Canada in general, and Montreal specifically, have been facing a drug toxicity and fatal overdose crisis for nearly a decade. While integrated systems of interventions are necessary to address drug-related harms, the use of naloxone has been a key strategy to reduce the acute effect of opioid-involved deaths. Currently, McGill does not offer naloxone trainings to the campus community, limiting students’ ability to assist in the event of an overdose.
Published on: 10 Apr 2025
The Kaushalam program, a collaborative initiative between the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Uttarakhand and the Udyam Learning Foundation, aims to cultivate 21st-century life skills and an entrepreneurial mindset among students in Uttarakhand. A comprehensive study conducted during the 2024–25 academic year assessed the program's impact on Grade 9 students across seven districts.
Published on: 9 Apr 2025
fMRI study: Language and Learning
We are looking for adults (18-35 years of age) who speak and understand both English and French to participate in a study. You will:
Published on: 8 Apr 2025
UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development in India (MGIEP) recently hosted Faculty of Education Dean, Vivek Venkatesh, and Professor Joseph Levitan, DISE, for a dialogue on community based participatory action research, and pluralism and polarization.
Their visit was part of a research tour including a dialogue on these topics to foster collaboration and to exchange ideas on education and societal challenges.
Published on: 1 Apr 2025
Dr. Patrick Dias, another long-term member of DISE, recently passed away. Here are some reflections from Anthony Paré, retired colleague and previous DISE chair, as well as Patrick's obituary, to honor his passing and service to the department.
Published on: 28 Mar 2025
Adam Dubé, PhD, ECP Associate Professor of Learning Sciences at McGill University, participated as a panelist in the "New School? Promises and Risks of AI in the Classroom" webinar hosted by Children and Screens.
The event focused on how children process information from AI-driven tools, the potential of AI to support cognitive development, and the ethical integration of AI into educational systems.
Published on: 26 Mar 2025
Howard Riggs was a dedicated, hard-working professor of math education. His work ethic was a product of his Prairie upbringing and his deep commitment to his students. He was hired by McGill to teach social studies, but was pressed into service as a math educator in the Department of Elementary Education, one of the units that eventually morphed into DISE.
Published on: 26 Mar 2025
Congratulations go out to Victoria Talwar, ECP Professor and Director of the Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development, who was one of the recipients who received the King Charles III Coronation Medal at a ceremony held at the Royal Montreal Regiment in Westmount on March 20, 2025.
Published on: 24 Mar 2025
Dr. Tina Montreuil, ECP, was invited to take part in a production and short documentary produced by Savoir média, to talk about the importance of supporting families during the perinatal period or the transition to parenthood.
The documentary was filmed in our very own Education Faculty Learning Commons.
Some highlights of this important documentary:
Published on: 21 Mar 2025
McGill’s day of giving raises a record $5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!
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Published on: 14 Mar 2025
Professor and Canada Research Chair, Victoria Talwar, talks to Today's Parent magazine about addressing questions and concerns from kids about the Trump presidency. The article discusses age-appropriate ways to discuss what kids are hearing and seeing in the news and popular culture about Canada-US relations in addition to tips on teaching media literacy and critical thinking, promoting empathy and understanding, and empowering Canadian children to be informed citizens.
Excerpt from How To Explain The Trump Presidency To Canadian Kids by Jenn Cox:
Published on: 13 Mar 2025
Olympic medalist in swimming, Savannah King is a graduate of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who went on to work as a Project Administrator within the department before becoming Associate Coach and Social Media Coordinator for the McGill Varsity Swim Team. Selected as a McGill24 ambassador for the University's Day of Giving, she is lending her support to McGill in advocating for student-athletes during the 24-hour fundraiser.
Published on: 12 Mar 2025
As Montréal celebrates its 34th Black History Month, it is time to fully integrate Black history into Québec education.
Published on: 25 Feb 2025
A community conversation on the Ministry of Education’s report on the “toxic culture” created at Bedford Elementary, led by the CBC’s Nantali Indongo, included local parents, community organizers and leaders, education professionals and youth, as well as Faculty of Education members Ratna Gosh (DISE, Emeritus), Nanre Nafzinger (DISE, Assistant Professor), Adama Kaba (DISE, PhD), Bronwen Low (DISE, Cha
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Published on: 20 Feb 2025
Azam Dashti Khavidaki, a Ph.D. student in Educational Studies at McGill University’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education and a Fellow at the Participatory Cultures Lab (PCL), has been awarded the prestigious DRI EDIA funding from the Digital Research Alliance of Canada.
This recognition underscores her unwavering commitment to strengthening digital research infrastructure and expanding access to 21st-century skills for marginalized children and youth, advancing the pursuit of digital equality.
Published on: 17 Feb 2025
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