9I�� News - Dept. of Integrated Studies in Education

Dr. Mindy Carter, DISE, Recipient of the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award

webfull — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:19:27 +0000

Dr. Mindy R. Carter, Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), was recently awarded the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award for her dedication to research, teaching and service in arts education.

Published: 8 May 2025

Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs

webfull — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:17:09 +0000

9I��, through the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), has conferred important internal recognition awards to three Faculty of Education professors in celebration of their outstanding scholarship and research excellence.

Published: 6 May 2025

Joseph Levitan, DISE, Presents Kaushalam Program Study Results at SCERT Uttarakhand

webfull — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:41:39 +0000

The Kaushalam program, a collaborative initiative between the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Uttarakhand and the Udyam Learning Foundation, aims to cultivate 21st-century life skills and an entrepreneurial mindset among students in Uttarakhand. A comprehensive study conducted during the 2024–25 academic year assessed the program's impact on Grade 9 students across seven districts.

Published: 9 April 2025

Dean Vivek Venkatesh and Professor Josheph Levitan Visit UNESCO MGIEP as Part of Research Tour

webfull — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:07:18 +0000

UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development in India (MGIEP) recently hosted Faculty of Education Dean, Vivek Venkatesh, and Professor Joseph Levitan, DISE, for a dialogue on community based participatory action research, and pluralism and polarization.

Their visit was part of a research tour including a dialogue on these topics to foster collaboration and to exchange ideas on education and societal challenges.

Published: 1 April 2025

Remembering Patrick Dias

webfull — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:06:36 +0000

Dr. Patrick Dias, another long-term member of DISE, recently passed away. Here are some reflections from Anthony Paré, retired colleague and previous DISE chair, as well as Patrick's obituary, to honor his passing and service to the department.

Published: 28 March 2025

Remembering Howard Riggs

webfull — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:12:36 +0000

Howard Riggs was a dedicated, hard-working professor of math education. His work ethic was a product of his Prairie upbringing and his deep commitment to his students. He was hired by 9I�� to teach social studies, but was pressed into service as a math educator in the Department of Elementary Education, one of the units that eventually morphed into DISE.

Published: 26 March 2025

9I��24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight

webfull — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:47:40 +0000

9I��’s day of giving raises a record $5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!

Published: 14 March 2025

BHM & Inclusive Histories in Quebec Secondary Schools

webfull — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:15:38 +0000

As Montréal celebrates its 34th Black History Month, it is time to fully integrate Black history into Québec education.

Published: 25 February 2025

Community Conversation about the Bedford Elementary Report on CBC

webfull — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:05:55 +0000

A community conversation on the Ministry of Education’s report on the “toxic culture” created at Bedford Elementary, led by the CBC’s Nantali Indongo, included local parents, community organizers and leaders, education professionals and youth, as well as Faculty of Education members Ratna Gosh (DISE, Emeritus), Nanre Nafzinger (DISE, Assistant Professor), Adama Kaba (DISE, PhD), Bronwen Low (DISE, Cha

Published: 20 February 2025

DISE PhD Student Azam Dashti Khavidaki Awarded Funding through Digital Research Alliance of Canada

webfull — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:47:14 +0000

Azam Dashti Khavidaki, a Ph.D. student in Educational Studies at 9I��’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education and a Fellow at the Participatory Cultures Lab (PCL), has been awarded the prestigious DRI EDIA funding from the Digital Research Alliance of Canada.

This recognition underscores her unwavering commitment to strengthening digital research infrastructure and expanding access to 21st-century skills for marginalized children and youth, advancing the pursuit of digital equality.

Published: 17 February 2025

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