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High school graduations celebrate student success
2017-06-19
More than 1,500 Prince Edward Island youth will receive their high school diplomas at graduation ceremonies this week. Approximately 1,200 students will graduate from English programs, 230 from French immersion, and 45 from French First Language programs. Another 20 students will graduate from High...
Early childhood investments will benefit Island families
2017-06-12
Island children and families will benefit from new investments that will make high-quality early learning and child care more affordable and accessible. Federal, provincial, and territorial ministers signed an historic agreement in Ottawa today on a common framework to improve the lives of...
Sabean joins Public Schools Branch board
2017-06-08
Dale Sabean of Kensington has been appointed to the Public Schools Branch Board of Directors. He brings years of education experience to the position as a former teacher, principal, school board administrator, and superintendent. “Dale will be a valuable addition to the board,” said Education,...
Government, industry addressing construction workforce needs
2017-06-02
Creating jobs for Islanders -, The Prince Edward Island construction sector has immediate needs for 500-750 workers and as many as 1,800 workers will be needed over the next 10 years to keep pace with major projects, retirements, and an upswing in the sector. In anticipation of the workforce...
New teachers, resources will help students succeed
2017-06-02
The province continues to invest in Island students by adding 27 new teaching positions this coming fall. The new teachers will reduce class sizes, address class composition challenges, and help deliver new programs. “High-quality education allows our individuals and communities to succeed and our...
Libraries end overdue fines for children's books
2017-05-19
Island families will no longer have to pay fines on overdue children’s materials beginning June 1. The policy change is timed to increase participation in the provincial libraries’ many summer reading programs, which help children avoid losing their literacy skills over the summer vacation months....
Team Youth Trucking expands student jobs
2017-05-19
Creating jobs for Islanders -, More young Islanders will have the chance to earn money and gain experience in the fast-growing trucking industry. The new Team Youth Trucking initiative will create jobs for youth in a variety of trucking-related businesses across the Prince Edward Island. Modelled...
Applications being accepted for arts grants
2017-05-19
Prince Edward Island artists are invited to apply for the spring 2017 round of arts grants. Applications for funding can be submitted online at Arts Grants Program for three types of grants: creation, dissemination and professional development. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 20 at 4 p.m. “...
Students showcase their coding creations
2017-05-18
Island students showcased their new computer programming skills at the first Provincial Coding Arcade this morning. Approximately 50 students in grades 4, 5, and 6 took part in the arcade at Cornwall’s Eliot River School, where they presented the coding projects they created in the classroom over...
Triple P training showing good results
2017-05-18
Supporting Island Families -, As one of 87 Islanders trained to deliver the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), Laura Quinn Graham says she is getting good feedback from parents who have taken the training. Triple P is a world-renowned program that helps parents of newborns to 16-year-olds...