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Social media is teaching children how to use AI. How can teachers keep up?

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming education, from student assignments to teacher feedback and planning. Yet most learning about AI happens informally, leaving gaps in ethics, equity and critical reflection. A pilot module at Mount Saint Vincent University showed that structured teacher education can shift candidates from casual use to informed, critical engagement with AI. Clear policies, embedded AI literacy, and supportive learning communities are essential to help educators move from passive adopters to active shapers of AI in classrooms.

Climate Monitoring: Culture Camps Empower Indigenous Youth

Bridging science, culture, and land stewardship: this is the mission of the Climate Monitoring Program led by the University of Saskatchewan in partnership with the Prince Albert Grand Council. This unique initiative offers Indigenous youth the opportunity to take part in immersive culture camps focused on environmental monitoring and hands-on learning.

Science at Age Four: An Innovative Program to Spark Curiosity in Young Learners

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.

National Mathematics Day — Celebrating the Joy of Numbers

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.

LEARN Pedagogical Services Team: Updates and Upcoming Events for 2025–2026

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.

Call for Papers : Giving Students a Voice

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.

Teachers are key to students’ AI literacy, and need support

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.
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‘Fixing’ neurodivergent kids misses the point — it’s the schools that need to change

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).

CSSBE: How Staff Recognition Shapes a People-Centred Organization

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.

New Funding from The Rideau Hall Foundation Expands Access to Indigenous-Led Teacher Education Across Canada

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.

Resources

[Activity Guide] Ideas for Teaching Cybersecurity in the Classroom

[Activity Guide] Digital Identity: Understanding Your Online Footprint

[Activity Guide] Deepfakes: What Are the Potential Risks?

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Power to the Students

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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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.

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Becoming Cognitive Guardians: How Teachers and Parents Can Help Children Thrive in an AI Era

How can educators and parents prevent AI tools from replacing critical thinking in young learners? In this article, Sue Mylde (Rundle College) explores the phenomenon of “cognitive offloading” and highlights how teachers and parents can serve as “cognitive guardians.” A thoughtful, actionable perspective for building student agency, intentional habits, and critical AI literacy both at home and in the classroom.

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Developing Critical Thinking in the Digital Age

How can we help students navigate algorithms, misinformation, and viral content responsibly? In this article, Digital Education Specialist Keivan Farzaneh shares practical classroom strategies and family engagement ideas to build essential critical thinking skills. A timely guide for educators looking to foster digital citizenship and thoughtful online habits.

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