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Two Western research projects among four recipients of Canada Brain Research Fund grants
May 24, 2023
Interdisciplinary teams working on cognition, brain repair receive funds from Health Canada and Brain Canada.
Graduate program earns CPA accreditation
May 18, 2023
Western Education’s PhD in the Field of School and Applied Child Psychology has been accredited for a three-year term.
Western Research launches new mentorship network, co-designed by researchers
May 18, 2023
Program prioritizes equity-deserving groups, building community and connection.
Associate Teacher Recognition and Awards
May 11, 2023
It was an evening of gratitude, collaboration, and delicious food as associate teachers and their colleagues gathered at the Faculty of Education.
Dr. Kathy Hibbert honoured with Distinguished University Professorship
April 24, 2023
The associate dean and university professor is the first Faculty of Education member to be named a Distinguished University Professor.
New research highlights unique pandemic challenges of families dealing with ADHD
April 20, 2023
The study finds an inherent vulnerability among these families and points to a need for safeguards to protect their wellbeing during times of crisis.
Improving Education for a More Equitable World: the CIES Annual Conference, 2023
March 15, 2023
The CIES annual conference seeks educational improvement and the empowerment of learners, educators, and many more internationally.
Opening the door to mental health talks with your kids? Western expert recommends this rabbit
March 15, 2023
Poppy the Puppet offers early intervention option for families dealing with children’s mental health challenges.
Western’s Centre for School Mental Health on the frontlines for kids’ wellness
March 02, 2023
Western researchers are expanding successful education programs to help vulnerable young people build strong relationships and prevent violence.
From research to politics
November 21, 2022
Retired education professor, Marianne Larsen, has been elected as a Thames Valley District School Board trustee.
Declining physical activity
November 18, 2022
Study finds fall in implementation of Ontario physical activity policy.
Ray Hughes Award
November 16, 2022
Dianne Lafferty has been recognized for successfully piloting the Fourth R program with the Yellowknife Catholic Schools.
Important lesson
November 07, 2022
Tara Hofbauer’s grandmother has been awarded the Order of Canada, which is inspiring Hofbauer to create a welcoming school environment.
Global leader in education
November 04, 2022
Two organizations have recognized Western Education as one of the top faculties of education in the world.
Future leader in brain research
October 28, 2022
A $100,000 grant will support professor Emma Duerden’s research on fetal and infant brain health.
Clinic receives Bell grant
October 24, 2022
$20,000 grant will help children with anxiety get increased support from the Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic.
Celebrating Fall 2022 graduates
October 20, 2022
Congratulations to the Faculty of Education graduates who have successfully completed their program.
Art exhibit challenges perceptions
October 18, 2022
Students, faculty, and staff were treated to an art exhibition at the Faculty of Education that challenges perceptions about the world.
ECE bursary
October 17, 2022
Students needing financial assistance to advance their ECE careers could get up to $1,500 from the Faculty of Education.
Fourth place in Canada
October 14, 2022
The Maclean's University Rankings have rated Western Education as the fourth-best education faculty in Canada.
Closer relationship
September 23, 2022
President of the Retired Teachers of Ontario, District 8, Steve Harvey, hopes to forge a closer relationship with the Faculty of Education.
COVID impacting counselling services
September 07, 2022
A new study will discover how much the COVID pandemic affected low-income Canadians’ access to counselling services.
2022-28 Strategic Plan
August 18, 2022
The Faculty of Education has unveiled its strategic plan for the next six years, which focuses on people and maintaining academic excellence.
STEAM Ed makers
August 16, 2022
A week-long camp is showing students how math and computing are all around us and how they affect our daily lives including culture.
Teacher education program evolves
August 10, 2022
The Teacher Education program has gone through numerous changes and Associate Dean of Teacher Education, Kathy Hibbert, discusses how it has evolved.
New teacher candidate bursary
August 09, 2022
The Faculty of Education Students’ Council Award for Student Excellence is based on exceptional performance in course work and practica.
MPEd bursary for staff
July 20, 2022
A new bursary has been created to help employees further their education with a Master of Professional Education degree from the Faculty of Education.
Cultural understanding
July 13, 2022
Christopher Smith published a new book that provides a framework for teachers to evaluate English language learning textbooks.
Contributing to school psychology
July 12, 2022
Professor Colin King received the Contributions to School Psychology Award from the Canadian Psychological Association.
‘Right to Read’ report
June 24, 2022
The Faculty of Education has provided a response to the ‘Right to Read’ report from the Ontario Human Rights Commission.
New Associate Teacher bursary
June 23, 2022
Thank you, Associate Teachers, for your dedication to teacher candidates during the pandemic.
AFE supervisor awards
June 21, 2022
The Faculty of Education has announced the recipients of the Alternative Field Experience Supervisor’s Award for Excellence.
Associate teacher awards
June 20, 2022
The Faculty of Education has recognized four associate teachers for their contributions to teacher education.
National honours
June 15, 2022
Professor Candace Brunette-Debassige has won the George L. Geis Dissertation Award from the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education.
2021-22 academic awards
June 13, 2022
The Faculty of Education has announced the award recipients for the 2021-22 academic year.
Education community congratulates graduates
June 10, 2022
Education faculty, staff, alumni and donors congratulate the Class of 2022.
Managing two careers
June 07, 2022
Jack Roach (BEd’74) realized in high school he wanted to teach. However, he didn’t realize his career would take unexpected turns.
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