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Early in life my first career choice was to become a lawyer. But after meeting a teacher who denounced prejudice and racism and who believed in equity and social justice – causes that were very important to me at the time – I decided that I wanted to become a teacher. I felt strongly that teachers make a significant difference in children’s lives. Most importantly, they influence life chances and contribute to nation building and other important societal outcomes.
It is with pleasure that I share with you some of those moments in this section of the website.
Recent Educational Visit to Jamaica
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), shares pleasantries with Founding Chief Executive Officer for the Ontario Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat and former Ontario Education Commissioner in Canada, Dr. Avis Glaze (left), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Tuesday (October 18). Dr. Glaze is also a member of the Jamaica Character Education Task Force. Sharing the moment (from second left) are Acting Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Maureen Dwyer, and Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe
As Posted on LinkedIn:
Hear from Dr. Avis Glaze who highlighted at the Open Education Conference that schools benefit from continuously getting feedback so pupils can benefit from any improvements made and focus on the importance of ‘soft skills’ in learning and development.
OSCAR PETERSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC
“Dear Dr. Avis,
The 2021-22 academic year was an historic one for The Royal Conservatory School, with the renaming to the Oscar Peterson School of Music in honour of the legendary jazz pianist, beloved alumnus and RCM Honorary Fellow.
In the spring, we announced the new Oscar Peterson Program … the program supports a belief held by Dr. Peterson (and shared by the RCM) that music education should be available to everyone … Your support over the last year has been invaluable as we continue to fulfill our mandate of providing music education for children and adults in our community.
“Once again, on behalf of The Oscar Peterson School of Music, our parents, students and teachers, thank you for your vital support.”
Jeremy Trupp
Dean, The Oscar Peterson School of Music
Click here for full transcript of Dean Jeremy Trupp’s letter
Remembering Premier Bill Davis, with gratitude
Steve Paikin post after the 2019 event honouring Former Premier Bill Davis in Toronto.
“A great joy to share the stage with Ontario’s 18th premier Bill Davis yesterday at O.I.S.E, the institution he created as education minister more than half a century ago. Mr. Davis is 89 years old, and still pitching 90 mph fastballs … A wonderful dinner followed. Attendees included Toronto mayor John Tory (who was Mr. Davis’ principal secretary at age 26), educator Avis Glaze flew in from BC, York University chancellor Greg Sorbara, and early childhood education expert Charles Pascal. May we have many more opportunities to be in the company of Ontario’s 2nd longest-serving premier.” Steve Paikin
University of Toronto Schools Announces DR. Avis Glaze joins as Consultant
University of Toronto Schools is thrilled to announce that Dr. Avis Glaze will join the school as a consultant to review and build on our current and past efforts in the areas of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and the overarching human rights domain…
Starting May 2021, Dr. Glaze will work closely with UTS leadership to assess our current policies and help us determine areas of improvement. She will also guide us as we establish a clear path forward and a leadership model that is appropriate for UTS in building a school community with truly inclusive values, practices, policies, and relationships as well as support for open and respectful dialogue…
We are very much looking forward to working together in partnership with Dr. Glaze, to advance human rights at UTS with a roadmap guided by her wealth of knowledge and leadership in the field of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism, to become a better organization.
Masai Ujiri and Dr. Avis Glaze amongst six to be honoured at the 9th annual University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Gala
The University of the West Indies has announced that President of the Raptors, Mr. Masai Ujiri and Dr. Avis Glaze, Education Adviser to governments such as New Zealand, Ontario and Scotland, are amongst the six being honoured at the ninth annual UWI Toronto Benefit Gala on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at The Ritz-Carlton Toronto
LEADING AND TRANSFORMING EDUCATION SYSTEMS: EVIDENCE, INSIGHTS, CRITIQUE AND REFLECTIONS.
“This book explores the ongoing transformation processes in various education systems, including those in Asia. Drawing on research, policy and practice in a diverse range of contexts to illuminate the process of system transformation and improvement, it provides a rich comparative basis for considering large-scale reform and offers contemporary reflections and insights into the process of school and system improvement … “ Amazon.com
LEADING AND TRANSFORMING EDUCATION SYSTEMS: TWO CANADIAN EXAMPLES, AVIS GLAZE
“Developing educational cultures characterized by high expectations for learning and achievement is a primary objective of school administrators, teachers and political leaders alike. Ontario and Nova Scotia are two Canadian provinces that have been leaders in educational transformation. This chapter will discuss the Ontario journey to improve student learning and achievement and Nova Scotia’s determination to improve their governance structure. My first-hand account and close-up perspectives emanate from the leadership role I had in these transformations …” Avis Glaze
Click here for Avis Glaze’s Article Extract
BEEDIE LUMINARIES WELCOMES DR. AVIS GLAZE TO ITS ADVISORY PANEL
Beedie Luminaries is thrilled to announce Dr. Avis Glaze as a new member of its Advisory Panel. Dr. Glaze is the Founder and CEO of Edu-Quest International Inc. and will bring considerable value to the Beedie Luminaries program.
