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School review data and public consultation schedule now available
2016-09-30
Details on the public information and consultation process on the school review are now available at Better Learning for All.
The website includes information on the review process, data on each school in the Public Schools Branch, information presented to the board on September 27th, and the...
School review to identify better learning opportunities for all students
2016-09-27
Public consultations will begin next week in six families of schools to seek public input on how to provide better learning opportunities for all students within those schools.
As part of a review of schools being conducted by the Public Schools Branch, current data on school utilization and...
Parents advised that students have been evacuated to safe areas where they will be dismissed by bus at 11:30 am
2016-09-21
Students in the Public Schools Branch (formerly the English Language School Board) and the French Language School Board have been evacuated to designated safe areas.
Students will be bussed home at approximately 11:30 am as per the early closure plan.
Parents wishing to pick up children are asked...
Ministers of Education, Post-Secondary Education and Training reveal actions to support mental health, and career development and transition
2016-09-21
Atlantic ministers of education, post-secondary education and training committed to a number of actions to support public and post-secondary education students in the area of mental health and career transitioning. These were the major themes that emerged from their meeting of the Council of...
All Prince Edward Island schools will be operating tomorrow
2016-09-21
As a result of a threat to schools, all Prince Edward Island schools were evacuated on Wednesday, September 21.
School emergency evacuation plans were activated with cooperation from Island police agencies and school administration. All students were moved from the facilities by school staff to...
Island artists receive financial boost
2016-09-16
Prince Edward Island artists will benefit from a 40 per cent increase in juried grants from government, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie.
“I’ve enjoyed meeting with artists and learning more about their needs and I’ve been truly impressed by their creativity and...
New in Island schools
2016-09-06
Government continues to make significant investments in education infrastructure, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie.
“Education staff across the province have been working very hard to prepare schools and classrooms for Island students because education is the key to...
Islanders asked to drive carefully as students return to school
2016-09-05
Island students return to school this week, and Islanders are reminded to use extra caution when driving in areas where children are likely to be waiting for buses or walking to school, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie.
“More than 19,000 students ride the bus to...
Public Schools Branch board of directors to provide advice on school operations
2016-09-02
Pat Mella and Harvey MacEwen will join Education, Early Learning and Culture Deputy Minister Susan Willis as members of the board of directors of the Public Schools Branch.
Under the new Education Act, the board of directors of the Public Schools Branch is accountable to the minister and...
New Education Act comes into effect ahead of beginning of school year
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-education-act-comes-effect-ahead-beginning-school-year
2016-08-25
The new Education Act and regulations are now in effect, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie.
“Government has made significant changes in our public school system in order to empower all partners to collaborate to provide a better education for Island students,” said...