Tag Archives: Faculty of Education

Website will provide homelessness workers best practices from across Canada

July 5, 2019Faculty of Education, homelessness, media releasewallsj

TORONTO, July 5, 2019 – A new Homelessness Learning Hub will give frontline community workers who serve people experiencing homelessness a central website that brings together best practices in the sector and offers training through online self-directed courses. The Honourable Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament for Humber River– Black Creek, on behalf of the Honourable […]

Should parents be worried about the “summer slide”?

June 24, 2019Early Childhood Education, Faculty of Education, literacy, Mathvthomps

York University experts available to discuss summer learning loss TORONTO, June 24, 2019 – Student learning should not fall by the wayside just because school is out for summer break. That’s the advice of two York University educators who agree the summer slide phenomenon is real. Research has shown that students can lose about two […]

Asian Heritage Month: Immigration, literature and education experts available

May 10, 2019Asian, Asian Heritage Month, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studiesvthomps

TORONTO, May 10, 2019 – Asian Heritage Month in May is a time to celebrate and reflect on the contributions that Asian Canadians make to Canada’s growth and prosperity. The month is also an opportunity to learn about the history of Asian Canadians, celebrate their contributions to Canada, and immerse in the rich cultural heritage […]

York University professor takes action to address anti-Black racism in schools

March 20, 2019Faculty of Educationvthomps

Information sheets will provide tips for parents of Black children TORONTO, March 20, 2019 (Updated March 21, 2019) – Navigating the maze of Ontario’s school system may become easier for parents of Black children, thanks to a series of new information sheets led by York University Faculty of Education Professor Carl James. The information sheets – […]

Will changes to Ontario’s math curriculum improve students’ math performance?

March 15, 2019Faculty of Education, Math curriculumvthomps

York University math curriculum expert available for comment TORONTO, March 15, 2019 – The Ontario government announced changes to the province’s math curriculum today that will see elementary school teachers return to a focus on fundamental “back-to-basics” math as part of a four-year strategy. Tina Rapke, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Education and […]

International Women’s Day: Science, health and gender experts available

March 6, 2019Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, Faculty of Science, International Women's Dayvthomps

York University experts available to discuss how their work supports gender equality TORONTO, March 6, 2019 – International Women’s Day on March 8 is a time for women to reflect on the progress made and to highlight the goal of a gender-equal world. This year, the United Nations’ theme is “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate […]