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
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
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
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
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
During Quebec’s Teacher Appreciation Week, Dr. Steven Shaw, ECP, joined host Shawn Apel on CBC Radio Noon Quebec, on Friday, February 7, 2025, to discuss the project "That One Teacher."
Steven and Shawn took phone calls and responded to listeners discussing that one teacher that made a difference. This event was in support of this year's Teacher Appreciation Week.
Published on: 12 Feb 2025
Get to know Justin Goldberg and Nattamon Tokaeo, McGill Education's top McCall MacBain Scholarship Candidates:
Recognized for his leadership potential, Honours Kinesiology student Justin Goldberg (BSc'25) is a national finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill.
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Published on: 5 Feb 2025
As a new initiative of the Faculty of Education, Dean Vivek Venkatesh recently launched the Dean's Speaker Series. This biannual series is expected to host prominent guest speakers on relatable topics that span the Faculty's departments and hosted by the Dean as a free event for academics, students, staff, and invited guests.
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Published on: 3 Feb 2025
According to World University Rankings by Subject 2025, released on January 22 by Times Higher Education (THE), McGill ranks among the top 90 in the world in all of the 11 subjects assessed, placing six subjects in the top 50. The University placed third in Canada in in Education Studies and six other domains. THE’s subject rankings evaluate 11 disciplines based on five performance indicators: teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook and Industry.
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Published on: 23 Jan 2025
This year's Black History Month will launch with an Opening Ceremony on February 6 and keynote delivered by Shane Laptiste, principal and co-founder of the award-winning Studio of Contemporary Architecture (SOCA).
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Published on: 10 Jan 2025
With the aim of fostering innovative and impactful research-based activities at Summit School and beyond, the Summit Centre for Education, Research, and Training (SCERT) serves as a hub for curating teaching and learning best practices related to the wellbeing of neurodivergent learners. On November 14 and 16, the SCERT held its 5th annual conference on neurodiversity, a keystone knowledge translation event designed to promote a holistic understanding and appreciation of neurodivergent learning in both academic and social contexts.
Published on: 10 Dec 2024
Dr. Tina Montreuil, clinical (school) psychologist and associate professor in the department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was called upon for her expertise in child and adolescent mental health to comment on the recent rapport issued by l’Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ). The report highlights the marked rise in mental disorders among high school students.
Dr. Montreuil provides expert opinion on what could explain these increases among children and teens, but also provides insights on prevention opportunities that can arise from these findings.
Published on: 5 Dec 2024
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