Search
Go to the COVID-19 Search to search all COVID-19
Go to the News search to search all news
Displaying 1 - 10 of 238.
Results
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...
Prince Edward Island reducing financial barriers to post-secondary education
2021-03-17
New investments in post-secondary education will ensure finances do not limit student achievement. The Province of Prince Edward Island is investing over $2 million to lower the cost of post-secondary education for students and to support them on their path to success after graduation. “Helping...
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...
Grants for community groups will help support inclusion and leadership for women
2021-03-05
Eight community organizations will receive funding support to create greater opportunities for Island women and girls. Funding through the 2021 Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grants is for community group projects that focus on encouraging women and girls to pursue opportunities in Science,...
Modified Red Restricted measures for schools and childcare
2021-02-28
Schools in Prince Edward Island will be closed as of Monday, March 1 for a 72-hour period. These measures are being taken out of an abundance of caution and to allow sufficient time for COVID-19 test results to come in. There is currently no indication that any schools have been affected in the...
School Staff Appreciation Week recognizes work of teachers and staff
2021-02-12
Islanders are encouraged to celebrate and thank school educators and staff for going above and beyond to improve the lives of students. School Staff Appreciation Week, February 14-20, gives everyone the opportunity to recognize the invaluable work that teachers and all staff do every day to...
French-language education expanded for students
2021-02-10
Island students now have access to more French-language learning options. Through funding from the federal government, the Province of Prince Edward Island established a virtual school model for the second semester of the current school year to expand French-language course offerings for students...
Public libraries offer music to Islanders with memory loss
2021-01-28
Islanders can borrow MP3 players from public libraries for a loved one living with memory loss to help activate their memories through music. The new Music and Memory program provides access to MP3 players that can be loaded with personalized playlists. The goal is to help people living with memory...
Islanders encouraged to help shape school board model
2021-01-11
A new online survey will provide Islanders with another way to share their views on the best elected school board model for the Public Schools Branch. Islanders can submit their views until March 11, 2021 in two ways: Fill out the online survey ; or Submit written comments by email to esbc@edu.pe....
Provincial libraries offer safe battery recycling program
2021-01-08
Increased access and convenience to battery drop off locations will help safeguard our environment. Beginning this week, Islanders can drop off their used batteries at any of Prince Edward Island’s 25 provincial libraries. Through the Call2Recycle program , batteries are safely collected and...