As a recognized international leader in elementary and secondary education, Avis has been acclaimed for her work in leadership development, student achievement, school and system improvement, human rights, social justice, diversity and inclusion, character development and equity of outcomes for all students. She has been invited by political and … more
AVIS IS HONOURED TO BE APPOINTED TO THE ADVISORY PANEL OF BEEDIE LUMINARIES
Avis Glaze is the Founder and CEO of Edu-Quest International Inc. As a recognized international leader in elementary and secondary education, Avis has been acclaimed for her work in leadership development, student achievement, school and system improvement, human rights, social justice, diversity and inclusion, character development and equity of outcomes for all students.
HISTORIC MOMENT IN ONTARIO EDUCATION AS THREE BLACK WOMEN NOW LEAD SCHOOL BOARDS
EXCERPT FROM THE TORONTO STAR
Among the directors of Ontario’s 72 school boards, there is little racial diversity and fewer than half are women. Despite that, and in a historic first, three boards – including Toronto and Peel, the two largest in the province – now have Black women at the helm.
Click here for full Toronto Star Article.
EXCERPT FROM NIGERIAN CANADIAN NEWS
It would also be recalled that back in 2002, Avis Glaze moved to the Kawartha Pine Ridge board in the Peterborough area to become its director of education — the first Black woman in the province ever to hold that position …
When contacted “I am just delighted,” Glaze said “There are so many talented Black women who have gone through the ranks, who have prepared themselves well. If you look at their academic backgrounds, they have all done well … they have done postgraduate work …”
Click here for full Nigerian Canadian News Article
Trending Story found in Canada Trendolizer
“The Toronto, Peel and Ottawa boards educate more than 457,000 students in all, or almost one-quarter of the province’s entire school population.”
AVIS AT MANITOBA STUDENT FORUM ON K-12 EDUCATION REVIEW
AVIS WITH DEPUTY FIRST MINISTER OF SCOTLAND, JOHN SWINNEY, AT RECENT MEETING OF INTERNATIONAL ADVISERS
Avis with Deputy Minister, John Swinney, three harpists and their teacher, at recent International Council of Advisers (ICEA) meeting.
“POVERTY SHOULD NOT DETERMINE ANYONE’S DESTINY” : INTERNATIONAL EXPERT IN EDUCATION, AVIS GLAZE
“Avis Glaze has advised more than 50 governments in different countries of the world to reform their education … ” translated from article in SEMANA, weekly magazine in Colombia
Prospective contributors invited to submit content for new book on indigenous education
With a focus on K-12 education, this book seeks to feature the perspectives of chiefs, Elders, Indigenous leaders, as well as leaders in education, government, and politics, including classroom teachers, advocates, change agents, and policy makers at all levels of education across the world.
ALUM AVIS GLAZE ATTENDS THE ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR STUDIES IN EDUCATION (OISE) EVENT.
Avis with Hugh Segal looking forward to Steve Paiken interview with former Premier of Ontario and Founder of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education | University of Toronto, Bill Davis.
AVIS HIRED AS CONSULTANT TO MANITOBA COMMISSION
News feed excerpt: By: Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press
Avis Glaze has been hired as the lead consultant for a commission that will review all aspects of the kindergarten to Grade 12 school system, Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen said Friday. …The Manitoba review is expected to be completed by early 2020. Goertzen said Glaze will take a fresh look at Manitoba’s education system,
How Canada became an education Superpower
When there are debates about the world’s top performing education systems, the names that usually get mentioned are the Asian powerhouses such as Singapore and South Korea or the Nordic know-alls, such as Finland or Norway … In the most recent round of international Pisa tests, Canada was one of a handful of countries to appear in the top 10 for maths, science and reading.
Just-hired consultant has weeks to review education administration
Avis Glaze receives the Robert Owen Award
As published in the UOG / Robert Owen Centre for Education Change Ebulletin issue 5 May 2017: “Avis’ international contributions were, once again, recognized when she received the Robert Owen Award, the first of its kind offered in Scotland.
York Educator Gets Top Honours
royal commission on learning
Jamaican Born Educator Takes Top Post
Letter from Jean Chretien, Prime Minister Canada
Urgent Need to Help Black Kids
Urgent Need to Help Black Kids
Technology is the Future
Teachers’ Role Central to Civil Society
Five of 10 ‘universals’ Chosen by School Board
Dr. Glaze Gets Top Job
Drop-outs Focus on Education
equity in action
Student achievement top priority for new school board director
Top school board job for GTA woman
