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How can neuroscience transform teaching and learning? Building on Professor Steve Masson’s research, this article highlights seven key principles linking brain function to powerful classroom practice, and offers practical strategies to make learning engaging, meaningful, and enduring for all students.
Should young people really spend less time on screens? According to Quebec researchers, the solution lies in educating for more balanced screen use. A study conducted among 571 adolescents shows that they are aware of the negative effects of hyperconnectivity and willing to change—provided that adults listen to them. Instead of imposing rules, it is essential to include them in the discussion and focus on self-regulation, caring and meaningful alternatives. 
For the past two years, the Centre de services scolaire du Val-des-Cerfs, in Quebec, has led a project to integrate digital writing into elementary and secondary classrooms. Originally intended to support text revision and editing, the project quickly evolved to transform the entire writing process, and it has proven effective. Students are more motivated to write, according to project participants.
At the Centre de services scolaire des Draveurs in the Outaouais region, a series of professional learning sessions for child care educators helps integrate digital tools in thoughtful, simple, and engaging ways. Covering topics such as digital citizenship, technological skills, and hands-on activities, the goal is to transform everyday practices to better support children’s development.
A beloved Canadian detective drama is stepping off the screen and into the classroom, thanks to a unique new learning initiative called Murdoch in the Classroom. This free, curriculum-aligned resource is currently in pilot testing and is expected to launch nationwide in early 2026 — in both English and French.
Technology will always evolve faster than policy. And while bans may offer short-term relief, they’re no substitute for open dialogue, digital literacy and patient understanding at home. The point of view of Alex Baudet, Assistant professor in Marketing at Université Laval and Marie-Agnes Parmentier, Professor of Marketing at HEC Montréal.
Despite a strong motivation to teach, nearly half of teacher education students in Quebec have considered leaving their program. A recent CRIFPE survey of almost 3,000 participants reveals deep commitment to the profession but also highlights the vulnerability of many students’ paths, shaped by personal, academic, and financial challenges. The findings call for renewed attention to the conditions of teacher education and stronger measures to support the next generation of teachers.
In a Grade 11 French class (Secondary V—the final year of high school in Québec), the creation of a True Crime podcast became much more than a simple media project. Digital technology made it possible to strengthen both writing and oral communication skills, while also supporting inclusion and differentiated instruction. Teacher Claudine Grenier provided timely feedback, monitored progress, and adapted instructional support. The outcome: engaged, motivated students who took pride in their learning.
A new survey from SETDA, representing U.S. state educational technology leaders, shows that artificial intelligence has become the top edtech priority for K–12 schools for the first time, surpassing cybersecurity. Education leaders across 47 states report working on AI guidance, professional development, and policy frameworks to ensure responsible use while maintaining focus on equity and student protection. The survey also highlights ongoing challenges such as classroom device use, the need for continued infrastructure investment in cybersecurity, and greater teacher training in safe AI adoption.
Canadian educators are on the front lines of climate change education, yet many feel unprepared and unsupported in meeting rising expectations. As calls grow for stronger integration of sustainability in schools, new data reveals where progress is being made and where gaps remain. Explore key findings from the latest national survey to understand how Canadians are moving from awareness to action.

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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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Concepts such as assessment for learning, assessment without grades, triangulation of evidence, and technology in education are becoming increasingly common in schools. In this article, Caroline Brault, Education Consultant in the Elementary Sector at the Centre de services scolaire des Sommets (Québec), shares practical strategies for aligning these approaches in meaningful ways. Explore how thoughtful integration of technology and intentional classroom organization can support autonomy, enrich feedback, and strengthen assessment without grades.

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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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In today’s world, being able to organize one’s work is more than a matter of motivation or self-discipline. In this article, Marie-Andrée Caron and Geneviève Dupuis, Education Consultants at RÉCIT de l’enseignement privé, explore how intentional use of technology can foster planning, organization, and learner autonomy. See how digital tools and guided reflection can help students grow into confident, self-directed learners.

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Schools play a vital role in shaping the next generation’s mindset toward sustainability. Learn more about EcoSchools Canada, a national certification program available for free to all publicly funded and First Nation, Métis, and Inuit schools, encouraging them to adopt environmentally responsible practices.

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