Schools are complex ecosystems that evolve alongside societal challenges, making well-being a shared responsibility. In this article, discover how Nancy Goyette, full professor, and Coralie Beaumont, master’s student in educational psychology at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, examine how the educational psychology of well-being and the PERMA+4 model can address difficult working conditions, support collective mental health, and guide meaningful cultural change in school communities.

In today’s digital age, where online content and cyberbullying can shape and sometimes distort students’ self-perception, self-confidence has never been more important. In this article, France Legault, Academic Advisor and Tutor at TÉLUQ, and Philippe Picard, Education Specialist and Coach at Murmuration-Conseil, present four practical strategies: understanding student behaviour, flexible pedagogy, meaningful feedback and metacognition to foster self-awareness and support well-being in schools.

Staff well-being is a vital strategic lever for boosting motivation, enhancing performance, reducing staff turnover, and fostering innovation. Carole Brouillard-Landry, Leader in Cultural Engagement at Le Centre franco, Johanne Ste-Croix, Director of Pedagogy at Le Centre franco, and Mélanie Courtemanche, Education Consultant, examine practical strategies for creating healthy and supportive work environments, outlining key considerations for enhancing engagement, sustaining performance, and fostering a positive and collaborative organizational culture.

What if emotions were seen not as distractions, but as the foundation for learning? In this article, Nicole Arsenault, from EngagED Learning, examines Dr. Marc Brackett’s insights on emotional intelligence, focusing on stressors in education, empathy, emotional regulation, and equity in emotional expression. She shares approaches to help educators strengthen well-being, enrich relationships, and create more inclusive school cultures.