Educating with Empathy
Educating with Empathy
PEI’s system-wide focus on social emotional learning
by: Jane Hastelow
date: April 23, 2025
With the global pandemic finally over, Prince Edward Island, like the rest of the world, is wondering what the “new normal” will look like.
Empathy had been at the heart of all the decisions PEI made for its education system during the pandemic, and we were fortunate to have leadership, both at the department and provincial government levels, who supported this approach. PEI made significant changes to programming during and after the various lockdowns – curriculum was revised to highlight essential outcomes, pacing guides were adjusted, and physical and mental wellbeing were emphasized and supported.