Tag Archives: Faculty of Education

Website will provide homelessness workers best practices from across Canada

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 […]

Asian Heritage Month: Immigration, literature and education experts available

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

Top Black Canadian leaders to speak on politics and social activism

York University hosts Black History Month Symposium TORONTO, February 6, 2019 – The voices of some of Toronto’s most recognized Black Canadian leaders in politics and social activism will be heard at a two-day symposium celebrating Black History Month at York University on Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. Desmond Cole – an activist, freelance […]