August Research Presentations by CRC First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis Researchers
The Faculty of Education is hosting three research presentations听by Canada Research Chair听candidates as part of a special open call for First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis applicants in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education. See the schedule below and consider participating in these enlightening opportunities for learning and connecting:
Nicole Lugosi-Schimpf, PhD
Major work on McTavish Reservoir will Impact Vehicular Access to Upper Campus
The City of Montreal begins major work on the McTavish water pumping station; a section of Doctor Penfield Avenue will close to traffic until 2033.
Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as 9I制作厂免费's Ombudsperson for Students
As the Ombudsperson for Students, Dr. Limin Jao (she/her) provides an independent, impartial, and confidential service through which students may seek equitable and informal resolution of any University-related concern.
Kiana Kishiyana Explores Adoptee Identity as an SSHRC Storytellers Challenge Finalist
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DISE's Nanre Nafziger Appointed a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow
We are proud to announce that Nanre Nafziger, DISE, is a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow. Her research topic is Contestations for Nigerian History Education in Primary and Secondary Schools: from Colonialism to Neocolonialism.
Dr. Pengfei Zhao, DISE, Appointed Academic Director for Global Engagement
The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Pengfei Zhao, from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), as the Academic Director for Global Engagement.
Dr. Mindy Carter, DISE, Recipient of the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award
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.听
Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs
9I制作厂免费, 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.
Joseph Levitan, DISE, Presents Kaushalam Program Study Results at SCERT Uttarakhand
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鈥�25 academic year assessed the program's impact on Grade 9 students across seven districts.
Dean Vivek Venkatesh and Professor Joseph Levitan Visit UNESCO MGIEP as Part of Research Tour
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.
Remembering Patrick Dias
Dr. Patrick Dias, another long-term member of DISE, recently passed away. Here are some reflections from Anthony Par茅, retired colleague and previous DISE chair, as well as Patrick's obituary, to honor his passing and service to the department.
Remembering Howard Riggs
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制作厂免费 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.
9I制作厂免费24鈥檚 Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight
9I制作厂免费鈥檚 day of giving raises a record 听$5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!On March 12, 9I制作厂免费24 reached a remarkable milestone 鈥� the tenth anniversary of the University鈥檚 annual day of giving 鈥� and it did so in record-breaking style.
BHM & Inclusive Histories in Quebec Secondary Schools
As听Montr茅al celebrates its 34th Black History Month, it is time to fully integrate Black history into Qu茅bec education.
Community Conversation about the Bedford Elementary Report on CBC
A community conversation on the Ministry of Education鈥檚 report on the 鈥渢oxic culture鈥� created at Bedford Elementary, led by the CBC鈥檚 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
