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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.

Pascal Siakam-backed accelerator celebrates Canadian K-12 EdTech startups

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.

(ON) McCrimmon Middle School Wins National STEM + AI Innovation Challenge for Sustainable Smart City Project

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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Resources

Teaching Cybersecurity Feature

Teaching Cybersecurity Amid Blurred Realities

A Foundational Model for Creating an AI Ethics Code in Schools

(Quebec) References for Developing the Digital Competency

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Fewer Tools, Greater Meaning: Simplifying Digital Teaching and Learning

Anyone interested in technology has likely felt the pressure to try every new digital tool that appears. In this article written by Le Centre franco’s Team, you’ll get a brief look at how the growing number of platforms can shape everyday choices. Without giving everything away, the authors hint at practical ways to navigate this digital abundance with clarity and purpose.

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The Final Note : Well-Being is a Shared Responsibility

Global experts, including the World Health Organization and International Labour Organization, recognize that workplace well-being is a shared responsibility among employees, employers, and unions or associations. In this article, discover how authentic employee input, union collaboration, and systemic strategies can strengthen healthy, supportive workplaces by addressing the issues affecting well-being through individual, collaborative, and systemic actions.

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  • Volume 5 – issue 1

Smartphone Ban: A Relevant but Insufficient Measure?

A topic that has been at the forefront of education and public health discussions for several years is the measurable impact of smartphone use on the well-being of children and adolescents. Should smartphones be viewed as harmful devices to be avoided, or can they also offer meaningful benefits for youth well-being? In this article, Charles Bourgeois, Ph.D., Lecturer at Université de Sherbrooke and Vice-President of the Centre pour l’intelligence émotionnelle en ligne, examines the potential and limits of school-wide smartphone bans, highlighting research on mental health, attention, and equity, and considering inclusive, reflective approaches to fostering student well-being.

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Engaging Students Through Choice

Student voice grows when learners are trusted with meaningful choices. Chris Colley and Carolyn Buteau, Provincial Pedagogical Consultants at LEARN-RÉCIT Provincial Service for the Anglophone Community, explore how strategies such as choice boards move classrooms beyond one-size-fits-all instruction. By offering multiple ways to engage with content and demonstrate learning, educators can strengthen motivation, agency, and participation in the learning process.

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Harnessing AI to Enhance Human Competencies

The rapid emergence of new technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (AI), marks the beginning of a fourth industrial revolution, with significant implications for daily life and the jobs of the future. In this article, Tristan Manzo, Teacher at Collège Sainte-Anne, explores how education can respond to these shifts.

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