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Feedback wanted on PEI’s inclusive education action plan
Island residents are invited to share their perspective on inclusive education for Island schools. Following a thorough analysis of many Canadian inclusive education models and a year-long engagement with Island education partners from the Public Schools Branch, la Commission...
Celebrating Family Literacy Day with free books for children
In recognition of Family Literacy Day, Premier Dennis King announced that his government will increase funding to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in PEI. “We are pleased to announce that we are increasing support to build quality children’s libraries in homes across...
Early Development Instrument
What is the EDI? The Early Development Instrument (EDI) is a Canadian-made, internationally recognized research tool developed by the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University. It is used to measure developmental health trends and changes in populations of five-year...
Early dismissal for students April 8 due to solar eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, an amazing astronomical event - a full solar eclipse - will take place over Canada, including PEI. All students in both the English and French school boards will be dismissed two hours early that day out of an abundance of caution. A spectacular and rare...
Major funding for École François-Buote and the Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean
Investing in community infrastructure is essential to ensuring the development of official-language minority communities and their cultural, social and economic vitality. Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament (Charlottetown), and the Honourable Natalie Jameson, PEI Minister of...
Building more child care spaces for families in Prince Edward Island
Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often...