1149 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
New APSEA Superintendent Appointed
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 8, 2005 10:17 AM
EDUCATION--New APSEA Superintendent Appointed
The board of directors of the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA) has hired leading educator Bertram Tulk to be the school's new superintendent.
NSCC Waterfront Campus Expansion Announced
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 4, 2005 12:12 PM
EDUCATION--NSCC Waterfront Campus Expansion Announced
The expansion of the Dartmouth waterfront campus of the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) will increase learning opportunities for students in several professions, including skilled trades.
Math Communication Kits Distributed to Elementary Schools
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 3, 2005 3:27 PM
EDUCATION--Math Communication Kits Distributed to Elementary Schools
A tool kit of mathematics resources will help teachers keep parents informed and involved in their children's education.
Province Doubles Student Loan Debt Reduction Bonuses
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 3, 2005 2:51 PM
EDUCATION--Province Doubles Student Loan Debt Reduction Bonuses
College and university students from Nova Scotia are getting a break on the cost of their education, following improvements to the province's student loan debt reduction program.
New Career Guide for Grade 9 Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 2, 2005 12:27 PM
EDUCATION--New Career Guide for Grade 9 Students
Grade nine students across Nova Scotia now have a new resource to help them plan their future careers. The Nova Scotia Career Guide contains career tips, course planning guidelines and information about job trends, Nova Scotia employers and more.
Nova Scotia Announces Pre-Primary Pilot Program
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 25, 2005 12:33 PM
EDUCATION--Nova Scotia Announces Pre-Primary Pilot Program
Education Minister Jamie Muir introduced legislation today, Oct. 25, that will formally establish a new, two-year, pre-primary pilot program for four year-olds.
Nova Scotia Celebrates Canadian Library Week
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 19, 2005 1:18 PM
EDUCATION--Nova Scotia Celebrates Canadian Library Week
Nova Scotians of all ages can join in a variety of events being held throughout the province to mark Canadian Library Week, Oct. 17-24.
Supporting Literacy and Learning for Seniors
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 11, 2005 11:52 AM
EDUCATION/SENIORS' SECRETARIAT--Supporting Literacy and Learning for Seniors
Seniors in Nova Scotia will have more opportunities to participate in specially designed literacy and learning programs as a result of a $40,000 government investment in the Seniors' Literacy and Learning Initiative.
Iona School Project Clears Last Hurdle
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 6, 2005 2:07 PM
EDUCATION--Iona School Project Clears Last Hurdle
Students living in the Iona area of Cape Breton will be going to school in one of the province's most energy efficient schools next September.
Teachers Honoured
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 5, 2005 12:01 PM
EDUCATION--Teachers Honoured
Nova Scotia's 10,000 public school and community college teachers are providing high-quality education to the province's students.
Provincial Librarian Named
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 3, 2005 3:17 PM
EDUCATION--Provincial Librarian Named
Nova Scotia has a new provincial librarian.
Shelburne Regional High School Official Opening
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 27, 2005 1:45 PM
EDUCATION-–Shelburne Regional High School Official Opening
Students got a chance to show off their new school's modern classrooms and fitness facilities with the official opening today, Sept. 27, of Shelburne Regional High School.
Policy Change Responding to Parent, Student Concerns
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 16, 2005 4:17 PM
EDUCATION--Policy Change Responding to Parent, Student Concerns
Sport and other school teams, performance activities like band and drama are among those exempted from the three-day limit on school and class trips, Education Minister Jamie Muir said today, Sept. 16. The three-day limit is part of an interim policy for school boards addressing the best use of instructional time.
Input Needed for New Policy
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 16, 2005 3:29 PM
EDUCATION/HEALTH PROMOTION--Input Needed for New Policy
Parents, schools, nutritionists and others will have an opportunity to contribute to the province's new policy that will see healthier foods and beverages in our children's schools.
Students And Teachers Need Access To Internet
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 16, 2005 10:36 AM
EDUCATION--Students And Teachers Need Access To Internet
The federal government's approach to digital copyright and its potential impact on the classroom "is a recipe for disaster," Education Minister Jamie Muir said today, Sept. 16.
$15.5 Million Invested in Two New Schools for Truro
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 13, 2005 3:19 PM
EDUCATION--$15.5 Million Invested in Two New Schools for Truro
Families and students in Truro are one step closer to having two new schools for the 2007-08 school year.
Adult Learners, Literacy Advocates Honoured
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 8, 2005 9:10 AM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners, Literacy Advocates Honoured
Adult learners who have improved their literacy levels and succeeded in workplace education, as well as the literacy advocates who support them, were honoured today, Sept. 8, at Nova Scotia's 15th annual International Literacy Day celebrations in Dartmouth.
No Course Fees, Better Use of Instructional Time Planned
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 7, 2005 9:25 AM
EDUCATION--No Course Fees, Better Use of Instructional Time Planned
Students will not be charged a fee for mandatory course materials or activities in the 2005-06 school year and steps will be taken to maximize the use of instructional time.
Oyster Pond School to be Re-tendered
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 2, 2005 4:33 PM
EDUCATION--Oyster Pond School to be Re-tendered
Tenders will be reissued for the construction of a new Grade Primary to 9 school on the Eastern Shore.
Ministers Support Increased Federal Funding for Post-Secondary Education
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 1, 2005 3:29 PM
COUNCIL OF ATLANTIC MINISTERS OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING--Ministers Support Increased Federal Funding for Post-Secondary Education
The Atlantic ministers of education and training reinforced the Atlantic premiers' call to increase federal funding to provinces and territories for post-secondary education and training at a meeting in Brudenell, P.E.I. The ministers also announced a number of regional initiatives to improve student achievement in Atlantic schools.