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Abena's Adventures: A Taste of Home

With “Abena’s Adventures,” Blessing Owusu (BEd ’19, MEd ’24) embarked on a journey that blended her passion for education with a mission to fill a crucial gap in children's literature.

In the media - As more seniors head online, efforts are needed to help their digital media literacy skills

Natalia Balyasnikova, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Education at 91��ɫ, says common generalizations that adults 65 and older are hopeless with new technology or particularly gullible against online misinformation serve only to increase the digital divide between seniors and other demographics. Balyasnikova weighs in on the importance of age-appropriate training to help seniors do daily tasks and avoid misinformation.

Education alumnus enhances French language skills through international exchange to France

In navigating the transformative path of international education, Liam Bekirsky's (BEd ’18) story is a testament to the enriching power of studying and working abroad.

Reeta Roy urges Faculty of Education graduands to ‘make a difference in the lives of learners’

Reeta Roy, president and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation – an international non-governmental organization focused on empowering young Africans with education – offered several calls-to-action to Faculty of Education graduands to help shape the future of education.

President’s University-Wide Teaching Award recipients honoured

Three 91��ɫ faculty members will be recognized during the 2024 Spring Convocation ceremonies with President’s University-Wide Teaching Awards for enhancing quality of learning and demonstrating innovation and excellence in teaching.

Empowering Youth, Transforming Futures

In an evolving landscape of careers in education, 91��ɫ’s Faculty of Education is committed to pioneering programs that equip graduates for the unpredictable twists and turns of their professional journeys.

Researchers receive grants to advance Indigenous scholarship

Six Indigenous scholars at 91��ɫ have been awarded a combined $204,298 in new funding from the latest round of Indigenous Research Seed Fund Grants to explore language revitalization, Indigenous-led land restoration, decolonizing physical education curriculum and more.

91��ɫ announces Black Research Seed Grant winners

Assistant professor Stephanie Fearon is one of six 91��ɫ researchers whose projects were funded by 91��ɫ's Black Research Seed Grants

The Conversation - Embracing digital spaces: How older immigrants are navigating the infodemic

Assistant professor Natalia Balyasnikova, writes about an infodemic characterized by an overload of information, much of it misleading or false, which was quietly escalating in tandem with the COVID-19 pandemic.

TTC mural honours Professor Carl James

The Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC’s) subway system recently became the canvas for a new mural honouring 91��ɫ Distinguished Research Professor Carl James and his impact on community and racial equity.