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New school food program coming in January
2019-12-19
Several Island schools will be offering healthy lunches to students this winter as the new provincial school lunch program begins to roll out. The lunches will be made from healthy local food whenever possible and offered at an affordable price. Schools will develop a process to provide lunches to...
L.M. Montgomery students celebrate official opening of their new school addition
2019-12-12
Students, teachers and the community gathered today to celebrate the official opening of the new addition at L.M. Montgomery Elementary, which provides improved learning spaces and supports student population growth. The addition includes 10 new classrooms, student breakout rooms, a teacher...
Work is underway to strengthen education governance and reinstate elected boards
2019-12-04
The provincial government is taking steps to build an education governance model that gives Islanders a stronger voice in their education system and more input into decision making. The Department of Education and Lifelong Learning has been mandated to reinstate school boards that have elected...
New PISA results show PEI education system is working well
2019-12-03
New assessment results show how well education systems around the world are preparing students for higher education and the workforce by assessing the achievement of 15 year-olds in reading, math and science. Released today, the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results...
Operational funding awarded to four organizations to support Island women
2019-11-26
Today, the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Darlene Compton announced in the House, four organizations that will receive core, operational funding through the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat, to support the valuable work that they do in our Island communities. The following...
Four organizations awarded funding to assist in the elimination of violence against women
2019-11-22
Today, the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Darlene Compton announced in the House, the four organizations that will receive funding through the Violence Against Women Prevention Grants this year, for projects that will enhance awareness, education and action towards preventing...
Communities Island-wide celebrate National Child Day
2019-11-19
Communities across Prince Edward Island will come together on November 20 to recognize National Child Day and celebrate children. This date marks a special celebration of the rights of all children, including the rights to good health, good education, protection from harm, to be proud of their...
Public input invited on Post-Secondary Institutions Sexual Violence Policies Act regulations
2019-11-04
The public is invited to provide feedback on proposed regulations to support the, Post-Secondary Institutions Sexual Violence Policies Act., The new, Act, will require post-secondary institutions to have sexual violence policies and resources available to prevent sexual violence. Consultations to...
New addition at Stratford Elementary School officially opens
2019-10-22
A new 14 classroom addition at Stratford Elementary eases overcrowding at Glen Stewart Primary and Stratford Elementary and provides more opportunity for learning and future growth. Students, staff, officials and community members gathered today at Stratford Elementary to officially open the new...
Women’s History Month honours pioneers and leaders
2019-10-18
October is Women’s History Month, giving Islanders the chance to be aware of and celebrate the many accomplishments of Island women in our proud and rich history. The theme this year is #MakeAnImpact, which recognizes the women of Canada who have broken down barriers and made a lasting impact on...