An AI-powered tool, developed by Quebec’s Ministry of Education and GRICS, is helping school teams identify students at risk of dropping out—well before warning signs appear. Already deployed in dozens of School Service Centres, the tool blends human expertise with predictive analytics to support timely, targeted interventions.
All 18 schools from Central Quebec School Board have access to EngagED Learning magazine, the English-language edition of École branchée’s professional publication. Pedagogical Consultant Yannik Blier was interviewed to shed light on the benefits such a subscription offers to teaching staff.
“ChatGPT murdered my evaluation,” says Noémie Verhoef, a Cégep philosophy teacher who turned a plagiarism crisis into an opportunity to rethink assessment. Instead of banning AI, she built a new model of academic integrity—one rooted in pedagogy, responsibility, and student engagement. Her results? Less cheating, more learning, and stronger relationships.
Share your best tips and inspiring initiatives for using technology to organize and plan effectively in education! ✍️ Grab your pen (or keyboard!) and contribute as an author to the Winter 2025–2026 issue of Engaged Learning magazine. Read on for more details…
The QESBA Excellence in Education Awards were established in 2014 by the Québec English School Boards Association (QESBA) to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of educators, administrators, parents, professionals, and school board members across its network. Applications are now open for 2024-2025, until Friday, April 4th.
The Abbotsford School District in British Columbia encourages educators, parents, and students to explore its new guidelines and resources to support the responsible integration of AI in education. At the recent Shared Learning Conference, veteran educator Holly Clark highlighted AI’s transformative impact on learning while emphasizing ethical use. Learn more.
At the LCEEQ conference, Quebec’s anglophone educators explored how small, intentional changes—like embracing universal design and nurturing joy—can transform classrooms into spaces of true belonging. From inspiring keynotes to practical workshops, the event reinforced that when educators feel connected, their students thrive too. Read on for more.
“What if we gave ourselves—and others—permission to feel? This was the challenge Dr. Marc Brackett posed at the 2025 LCEEQ conference as he unpacked the role of emotional intelligence (EI) in education. In a profession where stress and emotional demands are high, he emphasized that emotions aren’t obstacles to success—they’re the foundation of it. Read on for more.
The transition from high school to CEGEP is a significant milestone in a student’s academic journey. While it brings excitement and anticipation, it can also come with uncertainty and challenges. Recognizing the importance of supporting students during this shift, the LEARN Quebec Provincial Resources Team recently organized a webinar to equip Secondary 4 and 5 students with the knowledge and resources needed for success in CEGEP. Here’s more.
The recent cyberattack on school boards across six provinces underscores a pressing need for stronger regulations in educational technology (EdTech). Hackers accessed sensitive student and staff data through a compromised credential, raising alarms about privacy risks in digital learning environments. Schools increasingly rely on EdTech for communication, homework, and learning management, but these platforms often collect vast amounts of data with limited oversight. Without robust governance, schools must simply trust providers to protect student privacy.
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