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Nov 03, 2020

History of Education Quarterly – Guest edited journal issue

Dr. Jason Ellis and Dr. Kate Rousmaniere (Miami University of Ohio) co-edited a special issue of History of Education Quarterly (60, no. 3, 2020) on “Disability and the History of Education.” They also authored the special issue’s introductory essay, “Professor Bailyn, Meet Professor Baynton: The ‘New Disability History’ of Education.” Link to the special issue: […]

 

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Nov 02, 2020

Queering Cancer website launched by EDST graduate Amanda Bolderston & co.

EDST graduate Amanda Bolderston (EdD 2019), LLED graduate Evan Taylor (PhD 2019) and PhD student Meghan McInnis (Queens) are launching Queering Cancer, a new website to improve support of LGBTQ2+ people with cancer developed by researchers and patient collaborators. The website offers a community forum and information database for LGBTQ2+ people affected by cancer. It […]

 

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Oct 13, 2020

New book – Race, Culture, and Politics in Education

Race, Culture, and Politics in Education A Global Journey From South Africa Kogila Moodley Afterword by: Sonia Nieto Publication Date: December 4, 2020 https://www.tcpress.com/race-culture-and-politics-in-education-9780807764886

 

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Oct 09, 2020

EDST Student Shirley Hardman Featured at Graduate School

For details, visit: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/campus-community/meet-our-students/hardman-shirley-anne-swelchalot-shxwha-yathel

 

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Oct 08, 2020

Dr. Rob VanWynsberghe – Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator

Congratulations to Dr. Rob VanWynsberghe, who has received recognition as “Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator” for 2020 from The Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication (EECOM). EECOM is Canada’s only national, bilingual, and charitable network for environmental learning. EECOM works strategically and collaboratively to advance environmental learning. https://eecom.org/awards/past-award-recipients/ From the award citation: Category: Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator 2020 Winner: […]

 

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Oct 06, 2020

Dr. Charles Ungerleider on BCTF-Government relations – The Tyee

Professor Emeritus Dr. Charles Ungerleider was interviewed in The Tyee’s piece: Teachers’ Union Clashes with NDP Won’t Erode Support, Say Analysts https://thetyee.ca/News/2020/10/02/Teachers-Union-NDP-Clash-Not-Erode-Support/

 

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Sep 07, 2020

Welcome to the 2020-2021 Year

 

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Dr. Michelle Stack interviewed on CBC Radio

Link: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-91-the-early-edition/clip/15796897-covid-19-amplifying-inequalities-classroom Sep 7 – Covid-19 is amplifying inequalities in the classroom

 

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Sep 03, 2020

Welcome from HIED 2020

Academic year 2020-2021 You have been assigned one of us as either your research supervisor (MA, EdD, PhD) or program advisor (M.Ed). Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Dr. Lesley Andres lesley.andres@ubc.ca https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/facultystaff/lesley-andres/ Dr. Amy Metcalfe amy.metcalfe@ubc.ca https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/facultystaff/amy-metcalfe/ Dr. Sharon Stein sharon.stein@ubc.ca https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/facultystaff/sharon-stein/ Our Graduate Program Assistant […]

 

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Sep 01, 2020

Welcome Dr. Amy Parent

The department of Educational Studies welcomes Dr. Amy Parent as our newest faculty member! Visit her bio: https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/facultystaff/amy-parent/

 

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