A new U.S. initiative backed by Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic will train 400,000 teachers in the ethical and creative use of AI—making it the largest educator-led effort of its kind. With $23 million in funding and strong union involvement, the National Academy for AI Instruction wants to put teachers at the centre of AI integration.
Newfoundland and Labrador is preparing to transform its public education system, thanks to a new $20 million investment announced in the 2025 budget — a sum that will exceed $44 million by the following year. The provincial government aims to address needs long expressed by school communities, including the addition of 400 educational resources to the school system.
In competency-based education, assessing what students know and can do requires more than tests and assignments. This article explores the power of triangulation — gathering evidence through observations, conversations, and products — to build fairer, richer, and more meaningful evaluations that reflect the complexity of real learning.
Provincial and territorial ministers of education gathered in Toronto this week to tackle shared priorities — from student safety and technology use in schools to preparing learners for future careers. Their discussions signal potential shifts in policies that directly shape classrooms across Canada.
NL’s Premier Andrew Hogan and Minister of Education Bernard Davis have presented the 2025 Premier’s Award for Innovation in Teaching and the Minister’s Award for Compassion in Teaching, honouring nine educators for their exemplary contributions to K–12 education in the province.
In October 2024, Ontario’s privacy commissioner introduced the Digital Privacy Charter for schools—12 commitments that guide boards in protecting student data and promoting digital citizenship. Backed by curriculum goals and new legal duties, the charter fosters trust and transparency.
Significant stress would affect over 90% of Canadian educators, according to recent findings. The EdCan Network explores the systemic causes and outlines what school leaders can do to support staff well-being and student success.
Across the province of Quebec, English as a second language classrooms came alive with excitement as students and educators gathered virtually to celebrate International English Language Day. Here’s a summary of the activity they shared together.
Since the publication of the Digital Competency Framework (2019), several initiatives have emerged to support its implementation in schools. In Montréal, a collaborative project led by educational advisors has recently brought the framework’s 12 dimensions to life in a concrete and visual way.
Engaged Learning offers a foundational model for developing an ethics code to guide the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. Tailored for both students and staff, this model promotes responsible, safe, and educational use of AI, while fostering critical thinking skills. It’s a practical tool for school administrators and technology committees, adaptable to specific contexts through collaboration with students, staff, and parents.
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