Faculty of Education News Archive
![Clea Schmidt](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-01-25_V3A5591-Clea-Schmidt-150x150.jpg)
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Education prof’s book argues for diversifying teacher workforce
January 30, 2017 —
With refugee numbers worldwide reaching historic levels—the Syrian crisis compounded by displacements from Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Libya and Yemen—Associate Professor Clea Schmidt says more than ever, the demographics of the teaching profession need to change to better reflect those of the students they teach.
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History journal honours prof emeritus
January 4, 2017 —
Having made a career out of teaching teachers of history, Faculty of Education professor emeritus Ken Osborne has now turned to studying the history of teaching history
![David Barber, Rh Award](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/unimdf151029-48_edit-150x150.jpg)
Faculty and alumni appointed to Order of Canada
January 3, 2017 —
Gov. Gen. David Johnston recently announced new appointments to the Order of Canada
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Welcoming gender diversity
January 2, 2017 —
The 2018 Ed Talk Series kicks off Monday, Jan. 8, with Dr. Lee Airton, assistant professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies in Education at Queen's University.
![Victoria Nolan, Meghan Montgomery, Andrew Todd, Curtis Halladay and Kirsten Kit win bronze in the LTA mixed coxed four at the Lagoa Stadium at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. Photo Scott Grant/Canadian Paralympic Committee](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Meghan-Montgomery-Rio-2016-Photo-Scott-Grant-Canadian-Paralympic-Committee-150x150.jpg)
Alumni achievements in 2016
December 22, 2016 —
In 2016, graduates from all stripes were honoured for their hard work, dedication and professional success
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Top research stories of 2016
December 22, 2016 —
From bee houses and gravitational waves, to brain lasers and artificial sweeteners... we report on some great research from 2016
![Tricia Logan](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-12-16_V3A4861-Indigenous-Club-150x150.jpg)
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High school Indigenous club students visit faculty
December 16, 2016 —
The Faculty of Education hosted high-school Indigenous post-secondary club members in December creating an awareness and excitement about opportunities in advanced education.
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Op-ed: Canada’s children deserve better
December 16, 2016 —
What if, this holiday season, we granted children their rights, the ones we agreed to implement and to which they are legally entitled?
![(Left – right) Julie Desrochers, Kyle Monkman, Alex Hosfield, April Wilson, Emma Gillespie, Kailey Atkinson, Christian Toupin at the Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/MAYAA-pic_web-150x150.jpg)
Awards honour Indigenous youth
December 5, 2016 —
Seven students from the University of Manitoba received Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards, honouring outstanding endeavours
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Op-ed: Refugee parents must be involved in children’s education
October 24, 2016 —
Over the past 40 years, research has demonstrated that finding ways to involve parents in their children's education is an important lever that increases their academic success.