Wen-Do Warrior
Arij Elmi gained the courage to speak up against racist comments after studying self-defense. Now she teaches other women to do the same Read More
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
Greener Pastures
Can a simple high-tech tool for farmers boost crop yields in developing countries? Read More
Love Yourself First
How do you foster greater self-worth and, in turn, help others? Nurture your inner foundation, says author and U of T alum Renu Persaud Read More
There Is No Magic Formula When Quitting an Addiction
By 28, I’d been arrested, convicted and kicked out of grad school. But it took me another two years to end my love affair with drugs Read More
A New Life After Loss
Over more than two decades, Rena Arshinoff built a successful career in medical science. Then she felt a spiritual call Read More
A Refuge from the Streets
Having spent time homeless herself, Prof. Suzanne Stewart envisions a new kind of shelter – one that truly understands and cares for Indigenous women Read More
The High Cost of a Home
Faculty and students at Toronto’s four universities will work together to seek answers to the city’s housing crisis Read More
So You Want to Build a Startup?
10 tips from some of Canada’s top entrepreneurs Read More
Be the Change
This former human-rights journalist now helps run the world’s largest petition website Read More
Allies in Her Corner
U of T faculty and staff had this alum’s back, which enabled her to thrive Read More
Beauty in the Everyday
During one terrible year, author Kyo Maclear finds solace by birding in the city Read More
60 Seconds with David Sugarman
Ontario Science Centre guy gets a charge out of explaining the natural world Read More
Parenting Guide
Mary Elizabeth Picher helps new parents better understand how little ones learn and grow Read More
“I’m So Happy When I Write”
Continuing Studies program leads Sabrina Ramnanan to a publishing contract Read More
OISE Receives $5 Million Gift
Landmark donation to U of T will advance indigenous education in Canada and globally Read More
The Bully Who is Everywhere
The Internet makes it easy to be mean. No wonder cyberbullying among teens has everyone worried. Read More
A Polar Mystery Solved
A big piece in the puzzle of the lost Franklin ships has been found Read More
The Two of Us
For Donald and Hana Nute, home straddles two different worlds. Read More
OISE’s New Direction
Education faculty to more than double the size of its graduate programs in teacher education, eliminate BEd by 2015 Read More
Learning Together
For Jim and Sheila Latimer of Wasaga Beach, Ontario, a shared commitment to education helped cement their five-decade bond Read More
In Memoriam: Roxana Ng
Roxana Ng's focus on human rights and social justice shaped the field of immigration studies Read More
Pathways’ Progress
A homework support program involving OISE students has more than doubled high school graduation rates in Regent Park Read More
Eight Degrees of Education
Most people retire from higher education after a maximum of three degrees. Lorne Bozinoff went for eight Read More
Hunting for Gold
Victoria Nolan is dubbed “The Metronome” for her ability to row perfectly in synch with her teammates Read More
Leave No One Behind
Avis Glaze fights for the kids who struggle in class Read More
Unlocking Our Potential
U of T researchers suggest life’s early years might be even more important than we thought Read More
Realizing Our Potential
Growing evidence shows the importance of life’s early years Read More
The Flying Photographer
89-year-old Lou Wise has dedicated much of his life to shooting images of the Earth from above Read More
The Next Big Idea
Ten concepts that could shape the future: from digital credentials to safer drugs to DNA-tailored diets and more Read More
Different but Equal
Toronto parents can choose to send their children to a variety of specialized schools. But is it possible to have too much choice in alternative education? Read More
A Year in Mumbai
Normand Labrie coped with sweltering heat and noisy classrooms to bring Canadian teaching techniques to India's largest city Read More
Global Learning
Rumeet Toor launches a teacher’s college in rural Kenya Read More
Scholars at Risk
U of T program supports academics who have experienced political oppression Read More
Africentric Schools
Professor George Dei says parents of black children have been concerned for 30 years that the Toronto school system is not serving their children. “It was time to try a new approach.” Read More
Melanie Moore and Brad Tapson
"Sometimes Brad plays his guitar, I play the piano and we sing together. I swear, we’ll wind up being the von Trapp family someday." Read More
Kieran Hayward
"My dream is to be one of the inspired citizens who shape Toronto for the better" Read More
Head of the Class
U of T’s Institute of Child Study has influenced education in Canada for more than 80 years. A visit to the lab school reveals why. Read More
The Schools We Want
U of T's Centre for Urban Schooling aims to help youths in disadvantaged neighbourhoods succeed Read More