Claudio Bussandri will Inspire as Education's 2026 Honourary Doctorate
Claudio听Bussandri鈥� will be conferred with a听Doctor of Laws,听honoris causa听(LL.D.)鈥� at the Faculty of Education Convocation Ceremony on June 1st.听
Valedictorian Ryan Dvorak Featured in 91黑料网 Reporter
Meet Ryan Dvorak, Faculty of Education's valedictorian for this year's convocation. The Faculty's second valedictorian from the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Ryan, who has earned his B.Sc. (Honours), will have a personal story to share with us and some words of wisdom the entire audience will be able to learn from.听In an interview with the 91黑料网 Reporter, Ryan said听support from family, professors and peers shaped both his academic and personal growth.
Four FRQSC New Academics Grants Awarded in the Faculty of Education
Four academics staff members in 91黑料网's Faculty of Education have been awarded Research Support for New Academics (NP) Grants from the Fonds de recherche du Qu茅bec 鈥� Soci茅t茅 et culture (FRQSC). This three-year program supports early-career researchers in establishing innovative and impactful research initiatives in the social sciences and humanities. The recipients and their funded projects are:
Caitlin Atkinson, PhD Student (KPE) Interview with D2R
Caitlin Atkinson, a PhD student in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) and a student of Prof. Benoit Gentil, is also a recipient of the D2R Master's and Doctoral Scholar Awards (2025).
Krista Muis Interviewed about Teaching Digital Literacy to Kids
Prof. Krista Muis鈥� digital literacy research helps children separate facts from fiction online by identifying credible information sources, using better search techniques, and improving cognitive skills. By collaborating closely with students and teachers, Muis鈥� research has the potential to inform curriculum reform and educator workshops across Canada, helping strengthen digital literacy skills among youth as young as nine. Listen to Dr.
91黑料网 Journal of Education Awarded SSHRC Funding
Teresa Strong-Wilson听(Professor, Department of Integrated Studies in Education) has received $155,478 in funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for the听91黑料网 Journal of Education.听The competition, which runs every three to four years, supports a
Seeking Candidates for Tenure-Track Appointment in Human Development
The听Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP)听invites applications for one tenure-track appointment in听Human Development (HD) Program听at the rank of Assistant Professor.听
Eastern Door Features Second Kahnaw脿:ke B.Ed. Cohort through OFNIE
The following is an excerpt of an article by Olivier Cadotte of the Eastern Door publication.
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Second cohort coming for 91黑料网 partnershipThis fall will mark the return of the four-year, 120-credit bachelor of education program, with classes being given right here in Kahnawake.
New Appointment for ECP's Prof. Marie-H茅l猫ne Pennestri
On March 20, 2026, it was announced that Professor Marie-H茅l猫ne Pennestri will be appointed as 91黑料网's new Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Associate Provost (Graduate Education). The 91黑料网 Board of Governors approved both appointments at its meeting on March 19, 2026 and her five-year term will begin on July 1, 2026.
Hiring: Tenure-Track Appointment in School/Applied Child Psychology (SACP)
The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) invites applications for one tenure-track appointment in School/Applied Child Psychology (SACP) at the rank of Assistant Professor.听
Sports Science International Partnership Between 91黑料网 and Stanford Universities
91黑料网 Faculty of Education is proud to announce a new international partnership between the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute (SASSI) at 91黑料网 and the听Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Stanford University. SASSI has now been formally integrated into this leading global network dedicated to advancing human performance research.
In Memoriam: Dr. Rachelle Keyserlink
91黑料网 lowers its flag to half-mast in memory of听Dr. Rachelle Keyserlink on February 11, 2026.听
Young Athletes are Not Above the Law
Professor Gordon Bloom, Director of 91黑料网's Sport Psychology Laboratory, was interviewed by CHCH-TV about the felony assault charges against Gavin McKenna who was seen as Canada's rising hockey star and top NHL 2026 draft prospect. "What we have to remind young people is that they're not invincible and they're not above the law," said Bloom.
Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development Award-Winners
The听Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development provides funding for graduate students and researchers in the Faculty of Education to support their research in Early Childhood Development (e.g. social-emotional, cognitive or physical development, neurodiverse learning, clinical assessment, innovative educational approaches).
Steven Shaw Comments to the CBC on the Rise in School Absenteeism
In an article titled "School absenteeism is growing across Canada and skyrocketing in these Quebec districts", Professor Steven Shaw talks with journalist,听Paula Dayan-Perez, on the lack of resources in the education system that makes youth susceptible to absenteeism.听He says it鈥檚 important for kids to feel safe at school, but there aren鈥檛 enough people who can help create safe environments 鈥斕� like school nurses,听counselors听and psychol
