Participate in a fMRI Study on Language and Learning
fMRI study: Language and LearningWe are looking for adults (18-35 years of age) who speak and understand both English and French to participate in a study. You will:
Dean Vivek Venkatesh and Professor Joseph Levitan Visit UNESCO MGIEP as Part of Research Tour
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.
Remembering Patrick Dias
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.
AI in Education: Children & Screens Invites McGill Expert to Give Families Guidance
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.
Remembering Howard Riggs
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.
Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for Successfully Defending her Dissertation
Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for successfully defending her dissertation on March 21, 2025!
Topic of her dissertation: “Multimodal Prehabilitation: Program Considerations for Patients with Esophageal Cancer”
Victoria Talwar Recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal
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.
Dr. Tina Montreuil Invited by Savoir Media for a Documentary on Family Health
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.
McGill24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight
McGill’s day of giving raises a record $5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!On March 12, McGill24 reached a remarkable milestone – the tenth anniversary of the University’s annual day of giving – and it did so in record-breaking style.
Age-Appropriate Ways to Discuss the Trump Presidency with Kids
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.
KPE Alumna Savannah King a Featured McGill24 Ambassador
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.
BHM & Inclusive Histories in Quebec Secondary Schools
As Montréal celebrates its 34th Black History Month, it is time to fully integrate Black history into Québec education.
Community Conversation about the Bedford Elementary Report on CBC
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 Student Azam Dashti Khavidaki Awarded Funding through Digital Research Alliance of Canada
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.
Bloom & Vallée Launch Dare to Win
Kinesiology and Physical Education Chair and leading sports psychology researcher, Dr. Gordon Bloom, paired up with KPE alum and five-time National Championship coach, Chantal Valée, to co-author Dare to Win: The Blueprint to Building and Leading High Performance and Championship Teams.
