For Molade Osibodu, creating what she calls 鈥渓iberatory futures鈥 begins in the mathematics classroom. An associate professor of math education at 快播视频鈥檚 Faculty of Education, Osibodu focuses her research on how Black students experience math and how education systems can better support equity.
Inspired by her grandmother and grandaunts, who came to Canada from Jamaica in the 1960s with limited access to educational opportunities, Fearon鈥檚 research studies how Black mothers use storytelling in community-based literacy programs.鈥
Emily Burgis, a visiting professor in the Faculty of Education, is one of four educators across Canada to earn the Rita L. Irwin Award for her leadership in art pedagogy.
In the heart of Toronto鈥檚 Jane and Finch neighbourhood, often misunderstood and overshadowed by negative stereotypes, 快播视频鈥檚 TD Community Engagement Centre (CEC) is empowering students and fostering meaningful connections.
Eight professors from across Faculties and campuses have received reductions in their course load from the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Service Course Load Reduction Program to further 快播视频鈥檚 commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment that values the contributions of diverse voices.
Six Indigenous scholars at 快播视频 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.
Assistant professor Stephanie Fearon is one of six York researchers whose projects were funded by 快播视频's Black Research Seed Grants
The Toronto Transit Commission鈥檚 (TTC鈥檚) subway system recently became the canvas for a new mural honouring 快播视频 Distinguished Research Professor Carl James and his impact on community and racial equity.
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. 鈥
Studies have shown that Black students are significantly under-represented on Canadian post-secondary campuses, due in large part to systemic barriers. The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora, now fully endowed and housed within 快播视频鈥檚 Faculty of Education, aims to address this disparity and others by advancing access, equity, and inclusivity to education through […]