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Legal Literacy in the Classroom: “Are You Old Enough?” Workshop Helps Students Understand Rights and Responsibilities

As students grow older, the legal freedoms and responsibilities they acquire also evolve — but these changes aren’t always clear to young learners. To help bridge that gap, Éducaloi and LEARN’s Educators platform are offering a free virtual workshop series titled “Are You Old Enough?” for Québec classrooms in April–May 2026.

March 17, 2026

Bridging Languages and Digital Skills: How Quebec Classrooms Are Connecting Through Scratch

In classrooms across Québec, a new initiative is helping students go beyond textbooks — bringing together second-language learning, coding and intercultural collaboration through creative digital projects. Building Bridges with Blocks pairs English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL) classes to work together using Scratch, the free, block-based coding environment developed at MIT.

March 10, 2026

The Lunchroom: Making Phone-Free Schools Work

Phone-free schools are moving from policy to practice. With differences between and within provinces, many school communities are asking the same question: what does this shift actually look like on the ground? Learn more about this series of webinars designed for everyone involved in making phone-free policies work in real schools.

February 25, 2026

Kreocode 2026: Coding Challenges Are Now Live — Inspire Students Through Creation and Technology

The much‑anticipated Kreocode 2026 challenges are now online! This year’s edition invites educators and learners across early childhood, elementary, secondary and adult education to spark creativity in coding and meaningfully engage with real‑world themes. Ready to dive into the new era of student‑led projects?

February 24, 2026

A Model of AI Education That Places Ethics at the Centre of Learning

A Montréal private school has chosen to structure its approach to artificial intelligence to better prepare students for the complex choices they will face in the coming years. Grounded in an innovative framework that places ethical reflection at the centre of learning, the program extends well beyond technology alone. It provides students with a structured method for analysing, understanding, and questioning AI-related issues, equipping them to make informed and responsible decisions. The following overview highlights the key elements of this methodology.

February 5, 2026

Mindshare Learning’s Canada Top 10 EdTech Trends for 2026

From AI-native platforms to ethical design and hybrid learning models, education technology is entering a new phase. In its 2026 outlook, MindShare Learning identifies the key trends already transforming classrooms, supporting educators, and reshaping how learning systems respond to today’s challenges.

February 4, 2026

AI in Schools: Ethics Above All

As artificial intelligence rapidly enters classrooms, the key question is no longer whether schools should adopt AI, but how. Beyond efficiency and innovation, ethical considerations must guide every decision. This article highlights key takeaways from the first webinar in the AI Webinar Series, hosted by the EdCan Network in partnership with Engaged Learning and The Dais.

February 3, 2026

Natural Science Through a Second Language: Challenges and Strategies for Competence-Based Teaching

Teaching science through a second language goes far beyond vocabulary and content. In primary Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) classrooms, which are widely implemented across Europe, teachers must balance subject learning, language development, and competence-based education. This article examines the challenges and practical strategies that help make bilingual science learning meaningful, accessible, and effective for young learners.

February 2, 2026

Learning, Unlearning and Relearning: Keys for Different Stages of Life

In a world where skills evolve as fast as careers, lifelong learning is essential. Yet despite decades of reform, participation in continuing education remains stagnant. A new OECD report calls for a rethink: what makes the difference is not just access to opportunities, but the ability to stay curious, build skills and access the right levers. Real-world examples tell the story.

January 13, 2026

Bilingual Event Series on AI in Education: A Space to Rethink Tomorrow’s Teaching Practices

As artificial intelligence becomes an everyday presence in schools, EdCan Network is inviting educators to join a new series of virtual roundtable discussions on how AI is shaping education. Organized with L’École branchée (EngagED Learning) and The Dais, the sessions will explore practical, ethical and future-focused questions for classrooms and schools, in both English and French, starting in January 2026. Read on to learn more about the topics and how to participate.

December 17, 2025

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Helping Students Develop and Express Their Voice Through Opinion Building

Learning to build an opinion is how students learn to build their voice. Audrey Groleau, Professor at Université Laval, Isabelle Arseneau, Professor at Université du Québec à Rimouski, and Chantal Pouliot, Professor at Université Laval, argue that structured dialogue, critical comparison, and creative expression empower young people to form reasoned positions and act with confidence on issues that matter.