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$10 a day child care for families in Prince Edward Island
2021-07-27
Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and career. Yet, too many families across Canada lack access to affordable, inclusive, and high-quality child care. The global COVID-19 pandemic has also made it clear that without...
PEI Healthy School Food Program moves to new non-profit organization
2021-07-19
The successful PEI Healthy School Food Program which launched across Island schools in September 2020, will transition to a new non-profit organization that will continue to provide Island students with healthy, affordable, and locally sourced (whenever possible) lunch options. The newly formed non...
Statement from Hon. Natalie Jameson
2021-06-15
Hon. Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning issued the following statement: “The last few days have been difficult ones for our community, in particular our students and staff at East Wiltshire. I felt it was important to take the time to listen and better understand what...
Early childhood centres can apply for designation
2021-06-11
Increasing the number of designated Early Years Centres across Prince Edward Island will help grow accessible, affordable and inclusive childcare services to respond to the needs of Island children and families. The provincial 2021-2022 operating budget includes $1.4 million to designate up to...
Feedback wanted from Islanders on new guidelines to support gender diversity and expression in schools
2021-06-04
Islanders are asked to review new guidelines that will be implemented this fall in Island schools to help create safer, more inclusive learning and social environments. The Department of Education and Lifelong Learning wants Islanders to review the draft Guidelines for Respecting, Accommodating...
Women in PEI: Statistical Review: The Fourth Edition now available
2021-05-28
The latest statistical review of women in Prince Edward Island provides valuable information for gender-based analysis. Women in PEI: A Statistical Review: The Fourth Edition provides a snapshot of the female population in Prince Edward Island based on sex and gender-disaggregated data on...
New scholarship supports French-language education
2021-04-27
Students wishing to pursue French-language post-secondary studies will have more financial support options to pursue their education goals. The new French-language Post-Secondary Studies Scholarship is a multi-year bursary for Island students who wish to pursue their post-secondary education in a...
New director of Public Schools Branch announced
2021-04-14
The Public Schools Branch Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Norbert Carpenter as director of the Public Schools Branch. Mr. Carpenter has served as the acting director since July 2020. The board of directors has been consistently impressed with his skills and leadership...
Province releases 2021-2022 school calendar
2021-04-06
The 2021-2022 school year will see 182 instructional days and students returning to the classroom on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. The provincial school calendar outlines the dates of instructional days for students, professional learning days for educators, parent-teacher interview dates and school...
Islanders asked to share views on pre-kindergarten program
2021-03-09
The Province is seeking the views and opinions of children, parents, early childhood educators and education stakeholders on how to deliver a quality pre-kindergarten program for Island children. Pre-kindergarten is an optional play-based program for all Island four-year-olds. Starting in...