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Educational Technology: Effectiveness, Evidence and Outcomes at the Heart of New U.S. Guidance

In the United States, schools are now being encouraged to ask one very simple question before buying a digital tool or renewing a subscription to one: does it actually improve learning? New federal guidance recommends placing greater emphasis on evidence of effectiveness, ongoing evaluation and vendor accountability rather than counting clicks or minutes of use. Let’s take a closer look.

September 18, 2026

New EngagED Learning Issue Puts Media and Information Literacy in the Spotlight

Social media, artificial intelligence, algorithms and misinformation are shaping the way young people learn about the world. For the 2026–2027 school year, the new issue of EngagED Learning gives educators practical ideas, classroom examples and resources to help students think more critically about the information they see, create and share.

September 16, 2026

A Guide to Structuring Media Literacy Across the Three Elementary School Cycles

How can elementary schools build a structured, progressive media literacy pathway from Grade 1 to 6? Here is a three-level framework to guide students through basic digital skills, critical search strategies, and ethical information use. A practical roadmap for educators aiming to cultivate responsible digital citizenship across all elementary cycles.

August 31, 2026

Digital Parenting: Helping Children Grow Up in a Connected World

How can we help children grow up in a digital world without banning everything or letting everything slide? With screens, social media, algorithms and artificial intelligence now part of everyday life, families can rely on a few simple, practical principles: build a foundation of trust, develop critical-thinking skills, lead by example and, above all, keep the conversation going. These everyday habits can gradually help young people become more independent, responsible and informed in their use of technology.

August 20, 2026

Teachers’ Summer Break: Four Conditions for Lasting Recovery

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.

July 13, 2026

From Generative AI to Agentic AI: What Challenges Lie Ahead for Schools?

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.

June 25, 2026

Bats in a World of Unicorns: Creating True Belonging

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.

June 22, 2026

INEE: A New Player Bridging Research and the Classroom

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.

June 19, 2026
Québec

Beyond the Ban: Reclaiming the Walled Garden in Schools

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.

June 17, 2026

Outdoor Learning, Parks Canada Workshops, CCQ and Indigenous History Month: June Updates from LEARN

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.

June 1, 2026
Québec

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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.