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When the final bell rings, not everything stops in teachers’ minds. There are still emails, students they are worried about, unfinished tasks, and ideas for September. What if, this summer, the real challenge was not to “make the most of” summer break, but to create the conditions needed to return truly rested? Here is what the research says.
A recent study published by the International Observatory on the Societal Impacts of AI and Digital Technologies raises important concerns for education. Just as schools are beginning to adapt to generative AI tools, a new wave is already emerging: agentic AI. For teachers and educational consultants, the study highlights growing concerns about “cognitive substitution” and the urgent need to train students in the responsible use of AI.
What if inclusion were not about helping students “fit in,” but about trying to redesign school so every learner truly belongs? Drawing on Dr. Shelley Moore’s powerful metaphors of unicorns, bats, and coloured dots, this article invites educators to rethink inclusive education from the ground up.
After several years in development, Québec’s National Institute for Excellence in Education has officially begun operations. During a recent webinar, its president and CEO, Lucien Maltais, presented the organization’s mission and priority initiatives, which aim to use research to support classroom practice while respecting teachers’ professional autonomy.
The role of personal mobile devices in schools has become an increasingly prominent topic in education systems across Canada and internationally. As schools seek to balance the opportunities and challenges associated with student device use, many jurisdictions are exploring policies and practices designed to support focused learning environments. 
LEARN’s Pedagogical Services and Educational Technology Team is closing the school year with practical resources for educators: outdoor professional learning, student workshops with Parks Canada, new Culture and Citizenship in Québec activities, and resources for National Indigenous History Month.
The joy of learning is often discussed in education, yet it is rarely clearly defined. Caught between the desire to make learning engaging and the risk of reducing it to mere entertainment, many educators are searching for the right balance. For researcher Jean-François Desbiens, joy in education is neither spectacle nor an easy reward—it is something that must be intentionally designed and thoughtfully cultivated.
Cybersecurity is becoming a classroom issue, not just an IT department concern. Engaged Learning’s “My Online Safety” series brings together resources to help teachers address online risks, artificial intelligence, misinformation and safe digital habits with students.
How can educational communities be supported in times of continuous transformation? Pick up your pen (or your keyboard!) and contribute as an author to the Winter 2026–2027 issue of Engaged Learning magazine.
What if schools were no longer organized around rigid subjects and fixed schedules? Although this idea is often dismissed as unrealistic, some schools across Canada, the United States, and Europe are already experimenting with alternative models. Micro-schools, hybrid schools, and community-based learning networks all share a common goal: helping students progress at their own pace through meaningful experiences and authentic demonstrations of competency.

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Staff well-being is a vital strategic lever for boosting motivation, enhancing performance, reducing staff turnover, and fostering innovation. Carole Brouillard-Landry, Leader in Cultural Engagement at Le Centre franco, Johanne Ste-Croix, Director of Pedagogy at Le Centre franco, and Mélanie Courtemanche, Education Consultant, examine practical strategies for creating healthy and supportive work environments, outlining key considerations for enhancing engagement, sustaining performance, and fostering a positive and collaborative organizational culture.

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With digital technology now embedded in everyday life, schools face the ongoing challenge of balancing its educational benefits with its potential distractions and risks. In this article, Chris Kennedy, Superintendent of the West Vancouver School District, presents Personal Digital Device Best Practice Guidelines to support K–12 classrooms, outlining key principles and approaches to guide purposeful technology use, support student well-being, and promote a positive, inclusive digital culture.

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A visual arts classroom can often feel like organized chaos: ordering and managing supplies, keeping the space clean, tracking projects, and ensuring student work is properly stored. Discover how Amandine Croisier, Visual Arts Teacher at Centre de services scolaires Marie-Victorin (Québec), explores digital tools that streamline planning, demonstrations, and the digital portfolio. Take a look at how simple, accessible solutions can make creative work clearer, smoother, and more engaging.

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Socio-ecological crises demand that young people’s perspectives be taken seriously. Émilie Morin, Professor of Educational Psychology (Preschool and Primary Education), Université du Québec à Rimouski, and Isabelle Arseneau, Professor of Education and Chair in Transformative Education for Climate Engagement, Université du Québec à Rimouski, examine how recognizing youth voices strengthens their sense of empowerment and their capacity to participate in climate-related discussions and collective action.

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