Universities Can Bolster Democracy
How? By fostering debate across differences – and educating citizens who will engage in civic life
Education
What Are Kids Learning about Climate Change?
Fikile Nxumalo thinks schools may be missing an important point
A Path Out of Poverty
U of T Mississauga professor Jerry Flores says caring teachers inspired him to seek better opportunities in life. Now, he wants to do the same for others
Learning Math Does More Than Boost Your Numeracy
It could help us build a more equitable society, says alum John Mighton
The Freedom to Learn
Toronto schools aim to provide a safe space for children, regardless of citizenship status. But there are flaws that need to be addressed
Overcoming Bias with Teaching
Professor Shafique Virani says the key to countering Islamophobia is education
Healthy City
How can we improve the health of some of the city's most vulnerable residents?
Science Goes Social
Research2Reality, a new social media campaign, digests science for the public
Fighting Math Anxiety
U of T’s Math Outreach instructors are changing hearts and minds about an often-feared subject
Leave No One Behind
Avis Glaze fights for the kids who struggle in class
A Capital Achievement
In nearly half a century at U of T, economics prof Michael Hare has touched thousands of students’ lives
The Next Big Idea
Ten concepts that could shape the future: from digital credentials to safer drugs to DNA-tailored diets and more
Fear of Numbers
Why do so many kids struggle with math?
The Schools We Want
U of T's Centre for Urban Schooling aims to help youths in disadvantaged neighbourhoods succeed
Reality Knocks
The educational system may have given up on them, but these students never gave up on education. The Transitional Year Programme helped them achieve their dreams