Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) is partnering with Surrey Schools in B.C. about an information session: Junk, Toxic & Healthy AI: Helping Families Understand the Difference.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how students learn, create and interact. This session will provide practical, science-based guidance on how AI is shaping students’ daily lives, its impact on safety and well-being, and how school boards are approaching responsible AI use.
Event details
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time 9:30 – 11:00 PM Eastern Time
Location: Online
Registration is required using this link: surreyschools.ca/ai-event
Can't make it live? Register anyway, and a recording of the event will be emailed to you afterward.
Featured speakers
- Mark Pearmain, Superintendent and CEO, Surrey Schools who will discuss school board policies, student realities and the pressing questions families are asking. A vocal advocate for student safety, he has actively pushed for educators to have a seat at the table in shaping Canada’s national AI strategy.
- Dr. Shimi Kang, Psychiatrist, Author of "The Tech Solution," and CEO of Future-Ready Minds, who will explain the psychological impacts of AI and screen technology on the developing brain. Drawing on decades of clinical experience with K–12 students across Canada, she will share practical strategies for setting boundaries, building healthy tech habits, and protecting youth mental health at home.
Why attend?
Whether your child is using AI for homework, creative projects, or everyday technology, this session will give you the tools to help them navigate this digital landscape safely and mindfully.