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OISE community members pose for a photo in celebration of the Centre for Black Studies in Education.

News | Monday, December 16, 2024

OISE’s Centre for Black Studies in Education champions Black research and student success

As the Centre for Black Studies in Education (CBSE) embarks on its second year, it seeks to deepen its impact...

Black Excellence Education UofT

News | Tuesday, September 17, 2024

‘This is real action’: New OISE teacher training pathway will boost number of Black educators in schools

More than 30 Black aspiring educators recently started their journey in OISE’s Master of Teaching program as the inaugural cohort of...

Black Excellence Education equity UofT

News | Tuesday, August 27, 2024

‘A bridge between two worlds:’ An OISE alumna’s path to enhancing access and understanding in healthcare and education

At 14, Jacqui Getfield envisioned a future as a broadcaster, journalist, or university professor. She quickly realized the first two dreams, but...

Education equity Social Sciences

News | Monday, March 18, 2024

UTSC prof explores experiences of Canadian-born youth of Somali descent

Ahmed Ilmi has witnessed firsthand the lack of inclusion and support for Black Muslim youth in the classroom – a topic...

Anti-Racism Black Diaspora Education Social Sciences UTSC

News | Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Teacher retention challenges more prevalent near sub-Saharan Africa’s mining booms: PhD research

Student research from the University of Toronto suggests that proximity to mining booms in sub-Saharan Africa may affect teacher commitment...

Economics Education Labour and demographic economics Social Sciences Student Stories

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Willis Akala Opondo

Willis Opondo is a PhD student at the department of social justice education at OISE in the University of Toronto....

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Decolonization Education Social Justice

Professor Ann Lopez and Professor Njoki Wane are co-founders of the Centre for Black Studies in Education (CBSE)

News | Monday, June 19, 2023

The Centre for Black Excellence in Education launches at OISE

On June 9, the Centre for Black Studies in Education (CBSE) at the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE) officially...

Black Excellence Black Studies Education Social Justice UofT

News | Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Meet Professor Philip Asare, Dean’s Advisor on Black Inclusivity at U of T Engineering

Professor Philip Asare (ISTEP, EngSci) has been appointed to the role of Dean’s Advisor on Black Inclusivity at U of T Engineering.  Asare has...

Black Excellence Education Engineering and technology equity Leadership UofT

Rhonda McEwen presents "Julia," the first Muppet on the autism spectrum. "Julia" has been on the Sesame Street Tv series since 2017.

News | Monday, February 6, 2023

Creating ‘Julia,’ the first Muppet on the autism spectrum

When most people think of Sesame Street they envision cherished childhood memories of singalongs and fun with Big Bird and Cookie Monster....

Education Emerging Media equity Media Studies UofT

News | Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Science and community: Canadian Black Scientists Network launch second BE-STEMM conference

Last year, the inaugural conference for Black excellence in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine and health (BE-STEMM), hosted by the...

Black Excellence Black History Month Community Education Humanities and the Arts STEM UofT UTSC