Alumni Spotlight: Jacqueline Pizzuti Ashby December 21, 2015
Educational Leadership (Post-Secondary) EdD alumna awarded EDRA CORE Award for her contributions to innovation and environmental design.

Sense of Place: Cognitive Productivity with Dr. Luc Beaudoin December 01, 2015
Digesting information while simultaneously finding a comfortable sense of place in our mind is something many of us struggle with in today’s information rich society.

Alumna's passion for the Sm'algyax language helps students thrive December 09, 2015
Sandra Carlik, M.Ed. '97, shares her passion for Sm'algyax language and culture to help students reconnect with the education system.

Call for Proposals: SFU-UBC Indigenous Grad Student Symposium November 05, 2015
Hosted by the IGSS Planning Committee & SAGE (Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement) and in collaboration with Simon Fraser University, The University of British Columbia, and SAGE Partnership; the Indigenous Graduate Student Symposium (IGSS) invites submissions that explore transformation through Indigenous Research and Knowledge by thinking about how research interacts with community and how community shapes research.

Maths education: western policy makers look to Asia - The Financial Times November 09, 2015
A comparison of math education in North America and Asia. Nathalie Sinclair discusses her thoughts on math content and education.

50 years of Education at Simon Fraser University November 24, 2015
In honour of Simon Fraser University’s 50th Anniversary, the Faculty of Education is collecting stories that highlight our experience and achievements in engaging students, research and community.

Dean's Education Advisory Council 2015/2016 Meeting November 30, 2015
The first meeting of the Dean’s Education Advisory Council for the 2015/2016 academic year was held on Tuesday November 17th.

Photo Gallery: Mathematics Education Reunion October 08, 2015
On Thursday, September 24, 70 alumni, faculty and students gathered for the Mathematics Education Reunion to celebrate 25 years of Mathematics Education in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University.

Call for Nominations: Awards for Excellence October 15, 2015
The Faculty of Education is now accepting nominations for its Award for Excellence in Scholarly Teaching and for the Award for Excellence in the Supervision of a Graduate Student Thesis. The deadline to nominate is November 15, 2015.

Education alumni among SFU's 50 Most Inspiring Graduate Alumni October 16, 2015
In honour of Simon Fraser University's 50th Anniversary, the Dean of Graduate Studies Office has named the top 50 most inspiring graduate students from the over 22,000 graduate degrees that have been conferred by SFU in the last five decades.

Photo Gallery: October New Alumni Convocation Reception October 22, 2015
Check out our photo gallery from the Faculty of Education's New Alumni Convocation Reception on October 9, 2015.

Excitement builds around new graduate diploma program October 16, 2015
The new Nature-Based Experiential Learning graduate diploma for Sunshine Coast teachers is accepting applications until November 13, 2015.

Attend Researching the City to hear from Education alumni and students October 28, 2015
Learn how research done by Faculty of Education students enrolled in the Curriculum & Instruction: Equity Studies in Education Masters program as well as a few of our alumni, makes an impact on our city

Students learning in depth - Maple Ridge News September 29, 2015
Learning in Depth (LiD) is making its way into B.C. schools as they shift their curriculum away from the traditional ‘long list of topics and facts’. Jocelyn McIntosh discusses the program in her classroom.

Celebrating 50 years: SFU’s charter students - Vancouver Sun September 18, 2015
In 1965, Simon Fraser University opened its doors to the public, and Trudy Desjardine was in the first cohort to enrol at SFU.

Tribute: Jaap Tuinman - Celebration of Life September 16, 2015
It is with great sadness that we convey to you the passing of Dr. Jacob Jaap Tuinman, born in 1941, passed away peacefully on August 22nd.

Cultural collaboration comes to life through music August 31, 2015
Mitacs Globalink intern at SFU uses her research to connect schoolchildren across continents

Space Available: Learning, Teaching and Knowing Experientially August 21, 2015
Course provides students with the understanding, skills and knowledge required for designing, implementing and assessing experiential learning curricular activities.

BCCIE awards Margaret Froese from SFU’s Office of International Education with International Education Lifetime Achievement Award July 22, 2015
Margaret Froese, program coordinator for Simon Fraser University's Office of International Education, has been recognized by the BC Council for International Education (BCCIE) for her work in post-secondary education.

