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Prince Edward Island artists will benefit from a 40 per cent increase in juried grants from government, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “I’ve enjoyed meeting with artists and learning more about their needs and I’ve been truly impressed by their...
Government continues to make significant investments in education infrastructure, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “Education staff across the province have been working very hard to prepare schools and classrooms for Island students because...
Island students return to school this week, and Islanders are reminded to use extra caution when driving in areas where children are likely to be waiting for buses or walking to school, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “More than 19,000 students...
Pat Mella and Harvey MacEwen will join Education, Early Learning and Culture Deputy Minister Susan Willis as members of the board of directors of the Public Schools Branch. Under the new Education Act, the board of directors of the Public Schools Branch is accountable to the...
Island school bus driver asks drivers to think of his special passengers His friends call him “Mr. Safety" and it’s a handle he wears with pride after decades behind the wheel of dump trucks, taxis and coach tour buses. Now carries his most precious cargo yet – in an Prince...
The new Education Act and regulations are now in effect, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “Government has made significant changes in our public school system in order to empower all partners to collaborate to provide a better education for Island...
Le gouvernement est heureux d’entreprendre le projet de rénovation de 15 millions de dollars à l’école Three Oaks Senior High, a déclaré le premier ministre Wade MacLauchlan. « La rénovation de l’école Three Oaks Senior High constitue un autre investissement important au chapitre...
Three new members have been appointed to the board responsible for Confederation Centre, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “The Fathers of Confederation Building Trust board is made up of Islanders, along with representatives from across Canada, and...
Canadian education ministers meet to discuss global competencies, Indigenous education and other pan-Canadian education initiatives Prince Edward Island’s Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie chaired the annual meeting of the Council of Ministers of...
The Triple P Positive Parenting program has been growing steadily in Prince Edward Island, since its introduction in the fall of 2015. “One of the best ways to help children is to support parents,” said Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “We are pleased...