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Prince Street Elementary principal among Canada’s best
2017-01-31
Principal Erin Johnston of Prince Street Elementary School has been named one of Canada’s outstanding principals. Johnston received the award from The Learning Partnership, a national charity dedicated to building partnerships to support, promote, and advance publicly funded education in Canada....
Public feedback sought on draft school recommendations
2017-01-31
Islanders can provide feedback on draft school review recommendations at public meetings beginning this week. This third phase of consultation will provide the Public Schools Branch board of directors with public input on the draft recommendations before making final decisions. Islanders can...
Evening sessions to support French students
2017-01-30
The next Voir Grand evening session will help parents learn how they can support their child’s French education. Voir Grand has many opportunities for participants – especially parents – to develop and support their French culture and language. The session will be tomorrow, January 31, at École St-...
Partnership will revitalize The Culinary Institute of Canada
2017-01-26
A revitalization of The Culinary Institute of Canada will better equip graduates with the skills and training they need to launch successful careers in the food industry. Today’s federal-provincial investment of $5.1 million will support a renovation to drive economic growth through innovation and...
Family Literacy Day is this Friday
2017-01-24
Island families are encouraged to read and learn together for national Family Literacy Day this Friday, January 27. This year’s theme is “Learn at Play Every Day.” Practicing literacy at home helps equip children with skills they will need throughout their lives. “There are many fun and easy ways...
Employment assistance services to be modernized
2017-01-13
It will soon be easier for Prince Edward Island employers and job seekers to connect with one another. The province’s employment assistance services are being integrated to make service more consistent, reduce duplication, and improve assessment tools and access to training. The new model of...
Feedback invited on school review recommendations
2017-01-11
The Public Schools Branch invites Islanders to comment on the draft recommendations of the school review that are now available online. The review is intended to achieve a more balanced distribution of students and teachers in Island schools and more equal access to high-quality learning...
Province grants fund Island artists
2017-01-10
Artists from across Prince Edward Island have been awarded $100,000 through the provincial arts grants program. The Arts Grant program gave grants to 32 artists in the following disciplines: crafts, film and media arts, music, theatre, visual arts, interdisciplinary arts, writing and publishing....
Public input sought on improving lifelong learning
2017-01-06
The Learning Partners Advisory Council is seeking input from Islanders on how to advance excellence for all learners from birth to their senior years. Over the past year council members reviewed global education trends and studied learning throughout Islanders’ lifespan. They put their collective...
Training, support offered for female entrepreneurs
2017-01-05
Female entrepreneurs hoping to start or expand a business in Prince Edward Island are eligible for a new internship program. The SYnC program, Supporting Youth in Careers, offers skills training, business support and guidance for women interested in entrepreneurship. It starts January 16 and runs...