Student Spotlight: Karissa Moon paints a bright picture of community and leadership July 06, 2015
Field Studies exploration allowed the grade 5 teacher to build community in her classroom through the use of art.

Research Roundup July 02, 2015
Research news, media and announcements from the Faculty of Education.

Research Focus: Imaginative Education Research Group July 30, 2015
Imaginative Education Research Group (IERG) focuses on teaching and learning by engaging the imaginations of students, learners and teachers.

Learning in Depth featured in the Globe and Mail July 30, 2015
The Imaginative Education Research Group's Learning in Depth (LID) is a simple though radical innovation in curriculum and instruction designed to ensure that all students become experts about something during their school years.

Discussing a discovery or inquiry based math approach June 02, 2015
Michael Pruner, an SFU Mathematics Education masters students, President of BCAMT and Mathematics Teacher at Argyle Secondary in North Vancouver, was interviewed by CBC Radio on teaching students math through Inquiry or Problem based approach.

Student Spotlight: Matthew Houghland, student teacher June 17, 2015
Matthew Houghland was a social worker working with children with disabilities when he decided to enrol at Simon Fraser University.

Research Focus: Aging Well – How digital games can help seniors June 30, 2015
Today, many seniors struggle with issues of isolation and depression, leading to declines in their mental abilities. Most of us will likely face these same struggles as we age.

Photo Gallery: June Convocation and New Alumni Convocation Reception June 19, 2015
Check out our photo gallery from the June 2015 Faculty of Education convocation ceremony.

Post-secondary data gaps covered in panel discussion June 17, 2015
University Affairs covered a recent panel discussion featuring Dr. Michelle Nilson.

Researchers and educators gather at forum on digital equity and inclusion July 02, 2015
On May 15, 2015 the Faculties of Education of SFU and UBC co-hosted the Mapping Digital Inequalities forum.

Dr. Susan O'Neill's research receives 2015 BCRTA Gold Star Award August 14, 2015
The community arts engagement program provided opportunities for students to develop rich and transforming relationships with retired workers in their community.

Too much homework? June 08, 2015
Dr. Phil Winne tells Paul Luke from The Province that not all homework is created equal.

Announcing the 2015 Cmolik Prize winner April 02, 2015
The selection committee for the 2015 Cmolik Prize for the Enhancement of Public Education in British Columbia name Surrey School District as the inaugural winner for innovative use of e-portfolios.

Research Roundup April 07, 2015
Research news, media and announcements from the Faculty of Education.

Education alumunus recognized for professional achievement March 02, 2015
Dr. Kanwal Neel was among four SFU alumni who received a 2014 Outstanding Alumni Award on February 25.

2015 Cmolik Prize shortlist revealed March 02, 2015
Congratulations to the 2015 Cmolik Prize shortlisted candidates and honourable mentions. A finalist will be announced on April 2, 2015.

Education professors pen editorial on adult education funding cuts March 06, 2015
Drs. Suzanne Smythe (SFU) and Shauna Butterwick (UBC) say BC's cancellation of free adult basic education will have consequences.

Surviving Daylight Savings with Dr. Luc Beaudoin March 09, 2015
Adjunct professor and creator of MySleepButton app talks with CKNW and Global TV's Morning News about daylight savings and napping day.

Research Focus: TouchCounts March 24, 2015
Connecting her own experiences with recovering from brain surgery to her daughter learning to count, Dr. Nathalie Sinclair developed the TouchCounts App.

BC Family Day University Closure February 06, 2015
Simon Fraser University and the Faculty of Education offices will be closed for BC Family Day on Monday, February 9.

New master's program takes critical social justice education to new levels February 16, 2015
The deadline for our newest master's program, Curriculum & Instruction: Equity Studies in Education, is March 15. Apply today!

Student Spotlight: Trevor Mills February 20, 2015
Multi-talented musician. High school teacher and counsellor. Mental Health Advocate.

Research Focus: Centre for Education, Law & Society (CELS) February 17, 2015
Improving the legal literacy of children, young adults and educators through a program of research, teaching, curriculum development and community initiatives

An enlightening experience in Dharamsala January 15, 2015
PDP ITEM students receive once-in-a-lifetime practicum experience in Dharamsala, India.