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Education and Early Childhood Development A new $8 million provincial government investment in education technology will benefit student learning in schools across the province, says Premier Robert Ghiz. The Government of Prince Edward Island has entered into a partnership agreement with Eastlink that will see all 65 school sites upgraded to equivalent standards, ensuring all…

With the end of the school year just around the corner, the federation encourages parents to reflect on this  school year. What went well? What are some of the challenges? The federation would like to hear from parents to better inform our provincial board. There is an increasing awareness of the connections between mental and…

  “Bus drivers are the first school employees our children see each day, and the last at the end of the day.  Many children spend hours every week on the bus and the quality of that experience makes a big difference in their lives”, says Pam Montgomery, President of the PEI Home and School Federation.…

Education and Early Childhood Development Construction has now begun on the $20 million Souris K-12 School, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. “This is an exciting milestone for students, teachers, staff and parents of Souris Consolidated and Souris Regional High School,” said the minister. “We are pleased to be one step closer…

A recent report provides valuable insight on how we can enhance our professional learning model to benefit Island students, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. Education and Early Childhood Development “The success of our education system relies on our teachers and educational leaders, and in order to improve student learning and achievement,…

RE:           Revised High School Mathematics Curriculum Guides, and                  2013-2014 High School Program of Studies and Authorized Materials The Prince Edward Island Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, English Curriculum, is providing on-line availability of the following documents:       MAT421A Curriculum Guide  http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/eecd_MAT421A11.pdf         MAT431A Curriculum Guide   http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/eecd_MAT431A12.pdf         MAT521A Curriculum Guide   http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/eecd_MAT521A12.pd         MAT521B…

  Charlottetown's Colonel Gray High School is bringing an end to its policy of providing exam exemptions to students who meet a certain standard. The province's largest high school is the only one that offers exemptions. Students can receive exemptions on up to two mid-term and final exams if they maintain a 65 per cent…

  By Sterling Stratton Commentary (The Guardian) The debate concerning the election of school board trustees has generated a number of questions. Should trustees be appointed or elected? If elected, how can more of the public be encouraged to participate? And how should the election process be organized and at what cost? http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-editor/2013-05-08/article-3239267/Its-time-for-a-new-approach-to-school-board-elections/1?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

  Bruce Rainnie, CBC TV interviews Pam Montgomery, President, PEI Home and School Federation President regarding School Board Elections. See full interview at:  http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/PEI/ID/2382947662/ (Go to 15:45 – 18:50 minute frame.) Current legislation states School Board Elections are to occur in Spring 2014. Government Legislation:  Posted April 27, 2012 –  School Trustee Elections 2012 Scheduled School Trustee Elections…

The P.E.I. Home and School Federation held its 60th anniversary annual general meeting in Charlottetown in April, and despite a stormy weather forecast, 100 delegates and guests from across the province were in attendance.  The meeting was successful on many levels from the business session to extra celebrations and recognitions marking our anniversary event. Guest…