November 27, 2024
The Provincial Government is proposing an updated Personal Electronic Devices Policy for English K-12 public schools to further support a positive teaching and learning environment for students and teachers in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of…
November 18, 2024
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, today announced more than $275,000 in scholarships for recent high school graduates as part of the Provincial Scholarship Program. The program recognizes high school graduates throughout Newfoundland and Labrador for their hard…
November 6, 2024
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education: Speaker, I rise in this honourable house to highlight the resources available and initiatives underway to commemorate Confederation 75 within…
November 4, 2024
Families throughout Newfoundland and Labrador now have access to approximately 10,900 early learning and child care spaces at a cost of $10-a-day or less. An additional 2,100 spaces are in development to further increase access to high-quality, accessible, affordable, and…
October 23, 2024
Early childhood educators and other staff working in regulated child care services in the province can now participate in a medical benefits program that is cost shared by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Early Learning and Child Care…
October 21, 2024
The Provincial Government is seeking Expressions of Interest from not-for-profit organizations to operate one or more of 12 site locations for pre-kindergarten programming in Newfoundland and Labrador. Pre-kindergarten locations have opened in phases throughout the province and will result in…
October 17, 2024
The Provincial Government is expanding resources for educators to commemorate Confederation 75 within the K-12 curriculum. Lessons are now available on the K-12 professional development site for teachers www.k12pl.nl.ca in English and French and are available to cover a range…
October 9, 2024
The Provincial Government continues to expand availability of Kids in the Know, a school-based body safety program for K-9 students. Kids in the Know is the Canadian Centre for Child Protections’ national safety education program. The program engages students with…
September 26, 2024
The Department of Education is clarifying the Student Supervision Policy, particularly in relation to school athletics. The department is assuring all school communities in Newfoundland and Labrador that there have been no recent changes to this policy. Schools should continue…
September 25, 2024
As part of continued efforts to support teaching professionals to enhance math education for students in Newfoundland and Labrador, applications are now being accepted from K-12 teachers to participate in the Supporting Teachers/Educators in Lifelong Learning and Reflection (STELLAR) Program….
