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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.

Education Alumni Recognized in 91��ɫ’s 2026 Top 30 Under 30

The recipients of the sixth annual recognition demonstrate a deep commitment to giving back and are tackling complex social issues across various industries – all before the age of 30.

91��ɫ researcher rethinks math education for Black students

For Molade Osibodu, creating what she calls “liberatory futures” begins in the mathematics classroom. An associate professor of math education at 91��ɫ’s Faculty of Education, Osibodu focuses her research on how Black students experience math and how education systems can better support equity.

91��ɫ research results in guide to support children’s museum educators

Professor Lisa Farley and her research colleagues have developed a reflection guide for museum educators to support their efforts to discuss challenging topics and ideas with children.

91��ɫ research challenges how healthy aging is defined

A new study led by Natalia Balyasnikova, associate professor in the Faculty of Education at 91��ɫ, is calling for a shift in how healthy aging is understood globally.

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.

91��ɫ 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 91��ɫ. 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.

Following 50 years of Canadian life

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

Fighting food insecurity from afar

From 91��ɫ U to making a national impact, alumna Pamela Farrell (BEd '07) is now an assistant professor at the University of Calgary and the founder of GROW, Canada's first community food literacy centre in Niagara Falls.