Strengthening Mental Health Services - Island students will receive new supports through the 2017-18 provincial budget to help them overcome challenges that can impact their performance in school. Student well-being was identified as a priority by principals, District Advisory...
The PEI Action Plan on Early Learning and Child Care focuses on two main areas: expanding access for under-served populations and for children who are more vulnerable; and improving quality.
Supporting Island families - Student well-being teams in the Montague and Westisle families of schools have helped more than 130 students since forming this September, providing valuable care and helping to prevent more serious issues. Students receive help from the teams with a...
The Early Learning and Childcare Investments: PEI Action Plan focuses on two main areas: expanding access for under-served populations and for children who are more vulnerable; and improving quality. New Investments 2017-2020 More spaces for infants and pre-schoolers: $3.6...
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...
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...
For too many families, the lack of affordable, high-quality child care means making a difficult choice. Some parents have to sacrifice retirement savings to pay for child care, while others may leave their career because child care is unavailable or unaffordable. Recognizing the...
Supporting Island Families - The Government of Canada is making significant investments in early learning and child care systems to improve the lives of Canadian children and their families. Today (August 29), the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and...
The Prince Edward Island Government responded this morning to the Public Schools Branch school review recommendations. Premier Wade MacLauchlan and Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie made the announcement following Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting in response to...
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...