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On December 22, India celebrates National Mathematics Day, honouring the legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan and inspiring students to see math as fun and creative. At Azim Premji School, Dhamtari, a "maths corner" with puzzles, games, and hands-on challenges turned hesitation into excitement. From exploring planets’ gravity to finding symmetry in rangoli, students discovered math in everyday life. Such celebrations spark curiosity, build confidence, and remind us that mathematics is about patterns, problem-solving, and creativity—not just formulas.
As the 2025–2026 school year gets underway, the LEARN Pedagogical Services Team is excited to share updates and opportunities designed to support educators across Quebec’s Anglophone community.
How does your school create space for students to be heard and to take an active role in school life? Pick up your pen (or your keyboard!) and contribute as an author to the spring 2026 issue of Engaged Learning magazine.
The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) has called on the federal government and the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada to work with provinces and territories to enact enforceable policies that protect student privacy and data security, regulate how AI is used in classrooms and promote responsible and ethical use of AI systems. A holistic approach to prepare teachers for different issues at stake with AI-enhanced classrooms is needed, and Professional Development is part of it.
When systems fail to understand and accommodate neurodivergent individuals early on, theirs challenges often persist into adulthood, affecting quality of life and social inclusion. Amina Yousaf, from University of Guelph-Humber, expose how school can create better environment for neurodiverse children, starting with universal design for learning (UDL).
Following extensive public consultations and internal surveys of its 3,215 staff members, the Centre de services scolaires de la Beauce-Etchemin (CSSBE) placed special emphasis on staff recognition when developing its Commitment-to-Success Plan (PEVR). During a discussion forum, a manager proposed framing the PEVR around the concept of “the human factor”. Building on this idea, a structured plan was created to highlight and recognize staff members’ key role in fostering student success. This article explores the outcomes.
Press Release - The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is honoured to announce 12 new Indigenous-led partnerships focused on recruitment and retention of Indigenous teachers. Spanning from Labrador to Yukon, the projects reflect diverse, locally grounded approaches to education—from land-based degree programs and new language revitalization tools to digital mentorship platforms and in-community teacher education.
Six early-stage Edtech startups pitched digital citizenship, real-time formative assessment and early literacy solutions at the capstone Demo Day of the inaugural Siakam EdTech Engine Accelerator. The program—co-founded by Toronto Metropolitan University’s DMZ and NBA champion Pascal Siakam’s PS43 Foundation—awarded grants to its top three ventures.
McCrimmon Middle School, part of the Peel District School Board in Ontario, has earned first place in MindShare Learning’s 17th annual Schools of the Future Challenge. The school’s standout submission, “Culturally Responsive & Relevant Sustainable Future Cities,” won over national judges with its forward-thinking approach to sustainable urban design rooted in inclusivity and cultural relevance.
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.

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Schools are complex ecosystems that evolve alongside societal challenges, making well-being a shared responsibility. In this article, discover how Nancy Goyette, full professor, and Coralie Beaumont, master’s student in educational psychology at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, examine how the educational psychology of well-being and the PERMA+4 model can address difficult working conditions, support collective mental health, and guide meaningful cultural change in school communities.

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The 2030 deadline for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals looms large, demanding innovative educational approaches that equip learners with complex or wicked problem-solving skills. Learn more The Authentic Learning Lab, an educational initiative that collaborates with schools and educators to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals into dynamic, project-based learning experiences, fostering global citizenship and real-world problem-solving skills.

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The “Unity in Diversity” virtual exchange connected Canadian and Moroccan students, fostering cultural understanding, global awareness, and lasting friendships. Learn more about the effective initiative that has bridged continents and inspired young minds.

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Incorporating play into math lessons can stimulate creativity, resilience, and improve learning outcomes for both learners and teachers.

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