In the media: Education Professor Explores School System Origins in CBC Exclusive Podcast

Paul Axelrod, a professor emeritus at York University’s Faculty of Education, recently lent his expertise on the origins of the public education system during an interview on CBC News' IDEAS podcast. The discussion, which took place on the second episode of the series, provided an in-depth look at the historical development of schooling and higher […]

Faculty of Education building renovations look to future

As York University’s Faculty of Education moves into its second half century of teaching and research, it has finished building renovations designed to meet the needs of students, staff and faculty for today and the future. The renovations – which have included making the building more accessible, efficient and welcoming – accentuate the Faculty’s points […]

York demonstrates global, national education leadership in latest QS subject rankings

With three placements in the top 100 of the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject report, York University builds on ongoing momentum to right the future as it positions itself as a global leader in post-secondary education through its academic programming. Each year, the QS Subject Report ranks a total of 55 disciplines grouped […]

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 York University Distinguished Research Professor Carl James and his impact on community and racial equity.

In the media: Ontario's public colleges will be hammered by new international student visa rules — and the Ford government needs to act, critics warn

Associate Professor Roopa Trilokekar who specializes in the internationalization of education at York University, weighs in on the new Ontario student-visa rules which will deny private colleges international students, wipe out their partnerships, and kill jobs.

Breaking the cycle: A researcher’s mission to prevent homelessness in Canada

SSHRC Q-and-A interview with professor Stephen Gaetz about the state of homelessness in Canada, his SSHRC-funded research projects, and the role of prevention in finding a solution to homelessness in Canada.

Education alumna among Top 25 Women of Influence

Faculty of Education alumna Pamela Farrel (BEd '07) has been recognized in the 2024 Top 25 Women of Influence list for her impact and contributions to driving meaningful progress and to the advancement of women in her respective fields.   

A student retrospective of the global collaboration project with Ukraine

During my practicum placement at St. Philips Catholic Elementary School, I had the opportunity to work collaboratively alongside Vickie Morgado as we began a global collaboration project with a class in the Ukraine.

Global collaboration project with Ukraine presents a unique learning opportunity for students

When Practicum Facilitator Anne Schlarp found out that her cousins, who are both educators, would be visiting Canada as a respite from the war in Ukraine under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) program, she decided to connect her cousin's daughter Vika, a grade 4