1145 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Education Department Science Consultant Wins Award
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 23, 2004 2:36 PM
EDUCATION -Education Department Science Consultant Wins Award
Marilyn Webster, a science consultant in the Department of
Education, has won a Nova Scotia Education Week Award for her
excellence in promoting hands-on, minds-on science in our
schools.
New School Board Governance Model
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 22, 2004 4:31 PM
EDUCATION--New School Board Governance Model
Quality education for students will continue to be the priority
as the South Shore, Tri-County and Strait district school boards
move to regional school board status in August 2004.
Adult Educators to Share Ideas, Best Practices and Resources
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 21, 2004 3:04 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Educators to Share Ideas, Best Practices and
Resources
More than 70 adult educators, government and community
representatives from the southwestern region of the province are
meeting to share ideas, best practices and resources at the
Sailing to Success conference beginning today, April 21, at White
Point Beach Resort.
More Money for Universities and Libraries
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 19, 2004 3:13 PM
EDUCATION--More Money for Universities and Libraries
The province's surplus from 2003-04 will help universities keep
tuition increases to a minimum and libraries expand their
collections and hours of operation.
Education Week Celebrates Science
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 19, 2004 10:04 AM
EDUCATION--Education Week Celebrates Science
Educators who inspire students to question, investigate, and
discover their world are the focus this year as Education Week,
from April 18 to April 24, celebrates scientific literacy.
Tender Awarded for Cumberland Elementary Schools
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 16, 2004 3:14 PM
EDUCATION--Tender Awarded for Cumberland Elementary
Schools
Construction of two new elementary schools in Cumberland County
will soon be underway. The tender to build the new schools was
awarded today, April 16, to Marco Maritimes Ltd.
Young Nova Scotians to Get Affordable Use of Schools
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 15, 2004 2:57 PM
EDUCATION--Young Nova Scotians to Get Affordable Use of Schools
Young Nova Scotians will have more affordable access to school
gyms and playing fields with an amendment to the Education Act
introduced in the legislature today, April 15.
Bear River to Gain Autonomy for Education
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 15, 2004 2:56 PM
EDUCATION--Bear River to Gain Autonomy for Education
An amendment to bring the Bear River Band, in Digby County, under
the Mi'kmaq Education Act was introduced today, April 15.
Majority of Students Succeeding in Reading and Writing
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 26, 2004 11:41 AM
EDUCATION--Majority of Students Succeeding in Reading and Writing
Nova Scotia's first elementary literacy assessment shows that 89
per cent of Grade 6 students are meeting expectations in reading,
and 81 per cent are doing so in writing. Students who are not
meeting the standard are getting extra support to catch up.
One Million Books Sent to Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 22, 2004 11:49 AM
EDUCATION--One Million Books Sent to Students
Students in Nova Scotia's public schools have a million more
books to read since Active Young Readers began in 2000.
Marks Improve, Higher Achievement Still Needed
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 27, 2004 9:03 AM
EDUCATION--Marks Improve, Higher Achievement Still Needed
Nova Scotia students showed improvement in provincial math and
English tests in the 2002-03 school year.
Mount Saint Vincent Hosts Job Fair To Recruit New Teachers
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 30, 2004 12:03 PM
EDUCATION--Mount Saint Vincent Hosts Job Fair To Recruit New
Teachers
Graduating bachelor of education students at Mount Saint Vincent
University in Halifax begin their job hunt today, Jan. 30.
L'Université Sainte-Anne-Collège de l'Acadie organise un salon de l'emploi
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 29, 2004 2:09 PM
ÉDUCATION--L'Université Sainte-Anne-Collège de l'Acadie organise
un salon de l'emploi
Les étudiants qui terminent leur programme de baccalauréat en
éducation à l'Université Sainte-Anne Collège de l'Acadie sont
en train de peaufiner leur curriculum vitæ et s'apprêtent à se
lancer à la recherche d'un emploi, aujourd'hui 29 janvier 2004.
Université Sainte-Anne-Collège de l'Acadie Hosts Job Fair
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 29, 2004 2:04 PM
EDUCATION--Université Sainte-Anne-Collège de l'Acadie Hosts Job
Fair
Graduating bachelor of education students at Université Sainte-
Anne-Collège de l'Acadie are sprucing up their résumés and
beginning their job hunt today, Jan. 29.
St. FX Hosts Job Fair To Recruit New Teachers
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 22, 2004 11:37 AM
EDUCATION--St. FX Hosts Job Fair To Recruit New Teachers
The job hunt begins tonight, Jan. 22, for some of Nova Scotia's
future teachers.
New High School for Western HRM
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 16, 2004 2:34 PM
EDUCATION--New High School for Western HRM
A new high school in the western part of the Halifax Regional
Municipality (HRM) will help ease overcrowding and give students
a safe, modern learning environment.
Acadia Hosts Job Fair To Recruit New Teachers
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 13, 2004 11:15 AM
EDUCATION--Acadia Hosts Job Fair To Recruit New Teachers
Graduating bachelor of education students at Acadia University
are sprucing up their résumés and beginning their job hunt today,
Jan. 13.
Early Hiring Job Fair 2004
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 19, 2003 11:00 AM
EDUCATION--Early Hiring Job Fair 2004
Graduating bachelor of education students at Nova Scotia
universities will soon be meeting with boards to discuss teaching
opportunities in the province.
Conflict of Interest Policy For School Boards
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 17, 2003 11:38 AM
EDUCATION--Conflict of Interest Policy For School Boards
School board staff will be in a better position to identify and
avoid potential areas of conflict now that all boards are
required to have a conflict of interest policy.
School Advisory Councils Consultation Report Released
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 11, 2003 2:44 PM
EDUCATION--School Advisory Councils Consultation Report Released
Nova Scotia's school advisory councils are already playing an
active role in improving their schools, and the volunteer members
say their councils could be even more effective with a little
help.