researchED
Toronto 2026

Over the past few years, my journey with researchED has been shaped by a simple but powerful idea: that education should be guided by evidence — by what we know about how learning works — rather than by philosophy, ideology, habit, intuition, or tradition alone.

I first came across researchED in 2021, when I was getting deeper into cognitive science. I saw posts of long line-ups at registration — educators eager to learn from researchers, teachers and some of the most thoughtful voices in education. All I wanted was to attend one. Then I realized: to attend one in Toronto, I had to help bring it back. We hosted researchED at the University of Toronto Schools in 2024 and at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church in 2025. Since February 2026, I have had the privilege of serving as Chair of researchED Canada, and alongside long-standing events like researchED Halifax we are bringing researchED to Alberta this year.

At its heart, researchED is about asking better questions. It brings together people who care deeply about students and are willing to examine their practice in light of evidence — a space where ideas are shared, challenged, refined and strengthened. It reminds us that expertise in teaching is not a destination, but an ongoing process.

My hope is that you leave not just with new ideas, but with sharper ways of thinking — moments that challenge assumptions, affirm your efforts, and move your practice forward.

On behalf of the entire researchED Canada community, welcome. It's a privilege to have you here.