Op Ed: Representation matters so media does not create 'moral panics'
In the aftermath of the tragic death of 16-year-old Jannai Dopwell-Bailey, who was stabbed outside of his school, 黑料不打烊 Education's Dr.听Bronwen Low (DISE) and Dr. Jessica Ruglis (ECP)听 have collabourated with community-based colleagues in writing an opinion piece for CTV News about how sensational journalism seems to validate racism and prejudice instead of working to educate the public.
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Dr. Lisa Starr Discusses Teacher Retention in Quebec on CJAD 800 Radio
According to an article in the Journal de Montr茅al, 40% of aspiring teachers drop out or change career paths. The article only sites the impact in Quebec's French universities (i.e.
Media Spotlight 鈥� Sabrina Jafralie, DISE, Interviewed in CBC and The Suburban
DISE Course Lecturer, Sabrina Jafralie, weighs in on Quebec鈥檚 new Culture and Quebec Citizenship course that will replace Ethics and Religious Culture in interviews with the CBC and in The Suburban.
Jafralie says she's worried voices from different communities that make up Quebec society will be muted in the new curriculum.
Mentors in Memoriam: OFNIE's Edward J. Aronhie:nens Cross (1943-2021)
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Edward J. Aronhie:nens Cross, an educational leader and pivotal member of the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE).
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Mentors in Memoriam: Mr. Joseph A. Hackett
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the untimely passing of Mr. Joseph A. Hackett. Joe had a long career as a school teacher and, since retirement, had been working as a student teaching Field Supervisor for our Faculty for more than 15 years. He was also previously a Course Lecturer with the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE). Joe leaves behind a significant and impressive legacy of mentorship, having supported hundreds of students and future teachers.
Congratulations to Paul J. Meighan-Chiblow, DISE, Awarded Doctoral Dissertation Grant by the International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF).
Paul J. Meighan-Chiblow, PhD Candidate in the Department of Integrated Studies, is the winner of the prestigious Doctoral Dissertation Grant awarded by the International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF).
Paul is also the co-winner of the Russell N. Campbell Award for the highest-rated application.
Media Spotlight 鈥� Joseph Levitan, DISE, Featured on WhyKnowledgeMatters
Joseph Levitan, DISE Assistant Professor, was featured on WhyKnowledgeMatters, where he talks about his research on culturally grounded curriculum from Peru via Zoom.
Prof. Levitan discusses his paper Salir adelante: Collaboratively developing culturally grounded curriculum with marginalized communities that he has written with Prof. Dr. Kayla M. Johnson from the University of Kentucky.
Join the Team! Administrative Support Position Available
We鈥檙e Hiring!There's an administrative support staff position available within 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Faculty of Education (Downtown Campus).
Alumni Highlight: Andrea Brazeau-- Future Leader Advocating for Change
Meet the Indigenous youth in Quebec who are standing up to support their communitiesMarilla Steuter-Martin听路听CBC News
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These future leaders are advocating for change to address issues they see affecting Indigenous people
Mi'kmaq Connected DISE's John Sylliboy with Supervisor Janine Metallic
A 黑料不打烊 student and professor realized they both speak Mi'kmaq; it changed everythingby Selena Ross CTVNewsMontreal.ca Digital Reporter
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MONTREAL -- A very specific milestone passed recently, unnoticed except by those who happened to read a tweet by John Robert Sylliboy on Tuesday.
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Dean's Statement for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On this day of Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the tragedies that occurred at the residential schools and we are reminded that every child matters. As the Dean of the Faculty of Education, I am averse to calling those institutions 鈥渟chools鈥�. Schools are a place to advance learning, to open one鈥檚 mind to new ideas and diverse opinions; to mentor and collaborate with each child so they become the best they can be throughout their lives.
Education in the News for Orange Shirt Day
The We Will Walk Together / Sk脿tne Entewathah矛ta听event began at 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Faculty of Education in 2019, in honour of Orange Shirt Day. The initiative was driven by a small enthusiastic committee that organized听a march at Mount Royal to raise awareness and express sentiments of unity and inclusion between Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous allies.
黑料不打烊 Course Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, Tino Bordonaro, Appointed to Chair Quebec鈥檚 Advisory Board for English Education
In July 2021, Tino Bordonaro (MA 鈥�93), a Course Lecturer in the Department of Integrated Education (DISE), was appointed as the Chairperson of the Advisory Board for English Education (ABEE) at the Ministre de l'脡ducation du Qu茅bec (MEQ).
DISE's Annie Savard and Alexandre Cavalcante Launch Book on Financial Numeracy
Dr. Annie Savard, Associate professor at DISE, and Dr. Alexandre Cavalcante, Assistant Professor at OISE and DISE Ph.D. alumnus, just launched their book on Financial Numeracy.
Hani Sadati, DISE, Wins Bronze in 2021 Serious Play Conference for PhD Project
The serious game, Mela, which was developed as part of Hani Sadati's PhD project won a Bronze medal in the 2021 Serious Play Conference (in Digital Games Created by Students category).
Mela aims to contribute to the capacity building of Ethiopian agriculture college instructors to combat sexual and gender-based violence on their campuses.
