The Lance student newspaper has re-launched after several years of dormancy (LEDDY LIBRARY ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
When she applied for a job editing a student newspaper, Molly Vaillancourt had never heard of The Lance.
“I’ve always wanted to be a writer,” she says. “Then the UWSA put out a posting saying they were hiring a lead editor for a paper."
Vaillancourt, a bachelor of education student with a BA in linguistics, history and culture, had limited journalistic experience but was passionate about writing.
— Published on Apr 6th, 2026
Elizabeth Dalla Bona upgraded her teaching credentials with a senior qualification in visual arts (FILE/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Crossing the convocation stage is far from the end of teacher education.
At the University of Windsor, continuing teacher education courses support new and established teachers in developing their skills and professional qualifications with a diverse range of program and course offerings.
— Published on Mar 27th, 2026
Year-two teacher candidates shared their service-learning projects with first-year education students at the Service-Learning Fair (SHIJING XU/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
While experiential learning has always been central to teacher education — in the form of teaching placements in elementary and secondary schools — University of Windsor teacher candidates have the unique opportunity to participate in service-learning programs to broaden their horizons, expand their skills and give back to the community.
— Published on Mar 25th, 2026
Dr. Chenkai Chi (far left) is the instructor for the service-learning course Interdisciplinary Education for Sustainability, designed by Dr. Shijing Xu (second from left) (ANGELA KHARBOUTLI/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Elementary and secondary teachers play a critical role in building student skills in responsible environmental citizenship.
That’s why, when the Faculty of Education recently revised its B.Ed. course offerings, it was only logical that one of the new electives focus on environmental sustainability.
— Published on Mar 17th, 2026
First Franco-Ontarian flag raising at the University of Windsor with the francophone community on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (JOHN PAUL BONADONNA/ University of Windsor)
A panel discussion celebrating Windsor-Essex's Francophone community will explore its roots, culture and contributions to the region on Thursday, March 19.
Marking the Month of La Francophonie in March, the Faculty of Arts, History and Social Sciences’ (FAHSS) Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity and Decolonization (EDIID) committee is hosting the event.
— Published on Mar 16th, 2026
Families and children from the Windsor-Essex region enjoyed a variety of learning activities at the Early Years Carousel (PROVIDED BY S. SHAHBAZI/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
More than 300 local children and their family members enjoyed a day of play and learning as part of the seventh annual Early Years Carousel last weekend.
Organized by teacher candidates in the Early Years service-learning course in the Faculty of Education, the event was a morning of exploration, play and connection for young children and their families from across Windsor and Essex County.
— Published on Mar 13th, 2026
The Journal of Critical Race, Indigeneity, and Decolonization (JCRID) has published another issue, this one highlighting decolonization and marginalized voices. (JCRID/ The University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
Which perspectives in academic publishing are amplified — and which are overlooked?
In its latest issue, the Journal of Critical Race, Indigeneity, and Decolonization (JCRID) highlights decolonization and marginalized voices while advancing what the editors call “knowledge globalization.”
“We tried to spread the geographic tentacles of this edition,” said chief editor Dr. Festus Moasun, a professor in the School of Social Work. “We included articles from Africa, South Asia, as well as North America.”
— Published on Mar 10th, 2026
Conference chair Dr. Shijing Xu (centre) with the CSE planning committee (ANGELA KHARBOUTLI/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
This August, educational researchers from around the world will share their perspectives as the University of Windsor's Faculty of Education hosts the 3rd Chinese Society for Education (CSE) Annual International Conference.
Taking place Aug. 10 to 12 at UWindsor, the conference’s theme is “West-East Reciprocal Learning for a More Inclusive World: Global Perspectives, Local Practices.”
— Published on Mar 4th, 2026
The Faculty of Education has released its Strategic Plan guiding teaching, learning and research for the next five years.
By Kate Hargreaves
The University of Windsor’s Faculty of Education has launched its new strategic plan for 2025-2030.
Grounded in extensive consultations with faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members and school boards, this plan will help shape teaching, research, partnerships and impact over the next five years.
“Central to this plan is the Faculty’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization,” says Dr. Ken Montgomery, dean of the Faculty of Education.
— Published on Feb 13th, 2026
Teacher candidates from the Faculty of Education distributed more than 200 bags of fresh produce donated by the Unemployed Help Centre at the Togetherness Initiative (PROVIDED BY G. PIZZUTO SERRA/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Over 100 families attended this year’s Togetherness Initiative, an annual event organized by teacher candidates in the Faculty of Education.
As part of the service-learning course Vulnerability, Marginalization and Education (VME), BEd students planned and implemented the event at Frank W. Begley Public School in Windsor, offering activities and supports for local families facing economic and social barriers.
— Published on Feb 13th, 2026
The Lance student newspaper has re-launched after several years of dormancy (LEDDY LIBRARY ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS/University of Windsor)
