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Science is not reserved for older students. Laurence Bourgeois, a kindergarten teacher and doctoral candidate at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), believes that young children benefit from exploring scientific concepts and developing related skills at an early age. As part of her doctoral research, she is designing a structured science education program kindergarten 4-year-olds.
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.

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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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In today’s digital age, where online content and cyberbullying can shape and sometimes distort students’ self-perception, self-confidence has never been more important. In this article, France Legault, Academic Advisor and Tutor at TÉLUQ, and Philippe Picard, Education Specialist and Coach at Murmuration-Conseil, present four practical strategies: understanding student behaviour, flexible pedagogy, meaningful feedback and metacognition to foster self-awareness and support well-being in schools.

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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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Student voice is not a classroom extra, it is the engine of meaningful learning. Maria Dimitropoulos, an elementary teacher in Montréal, Québec, argues that when students help shape norms, inquiries, assessments, and reflection, they move from passive listeners to confident partners, transforming school into a space where their ideas truly matter.

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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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