer generation. <\/strong> The research marks the longest-running Canadian generational study of its kind, following nearly 50 years in the lives of a cohort of high school students who graduated in 1973. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i> B.Ed students receive the 2024\u20132025 Don Galbraith Pre-Service Teacher Award of Excellence \u2013 <\/strong>Congratulations to B.Ed students Lauren Cunningham, Anthony Pereira and Elvina Patapau on being named recipients of the 2024\u20132025 Don Galbraith Pre-Service Teacher Award of Excellence from the Science Teachers\u2019 Association of Ontario (STAO). Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i> Congratulations to Professor Celia Popovic and her colleague and co-author Mary Wilson <\/strong>whose article \u201cAcademic development, trust, and the state of the profession\u201d<\/a>, was selected as article of the year 2025 by the International Journal for Academic Development<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i> York U educator wins national award for advancing equity in teaching \u2013 <\/strong>Congratulations to course director Emily Burgis on being honoured with the Rita L. Irwin Art Teaching Dissemination of Knowledge award from the Canadian Society of Education through Art. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i> Spotlight: James Stinson, Reflections on a Postdoctoral Exploration of Planetary Health Education<\/strong> -<\/strong> Between 2019 and 2023, I had the privilege of serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow cross-appointed to the Dahdaleh Institute of Global Health Research and the Faculty of Education at York University, co-supervised by Dr. James Orbinski and Dr. Kate Tilleczek. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i> Charles Hopkins Honoured with the Order of Canada - <\/strong>Charles A. Hopkins, an internationally recognized pioneer in education for sustainable development and the inaugural holder of the UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education Towards Sustainability at York University<\/a>, has been named a Member of the Order of Canada, one of the country\u2019s highest civilian honours. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i> Years of Service Recognition<\/strong> \u2013 Congratulations to our staff and faculty who were recognized for their years of dedicated work and service at the Faculty\u2019s Holiday event this past December. Thank you for your continued commitment, impact, and contributions to the York community<\/p>\n\n\n\n