Prince Edward Island’s Grade 8 students perform among the highest in Canada in reading, math, and science, according to a national assessment released today. The Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP) 2019 shows that 92 per cent of students in PEI performed at or above the...
After consultation with the Chief Public Health Office, classes will resume on Monday at West Royalty Elementary School and Ecole La-Belle Cloche. All close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases that are associated with our schools are in isolation and are tested regularly...
Today, the Chief Public Health Office has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at West Royalty Elementary School in Charlottetown. The school will be closed for in-person learning next week. Learning activities for students will be available on the school’s website on Monday...
School communities can prepare for a near-normal return to school in September. Today, the Department of Education and Lifelong learning, in partnership with the Public Schools Branch and La Commission scolaire de langue français released details for the 2021-2022 school year...
Today, the Public Schools Branch (PSB) has released the independent third-party review of allegations related to Pride Day events at East Wiltshire Intermediate School from May 31 to June 12, 2021. The review was conducted by Evelyn Bradley of Bradley Consulting, who delivered...
Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19; on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, Canada and Prince Edward Island are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation...
The successful PEI Healthy School Food Program which launched across Island schools in September 2020, will transition to a new non-profit organization that will continue to provide Island students with healthy, affordable, and locally sourced (whenever possible) lunch options...
Hon. Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning issued the following statement: “The last few days have been difficult ones for our community, in particular our students and staff at East Wiltshire. I felt it was important to take the time to listen and better...
Islanders are asked to review new guidelines that will be implemented this fall in Island schools to help create safer, more inclusive learning and social environments. The Department of Education and Lifelong Learning wants Islanders to review the draft Guidelines for Respecting...
The Public Schools Branch Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Norbert Carpenter as director of the Public Schools Branch. Mr. Carpenter has served as the acting director since July 2020. The board of directors has been consistently impressed with his...