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Islanders invited to provide input on elected school board model
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/islanders-invited-provide-input-elected-school-board-model
2020-12-21
Islanders are invited to take part in consultations and provide input on the best elected school board model for the English language schools in Prince Edward Island.
The province today launched the first phase of online consultations to gather Islanders’ thoughts and ideas on an elected school...
Early childhood centres receive additional support
2020-12-17
Eligible early childhood centres will receive short-term assistance as they work to meet the criteria for an Early Years Centre designation to benefit Island children and families.
Government will provide a total of $385,000 to support up to eight early childhood centres while they prepare and...
Famous Five book sales support PEI Women’s Institute scholarships
2020-12-09
The PEI Women’s Institute is setting up two new scholarships with proceeds of the sale of books that celebrate Prince Edward Island’s Famous Five and the contributions of these exceptional women leaders.
“The response to the book ‘In their Own Words: Prince Edward Island’s Famous Five’ has been...
Enhanced measures to protect our school communities
2020-12-06
The Province of Prince Edward Island, in partnership with the English and French language school boards, has updated back to school plans to further support enhanced public health measures announced today and protect school communities.
For the next two weeks – from Monday, December 7 through...
More front-line supports for Island schools
2020-12-02
To further support student and staff well-being and the continued health and safety of our school communities, 55 new front-line positions are being added immediately to schools across the province.
The new positions include additional teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers, school...
Updated guidelines for mask use in schools
2020-11-26
In an effort to address cohorting challenges and further protect the health safety of our school communities, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning is updating its mask policy in schools.
Starting Monday, November 30 and in effect for at least two weeks, non-medical masks will be...
Groups take action to prevent violence against women
2020-11-25
Four Island organizations will receive funding through the Violence Against Women Prevention Grants to enhance awareness, education and action towards preventing violence against women in Prince Edward Island.
“Violence and abuse affects everyone. We want to live in a place where people are safe...
Early childhood centres receive Early Years Centre designation
2020-11-05
Increasing the number of designated Early Years Centres across Prince Edward Island will help grow accessible, affordable and inclusive childcare services to respond to the needs of Island children and families.
Five early childhood centres that applied have recently received an Early Years...
Book release on PEI’s Famous Five celebrates Women’s History Month
2020-10-28
As part of Women’s History Month, a new book launch celebrates Prince Edward Island’s Famous Five and the contributions of these exceptional women leaders who made political history.
Minister Natalie Jameson, joined by Premier Dennis King shared excerpts of this new resource with students from...
Working together to support equity in school sports
2020-10-22
A full review of Prince Edward Island School Athletic Association (PEISAA) sports will ensure gender equity for student athletes.
“Ensuring equitable opportunities for young women in all levels of sport, and in all areas of life, is important. I want to recognize the courage and leadership of...