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Faculty of Education to launch innovative international MEd cohort in second-language education
February 16, 2021 —
The Faculty of Education will start accepting applications on April 1 for a new international master of education (MEd) cohort specializing in second-language education (SLE).
February 16, 2021 —
The Faculty of Education will start accepting applications on April 1 for a new international master of education (MEd) cohort specializing in second-language education (SLE).
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Faculty to host forum on surveillance in PSE assessment
February 12, 2021 —
The Faculty of Education is hosting the second of two online forums on Wed., Feb. 24, to address concerns about educational assessment that have gained increasing attention during the pandemic.
February 12, 2021 —
The Faculty of Education is hosting the second of two online forums on Wed., Feb. 24, to address concerns about educational assessment that have gained increasing attention during the pandemic.
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Researchers consider grading in pandemic learning
January 28, 2021 —
Educational researchers endorsed a series of small evaluations in K-12 classrooms rather than few high-stakes tests
January 28, 2021 —
Educational researchers endorsed a series of small evaluations in K-12 classrooms rather than few high-stakes tests
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Faculty to host forums on assessment in education
January 11, 2021 —
The Faculty of Education is hosting two online forums on assessment—the first on Jan. 26 and the second Feb. 24.
January 11, 2021 —
The Faculty of Education is hosting two online forums on assessment—the first on Jan. 26 and the second Feb. 24.
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The Conversation: Restraining and secluding students with disabilities is an urgent human rights issue
January 6, 2021 —
UM researches find schools using physical restraint and seclusion spaces, further marginalizing children with disabilities
January 6, 2021 —
UM researches find schools using physical restraint and seclusion spaces, further marginalizing children with disabilities
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New CRC Chair hopes to make organizations more welcoming to LGBT2Q community
January 4, 2021 —
Now that he has been named Canada Research Chair in queer, community, and diversity education, Robert Mizzi, associate professor at U of M’s Faculty of Education, aims to confront issues like these and make positive cultural changes in organizations nationwide.
January 4, 2021 —
Now that he has been named Canada Research Chair in queer, community, and diversity education, Robert Mizzi, associate professor at U of M’s Faculty of Education, aims to confront issues like these and make positive cultural changes in organizations nationwide.
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Top Conversation Canada stories of 2020
December 22, 2020 —
Take a look at illuminating research written by members of our community
December 22, 2020 —
Take a look at illuminating research written by members of our community
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Research and International News
Meet Robert Mizzi, the new UM Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Queer, Community and Diversity Education.
December 16, 2020 —
Advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in education
December 16, 2020 —
Advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in education
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Eleven new Canada Research Chairs awarded to UM faculty
December 16, 2020 —
New CRC research explores a range of health, social and science fields
December 16, 2020 —
New CRC research explores a range of health, social and science fields
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The Conversation: Students with disabilities should have the option of in-person learning during COVID-19 school closures
November 24, 2020 —
Schools should be making plans to continue safe in-person learning for students with disabilities for whom remote learning simply does not work.
November 24, 2020 —
Schools should be making plans to continue safe in-person learning for students with disabilities for whom remote learning simply does not work.