The Provincial Government and the education authorities are taking meaningful steps to improve the safety of students across the province as they continue to implement recommendations following the delivery of Student Safety in Island Schools: Handling of Complaints and Incidents...
More than a dozen Island authors are being recognized for their work after being nominated for the 2026 PEI Book Awards. The short list of nominees is as follows: Children’s Literature My Little Ogichidaa: An Indigenous Lullaby by Willie Poll he Sandcastle that Jack Built by...
The latest results from the 2025–26 COMPASS student survey shows positive, steady improvements in the health and wellbeing of students in grades 7 through 12 across the province. Results are based on responses from students at 33 participating schools and point to steady, year...
Tomorrow is Cyberbullying Awareness Day in Prince Edward Island, promoting awareness of cyberbullying and encouraging Islanders to help prevent harm by talking openly with children and youth about online safety. Cyberbullying Awareness Day was established through the...
Today, organizations around the world are celebrating the many contributions of people with autism, and the positive impact they have on their communities. “World Autism Awareness Day is an excellent opportunity for Islanders to reflect on the richness, and many contributions...
The start date for students for the 2026-27 school year is changing after a review and feedback from education stakeholders. The first day for students will now be Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Last year, for the first time, the Department of Education and Early Years released a...
Island students will explore where their food comes from and how it is produced through classroom activities as part of Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM). Celebrated annually, CALM brings real-world learning about agriculture and food production to classrooms across the...
Today, Island residents are encouraged to wear pink and choose kindness in recognition of Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day is an annual anti-bullying initiative that brings people together to stand against bullying and promote kindness, respect, and inclusion. This year’s theme...
Students considering the Bachelor of Education, Français langue seconde (French as a second language) at the University of Prince Edward Island now have extra motivation to choose that path. New financial incentives, supported by Canadian Heritage and administered by the...
Prince Edward Island welcomes Bren Simmers as its new Poet Laureate, continuing a long-standing tradition of literary leadership in the province. The Poet Laureate promotes poetry, literacy, and the literary arts across the province. In her new role, Simmers will bring her own...