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We serve 100,000+ alumni and friends at the top ranked Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto, advancing learning, equity, and the future. Standing on the shoulders of one of the world's top universities, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto has, for more than a century, made a major contribution toward advancing education in Canada and around the world. With more than 100,000 alumni, close to 3000 students in teacher education and graduate programs, 20 research centres, and Canada's #1 lab school, our Institute is a unique academic environment supporting a passionate and professional community second-to-none. Email us to get involved in our programs and services. PROGRAMS & SERVICES

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09/15/2026

🚀 Your experience could shape a student’s future.

Become a mentor in the OISE Mentorship Program and share your knowledge, perspective and professional experience with the next generation of educators and leaders.

✨ Ready to make an impact?

Express your interest by September 23:
📧 [email protected]

Already subscribed? Check your inbox for your invitation. Learn more! www.uoft.me/oise-mentorship

🚀 Become a in the OISE Mentorship Program! Advance your professional portfolio within a supportive, hybrid community. ...
09/08/2026

🚀 Become a in the OISE Mentorship Program! Advance your professional portfolio within a supportive, hybrid community. You will join one of U of T’s largest mentorship matching programs. Contact us to express your interest by Sept 23: [email protected].

Visit https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/alumni-friends/mentorship-program for details.

🤫 PS. Save the date for our October 1st launch event at 5:30 p.m. at OISE! The event isn’t mandatory, but we would love to see you there!

Big changes are coming to Ontario's K-12 education system this September. Three OISE scholars discuss what Ontarians nee...
08/27/2026

Big changes are coming to Ontario's K-12 education system this September. Three OISE scholars discuss what Ontarians need to know about the student achievement reforms "that will run school boards like businesses".

This summer, Ontario's Putting Student Achievement First Act has moved forward with key structural and operational regulation changes ahead of the new school year. Chief among these changes include stripping traditional school trustees of local governance powers in favour of business-qualified CEOs, while ending flexible grading for high school students.

But OISE alumni Drs. Sachin Maharaj, Vidya Shah and faculty member Beyhan Farhadi argue that the Act's strict, business-like changes and focus on efficiency in schools will sacrifice student equity and the material needs of our most vulnerable — all for only short-term cost savings.

Read more from their spring 2026 article: https://theconversation.com/what-ontarians-need-to-know-about-student-achievement-reforms-that-will-run-school-boards-like-businesses-280618

⛳️ Join us FORE! The future.Come out on October 2 to the stunning Angus Glen Golf Club for an unforgettable day in celeb...
08/26/2026

⛳️ Join us FORE! The future.

Come out on October 2 to the stunning Angus Glen Golf Club for an unforgettable day in celebration of a century of educational excellence.

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Come for the golf — stay for the food, fun, and celebration in honour of 100 years of the JICS Lab School! You will:

🏌️ Play the renowned South Course, host of the Canadian Open
🍴 Enjoy gourmet food stations, premium beverages and on-course activations
🏆 Take part in fun contests, raffles and an auction featuring exclusive sports memorabilia
🤝 Connect with fellow members of the U of T community during a private cocktail hour
🥂 Stay for an elegant evening reception, awards and a special Centennial celebration

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And you don’t need to be a pro golfer! All skill levels are welcome — from seasoned golfers to those new to the sport.

Gather your foursome or join us for the evening cocktail reception: https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/events/10-02-26-jics-centennial-golf-championship-fore-future

Some surprises are bigger than words. 🥹🎈At her retirement celebration at OISE, educator and alumna Jane Witte thought sh...
08/25/2026

Some surprises are bigger than words. 🥹🎈

At her retirement celebration at OISE, educator and alumna Jane Witte thought she was gathering with family and friends to mark the end of a remarkable career in education. Instead, her son Zach Witman and his husband Michael Witman revealed a very special surprise: a generous $250,000 endowed gift to establish the Jane Witte Scholarship at the University of Toronto.

The scholarship will support exceptional OISE doctoral students whose research is helping advance education and shape the future of teaching, learning and educational leadership.

It’s a beautiful tribute to Jane’s lifelong commitment to education — and to the countless students, educators and colleagues whose lives she has touched along the way.

As OISE Acting Dean Professor Creso Sá shared, “Your gift has transformed Jane’s passion for education into a lasting legacy.”

Congratulations, Jane — and thank you, Zach and Michael, for turning a celebration of one educator’s incredible career into an investment in generations of educators to come.

Read the full story by staff writer Perry King: https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/news/08-24-26-surprise-jane-witte-scholarship-provide-oise-doctoral-students-boost-deliver

🕊️OISE Remembers: Former Professor Rod Michalko, an early scholar of Disability Studies in Canada, writer, teacher, prov...
08/19/2026

🕊️OISE Remembers: Former Professor Rod Michalko, an early scholar of Disability Studies in Canada, writer, teacher, provocateur, and generous builder of an intellectual and caring community, has sadly passed. The OISE community shares our heartfelt condolences to Professor Tanya Titchkosky, his loving partner of 38 years.

Read more about Dr. Michalko's remarkable life and impact: https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/alumni-friends/in-memoriam

08/14/2026

🌍 Why do language-friendly schools matter? Ask OISE Professor Emmanuelle Le Pichon-Vorstman!

In this reel, she shares why creating schools where all languages are welcomed, valued and respected matters — and why educators, researchers and anyone passionate about more inclusive education should be part of this conversation.

Join OISE Professors Le Pichon-Vorstman, Antoinette Gagne, and other language and literacies experts for the 3rd International Language Friendly School Conference in Amsterdam on September 4, 2026. Together, they’ll explore what it takes to create learning environments where every student can thrive, regardless of the language they speak at home. 🗣️🚸📚

Ready to join faculty, alumni, graduate students and the international community?

Learn more! https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/the-third-international-language-friendly-school-conference-tickets-1990568590238

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