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From left, Ammi Moreno, Ahad Asif, Simon Chang, Jeth Anderson-Stewart, Anna Gualtieri, Kellie-Anne Labonté and Maria Caldarella celebrate the Difference Maker award at L.I.N.K.S. High School on March 26. Photo: Wendy Singer
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Simon Chang Difference Maker: ‘Student Whisperer,’ Anna Gualtieri

On September 28, students at Edinburgh Elementary School of the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) partnered with McGill University and an organization called Makers Making Change to participate in hands-on, interactive workshops building low-cost assistive technology for people with disabilities.

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Leaders on Wheels bottle their spice rub with special visitor Simon Chang in their classroom at Westmount High on October 10. Photos: Wendy Singer
Nov 18, 2024
Simon Chang Difference Makers: Leaders on Wheels come up with spicy solutions to fundraising
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The art therapy space at Westmount Park Elementary School. Photo courtesy of the school.
Nov 16, 2024
Art therapy sessions at EMSB a win-win for both Concordia interns and schools 
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Matteo Vaccaro, a pre-K student at Honoré Mercier Elementary during the 2023-2024 school year, was “caught” willing to help clean up the classroom after playtime without being asked. “Even at this young age, the students were so excited to model kind acts,” said Mary Poullas, personal development and community involvement animator at the school. Photo courtesy of M. Poullas
Nov 15, 2024
A fun way to ‘catch’ kind acts
As a fun initiative to get the students excited about...
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Sarah Aspler, artist, jewelry designer, sells her jewelry at the Curling Club in Baie-D'Urfé on October 19. Photo: Andreas Kurz
Nov 15, 2024
How the power of art has shaped artist Sarah Aspler
When Sarah Aspler was just eight, she turned to art as a...
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A piece of artwork that is about looking at art mindfully by Ellora Swanson. Image courtesy of D. Swanson
Nov 15, 2024
Using art to create moments of mindfulness
Mindfulness means paying attention, on purpose, to the...
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A sign displaying details of the "Morning Meetup." Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Ballantyne Elementary School
Nov 15, 2024
SEL program helping forge connections amongst Elizabeth Ballantyne students 
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At St. Raphael Elementary School, from left, back row: Dr. Léna Moïse, school psychologist; Gail Callender, assistant director of Student Services; Jackie Alvarado and Cindy Mendez, both behaviour management specialists; Michelle Aubin, former educational consultant; Kathy Roach, community worker; Jasmin Skerritt, behaviour management specialist; and principal Joe Anne Désir. Front row: Grade 4 students. Photo courtesy of St. Raphael Elementary School
Nov 15, 2024
St. Raphael implements program fostering positive learning space
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Selma, left, and Uma Gahd hosting Cabaret Dragcessible, with Brooke Nancekivell, American Sign Language interpreter, and Catherine Langevin-Pépin, Langue des signes québécoise interpreter at the MAI on October 17. Photo: David Wong
Nov 15, 2024
Cabaret Dragcessible welcomes diverse performers to the stage
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