Faculty of Education

Becoming Professor Carl James

Now a prominent academic, York’s Faculty of Education Jean Augustine Chair reflects on experiences of Black community in 1970s Toronto

York alumna to champion respect at Ontario Soccer Summit

York University women’s soccer coach and former Lions star player Farkhunda Muhtaj takes the stage at the 2024 edition of the Ontario Soccer Summit, where – as a celebrated advocate for social justice – she will emphasize the critical need for promoting respect in sport within Canada’s soccer communi

The Conversation: How high school ‘university’ courses matter for all post-secondary access — more than the name implies

A study of more than 155,000 students in the Toronto District School Board found only 55 per cent of students who self-identify as Black are applying to post-secondary education.

In the media: ‘Have to be hard questions’: An education expert on Canada’s approach to international students

A discussion with Roopa Desai Trilokekar, an associate professor in the Department of Education at York University, about the recent announcement of new restrictions on international education in Canada, including cuts to spousal work permits for certain international students and a 35 per cent reduction in the number of study permits issued.

In the media: What’s at stake as the Ford government reforms kindergarten — and why some experts are concerned

Robert Savage, the dean of the Faculty of Education at York University, weighs in on the Ford government reforming kindergarten. Ontario’s education minister says play- and inquiry-based learning will remain, but will be paired with more deliberate instruction in math and literacy.  

Faculty of Education’s Retirement Celebration

On Tuesday, February 6th, the Faculty of Education hosted a retirement celebration at the Schulich School of Business (Private Dining Room), to celebrate the amazing careers of seven esteemed faculty members: Celia Haig-Brown, Deborah Britzman, Heather Lotherington, Sharon Murphy, Naomi Norquay, Sandra Schecter, and Dan Yon. The event was a fitting tribute to their combined […]

Annual Jean Augustine Chair event shines spotlight on Black artists

Members of the York University community are invited to celebrate Black artistic talent during a showcase of performances on Feb. 7, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., when the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora presents Word, Sound, Power: An Annual Celebration of Black Artistic Expression.

A Journey of International Education Excellence

Victoria Ennis (BEd ’17, MEd ’19), a passionate education professional, shares her transformative time participating in York University’s International Exchange program during her time as a student at York University’s Faculty of Education.

The Conversation – Anti-racist, culturally responsive French immersion: Listening to racialized students is an important step towards equitable education

A study saw racialized students in Ontario French immersion programs write monologues and stories about their experiences, and also invited immersion stakeholders like teachers and parents to give feedback on race and racism in Ontario immersion programs.

In the media: Toronto school board’s N-word ban targets white authors like Steinbeck, Twain

Carl James, professor of education and Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora at York University, weighs in on Toronto’s Catholic school board banning from its classrooms all books by non-Black authors that contain the N-word.