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February is the month we devote to love. We hang “Be Kind” posters in school hallways, remind teenagers about consent and healthy relationships, and get ready for Pink Shirt Day with its message about standing up to bullying. Yet, with all this talk about love and respect, Canada’s Criminal Code still allows adults to hit…

Every New Year, we make resolutions we hope will change our lives. On Prince Edward Island, there is a quieter kind of resolution that changes children’s lives – resolutions debated and passed each spring at the Home and School Federation’s annual general meeting. These ten resolutions, drafted around kitchen tables and school gyms, have shaped…

No more excuses, no more bystanders!  It’s time for Prince Edward Island to stop the bull and confront a hard truth: bullying remains a serious problem in our homes, neighbourhoods, and schools. The latest COMPASS survey shows that 30% of PEI students report being bullied each year. This figure hasn’t budged over the last three…

Congratulations to all new school board trustees. Your role is vital in maintaining a strong voice for all islanders in shaping education policy, providing accountability, and representing your community. When Islanders last voted for school trustees in 2022, only two percent of eligible voters took part. Early reports from this fall’s vote suggest turnout was…

Conversations about child protection, abuse, and violence are never easy, but they are necessary. These issues affect every school and community, and the Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation is calling on parents, educators, and community members to come together for open, honest discussions. The Federation’s semi-annual meeting, held Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, from…