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Canada’s education system is on the brink as the class of 2038—kids starting Grade 1 this fall—is projected to be smaller than last year’s, triggering a cascade of crises: teacher shortages, crumbling rural schools, rising costs for mental health care, and fierce debates over curriculum and post-secondary value. With fewer students, districts may merge, bus routes lengthen, and public funding shrinks—pushing families toward private schools and sparking voucher debates. Meanwhile, educators struggle to fill specialized roles, and students face mounting pressure in an increasingly uncertain world. The challenge? Equipping this generation not just to survive, but to lead with critical thinking, resilience, and civic courage.

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