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Supporting Educators in Northern and Remote Communities Connected North enriches classrooms with diverse expertise and culturally relevant learning experiences, helping educators create more engaging and responsive learning environments. of teachers agreed that Connected North supports inquiry and project-based learning. Supporting Teacher Retention in Northern, Remote, and Indigenous Communities Recruiting and retaining educators remains a challenge in northern and remote communities. New survey questions introduced this year suggest Connected North helps educators feel more supported and connected through engaging learning opportunities, diverse expertise, and Indigenous perspectives. of educators agreed that Connected North positively impacts teacher retention. reported that participation in Connected North increased their personal likelihood of remaining at their school. New This Year Connected North has significantly supported the teaching and learning process by allowing students to engage with Indigenous presenters they can relate to and learn from directly. This year, I had to make a complete shift in my approach and focus more deeply on Indigenous art and identity. This change not only enriched the curriculum but also kept my class highly engaged, inspired, and actively involved in their learning. — Teacher, Fort Liard, NT 96% 96% 65% 65% 42% 42%