Jordan Brown, MLA for Charlottetown-Brighton, was sworn in as minister of Education, Early Learning and Culture during a ceremony at Fanningbank this afternoon (October 23). Minister Brown takes leadership of the portfolio at a time when significant improvements and investments...
The province is pleased to announce the appointment of Krista MacKay, Q.C., as the Prothonotary of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. “I would like to congratulate Krista MacKay on her appointment. She is a highly qualified professional with...
Premier Wade MacLauchlan announced that Charlottetown-Victoria Park MLA Richard Brown will serve as Government House Leader, effective immediately. “As Government’s longest-serving MLA, Richard Brown’s experience and knowledge are critical to delivering on our mandate to build...
The 2018 student assessment results are now available online and results are going home with students this week. The assessments are written each year by students in grades 3, 6, 9 and 11. The 2018 results show that while math results continue to improve, students need more help...
A summer language program is helping new English as a second language (EAL) students boost their language skills before entering school this fall. Three-week programs are offered in July and August for grades 1 to 9 students who have not yet entered school or who arrived late in...
Prince Edward Island’s early childhood educators will receive a wage increase starting April 1, 2019. “Prince Edward Island leads the country in early childhood education. Excellence in this area has been a priority because the early years are foundational to the future of our...
Two Prince Edward Island teachers are among the world’s best in getting their students informed and engaged about the environment. Teachers Heather Pringle and Chris Higginbotham from Three Oaks Senior High School in Summerside have been inducted into the National Conservation...
Premier Wade MacLauchlan today (January 10) announced changes to cabinet to advance the priorities of Islanders. “We have an energized, strong team committed to advancing the priorities of Islanders such as job creation and economic growth, supports for seniors, healthcare...
All of Prince Edward Island’s public schools will soon have access to modern automated external defibrillators (AEDs) known to dramatically increase the survival rate from a cardiac arrest. AEDs are used during a cardiac failure to shock the heart and restore its rhythm. The...
Supporting Island families New funding is available to assist Islanders to offer licensed early learning and child care in their homes and provide more choice for parents. Capital, quality improvement and training grants are being introduced to encourage the establishment of more...