Graduate Students

Speaking for Ourselves: Indigenous Educational and Leadership over our Identities, Stories, and Histories

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:04:06 +0000

Research presentation by Nicole Lugosi-Schimpf, PhD

Speaking for Ourselves: Indigenous Educational and Leadership over our Identities, Stories, and Histories

August 19, 2025, 1:30 - 3:15 PM

Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Career Pathways for Educators

admin — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:48:56 +0000

🚀 FREE Coaching & Career Program for 91�� students & alumni led by Peter Balyta, PhD(07), BEd (94), President of Texas Instruments – Ed Tech

Message in the Smoke: What Anishinaabemowin’s Sound-Based Philosophy Reveals about Worldview, Culture, and Contemporary Powwow

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:07:52 +0000

Research presentation by Jennifer Meness, PhD

Message in the Smoke: What Anishinaabemowin’s Sound-Based Philosophy Reveals about Worldview, Culture, and Contemporary Powwow

August 20, 2025, 10:00 - 11:45 AM

Revitalizing and Mobilizing Ancestral Knowledge in Rotinonhsón:ni Communities

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:09:28 +0000

Research presented by Taiaiake Alfred, PhD

Revitalizing and Mobilizing Ancestral Knowledge in Rotinonhsón:ni Communities

August 21, 2025, 10:00 - 11:45 AM

91�� Education Building Learning Commons (Room 120)

Joseph Levitan, DISE, Presents Kaushalam Program Study Results at SCERT Uttarakhand

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:41:39 +0000

The Kaushalam program, a collaborative initiative between the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Uttarakhand and the Udyam Learning Foundation, aims to cultivate 21st-century life skills and an entrepreneurial mindset among students in Uttarakhand. A comprehensive study conducted during the 2024–25 academic year assessed the program's impact on Grade 9 students across seven districts.

Remembering Howard Riggs

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:12:36 +0000

Howard Riggs was a dedicated, hard-working professor of math education. His work ethic was a product of his Prairie upbringing and his deep commitment to his students. He was hired by 91�� to teach social studies, but was pressed into service as a math educator in the Department of Elementary Education, one of the units that eventually morphed into DISE.

DISE's Nanre Nafziger Appointed a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:06:57 +0000

We are proud to announce that Nanre Nafziger, DISE, is a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow. Her research topic is Contestations for Nigerian History Education in Primary and Secondary Schools: from Colonialism to Neocolonialism. This year, the selection committee, comprised of leading scholars in education research, selected 25 fellows from an extremely competitive pool of 270 education scholars.

Kiana Kishiyana Explores Adoptee Identity as an SSHRC Storytellers Challenge Finalist

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:02:03 +0000

(The following is an excerpt from the 91�� Reporter. Article by Katherine Gombay.)

Kiana Kishiyama remembers feeling scared when, at the start of her first undergraduate class in beginner’s Mandarin, her teacher looked at her and said, “You need to speak to me after class.”

“And I’m like, what, I’m in trouble already?”

It turned out that the teacher believed that Kishiyama, who was adopted from China by a Canadian couple, was just being modest about her language skills.

Remembering Patrick Dias

admin — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:06:36 +0000

Dr. Patrick Dias, another long-term member of DISE, recently passed away. Here are some reflections from Anthony Paré, retired colleague and previous DISE chair, as well as Patrick's obituary, to honor his passing and service to the department.

91��24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight

admin — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:47:40 +0000

91��’s day of giving raises a record $5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!

DISE PhD Student Azam Dashti Khavidaki Awarded Funding through Digital Research Alliance of Canada

admin — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:47:14 +0000

Azam Dashti Khavidaki, a Ph.D. student in Educational Studies at 91��’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education and a Fellow at the Participatory Cultures Lab (PCL), has been awarded the prestigious DRI EDIA funding from the Digital Research Alliance of Canada.

This recognition underscores her unwavering commitment to strengthening digital research infrastructure and expanding access to 21st-century skills for marginalized children and youth, advancing the pursuit of digital equality.

Dean Vivek Venkatesh and Professor Joseph Levitan Visit UNESCO MGIEP as Part of Research Tour

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:07:18 +0000

UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development in India (MGIEP) recently hosted Faculty of Education Dean, Vivek Venkatesh, and Professor Joseph Levitan, DISE, for a dialogue on community based participatory action research, and pluralism and polarization.

Their visit was part of a research tour including a dialogue on these topics to foster collaboration and to exchange ideas on education and societal challenges.

Community Conversation about the Bedford Elementary Report on CBC

admin — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:05:55 +0000

A community conversation on the Ministry of Education’s report on the “toxic culture” created at Bedford Elementary, led by the CBC’s Nantali Indongo, included local parents, community organizers and leaders, education professionals and youth, as well as Faculty of Education members Ratna Gosh (DISE, Emeritus), Nanre Nafzinger (DISE, Assistant Professor), Adama Kaba (DISE, PhD), Bronwen Low (DISE, Cha

Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs

admin — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:17:09 +0000

91��, through the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), has conferred important internal recognition awards to three Faculty of Education professors in celebration of their outstanding scholarship and research excellence.

Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as 91��'s Ombudsperson for Students

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:57:16 +0000

As the Ombudsperson for Students, Dr. Limin Jao (she/her) provides an independent, impartial, and confidential service through which students may seek equitable and informal resolution of any University-related concern. The Ombudsperson may also, where appropriate, review University policies, guidelines, and procedures affecting students, make recommendations for change, and promote discussion of student-related concerns across the University.

Graduate Students

Speaking for Ourselves: Indigenous Educational and Leadership over our Identities, Stories, and Histories

Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Career Pathways for Educators

Message in the Smoke: What Anishinaabemowin’s Sound-Based Philosophy Reveals about Worldview, Culture, and Contemporary Powwow

Revitalizing and Mobilizing Ancestral Knowledge in Rotinonhsón:ni Communities

Joseph Levitan, DISE, Presents Kaushalam Program Study Results at SCERT Uttarakhand

Remembering Howard Riggs

DISE's Nanre Nafziger Appointed a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow

Kiana Kishiyana Explores Adoptee Identity as an SSHRC Storytellers Challenge Finalist

Remembering Patrick Dias

91������24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight

DISE PhD Student Azam Dashti Khavidaki Awarded Funding through Digital Research Alliance of Canada

Dean Vivek Venkatesh and Professor Joseph Levitan Visit UNESCO MGIEP as Part of Research Tour

Community Conversation about the Bedford Elementary Report on CBC

Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs

Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as 91������'s Ombudsperson for Students

91��24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight

Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as 91��'s Ombudsperson for Students