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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.

Mindshare Learning’s Canada Top 10 EdTech Trends for 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.

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

AI in Schools: Ethics Above All Highlights from the AI Webinar Series hosted by the EdCan Network, in partnership with Engaged Learning and The Dais.

AI in Schools: Ethics Above All

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Leading with Purpose: Helping School Leaders Navigate Today’s Digital Challenges In June 2025, Engaged Learning delivered an in-person professional learning session for the principals and educational services team of Eastern Shores School Board. Focused on making better use of the board’s EngagED Learning and École branchée resources, the workshop tackled urgent issues such as AI, cybersecurity, screen use, and family engagement. Participants left with concrete tools and a clearer direction to support teachers. Learn how this initiative impacts schools in the full article.

Leading with Purpose: Helping School Leaders Navigate Today’s Digital Challenges

TikTok and Youth: A Parliamentary Inquiry in France Sounds the Alarm After six months of hearings, public consultations, and extensive analysis, France’s parliamentary inquiry into TikTok’s psychological effects on minors has released a deeply troubling report. The 300-page report highlights a series of alarming findings about the platform, described as “one of the most harmful social networks for young people.”

TikTok and Youth: A Parliamentary Inquiry in France Sounds the Alarm

Applying Neuroscience to Teaching and Learning How can neuroscience transform teaching and learning? Building on Professor Steve Masson’s research, this article highlights seven key principles linking brain function to powerful classroom practice, and offers practical strategies to make learning engaging, meaningful, and enduring for all students.

Applying Neuroscience to Teaching and Learning

Is it realistic to try to reduce screen time? Should young people really spend less time on screens? According to Quebec researchers, the solution lies in educating for more balanced screen use. A study conducted among 571 adolescents shows that they are aware of the negative effects of hyperconnectivity and willing to change—provided that adults listen to them. Instead of imposing rules, it is essential to include them in the discussion and focus on self-regulation, caring and meaningful alternatives. 

Is it realistic to try to reduce screen time?

When Digital Writing Transforms Teaching Practices: The Experience of the Centre de services scolaire du Val-des-Cerfs For the past two years, the Centre de services scolaire du Val-des-Cerfs, in Quebec, has led a project to integrate digital writing into elementary and secondary classrooms. Originally intended to support text revision and editing, the project quickly evolved to transform the entire writing process, and it has proven effective. Students are more motivated to write, according to project participants.

When Digital Writing Transforms Teaching Practices: The Experience of the Centre de services scolaire du Val-des-Cerfs

Using Digital Technology in School-Based Child Care? Yes, But With A Thoughtful and Educational Approach At the Centre de services scolaire des Draveurs in the Outaouais region, a series of professional learning sessions for child care educators helps integrate digital tools in thoughtful, simple, and engaging ways. Covering topics such as digital citizenship, technological skills, and hands-on activities, the goal is to transform everyday practices to better support children’s development.

Using Digital Technology in School-Based Child Care? Yes, But With A Thoughtful and Educational Approach

Teacher Education: A National Survey Sheds Light on the Challenges and Aspirations of Future Educators Despite a strong motivation to teach, nearly half of teacher education students in Quebec have considered leaving their program. A recent CRIFPE survey of almost 3,000 participants reveals deep commitment to the profession but also highlights the vulnerability of many students’ paths, shaped by personal, academic, and financial challenges. The findings call for renewed attention to the conditions of teacher education and stronger measures to support the next generation of teachers.

Teacher Education: A National Survey Sheds Light on the Challenges and Aspirations of Future Educators

“Murdoch in the Classroom” Turns Canadian TV Hit into Cross-Curricular Learning Experience for Grades 5–9 A beloved Canadian detective drama is stepping off the screen and into the classroom, thanks to a unique new learning initiative called Murdoch in the Classroom. This free, curriculum-aligned resource is currently in pilot testing and is expected to launch nationwide in early 2026 — in both English and French.

“Murdoch in the Classroom” Turns Canadian TV Hit into Cross-Curricular Learning Experience for Grades 5–9

Québec’s school cellphone ban won’t solve the challenges of family tech use Technology will always evolve faster than policy. And while bans may offer short-term relief, they’re no substitute for open dialogue, digital literacy and patient understanding at home. The point of view of Alex Baudet, Assistant professor in Marketing at Université Laval et Marie-Agnes Parmentier, Professor of Marketing at HEC Montréal.

Québec’s school cellphone ban won’t solve the challenges of family tech use

When Digital Tools Support Inclusion: A True Crime Podcast in the Language Classroom In a Grade 11 French class (Secondary V—the final year of high school in Québec), the creation of a True Crime podcast became much more than a simple media project. Digital technology made it possible to strengthen both writing and oral communication skills, while also supporting inclusion and differentiated instruction. Teacher Claudine Grenier provided timely feedback, monitored progress, and adapted instructional support. The outcome: engaged, motivated students who took pride in their learning.

When Digital Tools Support Inclusion: A True Crime Podcast in the Language Classroom

New Report: Artificial Intelligence Tops List of State EdTech Priorities for the First Time A new survey from SETDA, representing U.S. state educational technology leaders, shows that artificial intelligence has become the top edtech priority for K–12 schools for the first time, surpassing cybersecurity. Education leaders across 47 states report working on AI guidance, professional development, and policy frameworks to ensure responsible use while maintaining focus on equity and student protection. The survey also highlights ongoing challenges such as classroom device use, the need for continued infrastructure investment in cybersecurity, and greater teacher training in safe AI adoption.

New Report: Artificial Intelligence Tops List of State EdTech Priorities for the First Time

In the Hot Seat: Climate Education in Canadian Classrooms Canadian educators are on the front lines of climate change education, yet many feel unprepared and unsupported in meeting rising expectations. As calls grow for stronger integration of sustainability in schools, new data reveals where progress is being made and where gaps remain. Explore key findings from the latest national survey to understand how Canadians are moving from awareness to action.

In the Hot Seat: Climate Education in Canadian Classrooms

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.

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

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.

Climate Monitoring: Culture Camps Empower Indigenous Youth

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.

National Mathematics Day — Celebrating the Joy of Numbers

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 communit.

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

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.

Call for Papers : Giving Students a Voice

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.

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

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

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.

CSSBE: How Staff Recognition Shapes a People-Centred Organization

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.

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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.

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(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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(U.S.) Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic Launch $23M National Academy for AI Instruction for Teachers A new U.S. initiative backed by Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic will train 400,000 teachers in the ethical and creative use of AI—making it the largest educator-led effort of its kind. With $23 million in funding and strong union involvement, the National Academy for AI Instruction wants to put teachers at the centre of AI integration.

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