Jessica Wong

Overcrowding amid lags in the construction of new schools (or expansions) is a problem multiple school boards across the country are now grappling with — or projecting they will be soon.

Overheated classrooms are becoming more common amid more frequent instances of extreme heat. In some regions, that rising heat also coincides with smoke from wildfires. Parents, educators and experts are calling for more attention and investment to ensure Canadian students have cool, clean-air environments to learn in.

Canadian seniors haven't been the focus of many digital media literacy initiatives, but with more everyday tasks requiring digital fluency, misinformation swirling online and given the influence this cohort wields, experts say older adults want and need more education and support.

Kids from Jasper are waiting a bit longer to get back to school after this summer's devastating wildfires. Officials are rushing to ensure their timely return to class, but with the increasing prevalence of extreme weather events, experts say school authorities everywhere must be planning for climate-related emergencies.

As young people struggle to find mental health care, a new wave of AI-powered apps have emerged of late, offering support at one's fingertips, 24/7. Yet experts warn that an app can't replace conventional treatment, especially in serious or emergency situations.

A fresh wave of tighter restrictions on international students has some worried that continuing uncertainty in the sector will damage Canada's reputation as an attractive place to study and settle down.  

A new initiative is supporting teachers across Canada who want to bring more climate change education into their classrooms.

A wave of policies restricting students' use of cellphones in school swept across Canada this fall. Now, about a month into the term, some students and educators tell CBC News what they're experiencing in the classroom.

Young Canadians are diving into Generative AI, but education bodies across Canada have been uneven in issuing official policies on how to use it.

Australia's new law banning social media for those under 16 will likely move the needle on Canadian efforts demanding more online protections for young people, experts say, though they call the 'sledgehammer approach' of a total ban an imperfect solution.