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PEI Student assessments rank among the highest in Canada
2021-10-14
Prince Edward Island’s Grade 8 students perform among the highest in Canada in reading, math, and science, according to a national assessment released today. The Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP) 2019 shows that 92 per cent of students in PEI performed at or above the expected scores for...
Survey available to improve support for survivors of adult sexual violence
2021-09-20
Sexual Assault Awareness Week, September 20-24, is a time to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate people and communities on how to better respond to and prevent sexual violence. The PEI government is creating a strategy for a coordinated approach to prevent and address harm...
Classes scheduled to resume Monday
2021-09-18
After consultation with the Chief Public Health Office, classes will resume on Monday at West Royalty Elementary School and Ecole La-Belle Cloche. All close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases that are associated with our schools are in isolation and are tested regularly. Throughout our education...
Island schools moving to elevated risk scenario
2021-09-12
Today, the Chief Public Health Office has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at West Royalty Elementary School in Charlottetown. The school will be closed for in-person learning next week. Learning activities for students will be available on the school’s website on Monday, September 13 and the...
Province outlines plans for 2021-2022 school year
2021-08-23
School communities can prepare for a near-normal return to school in September. Today, the Department of Education and Lifelong learning, in partnership with the Public Schools Branch and La Commission scolaire de langue français released details for the 2021-2022 school year based on Chief Public...
Government of Canada and Government of Prince Edward Island announce extension of support for quality early learning and child care across the province
2021-08-14
The Government of Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island have reached an agreement on an extension to the Canada–Prince Edward Island Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Through the agreement, the Government of Canada is providing over $16 million in funding over four years to...
Report on June events at East Wiltshire Intermediate School now available
2021-08-12
Today, the Public Schools Branch (PSB) has released the independent third-party review of allegations related to Pride Day events at East Wiltshire Intermediate School from May 31 to June 12, 2021. The review was conducted by Evelyn Bradley of Bradley Consulting, who delivered her findings to the...
Big yellow school buses go green, thanks to Canada and Prince Edward Island
2021-08-11
Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19; on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, Canada and Prince Edward Island are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and...
$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...