1149 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Hammonds Plains School Project Gets Official Launch
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 22, 2004 11:15 AM
EDUCATION--Hammonds Plains School Project Gets Official Launch
Representatives of the local community, the province, and the
Halifax Regional School Board formally marked the beginning of
work today, Oct. 22, on the new Hammonds Plains elementary
school, by laying the last piece of sod to complete the playing
field.
Helping Grade 3 Students Learn Science
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 21, 2004 1:33 PM
EDUCATION--Helping Grade 3 Students Learn Science
New science curriculum this year is giving Grade 3 students more
hands-on, minds-on learning. Education Minister Jamie Muir
witnessed this first-hand today, Oct. 21, during a visit with
Grade 3 students at St. Margaret's Bay Elementary to celebrate
National Science and Technology Week (Oct. 18-22).
Agreement Helps Students Advance Their Education
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 20, 2004 11:18 AM
EDUCATION--Agreement Helps Students Advance Their Education
Grade 12 students who complete advanced computer networking
courses could earn a credit towards a Nova Scotia Community
College (NSCC) Information Technology (IT) diploma, as they earn
a high school credit.
Helping More Students Succeed in Grade 12 Math
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 19, 2004 1:20 PM
EDUCATION--Helping More Students Succeed in Grade 12 Math
Grade 12 math students will get more help preparing for
provincial math exams this year, Education Minister Jamie Muir
said today, Oct. 19, following an analysis of Grade 12 math
results of the 2003-04 school year.
Public Library Visits Jump 20 Per Cent
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 15, 2004 12:34 PM
EDUCATION--Public Library Visits Jump 20 Per Cent
Nova Scotia's public libraries will reflect on a banner year as
they celebrate Public Library Week 2004 from October 18 to 24.
Graduates Fill Skills Shortage
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 12, 2004 4:07 PM
EDUCATION/COMMUNITY SERVICES--Graduates Fill Skills Shortage
A unique partnership between government and industry will help
people get the training they need to find good jobs, and will help
industry narrow the skills gap.
Province Investing Millions In Literacy
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 8, 2004 10:25 AM
EDUCATION--Province Investing Millions In Literacy
An investment of more than $3 million this year will provide
additional support for students and teachers in reading, writing
and grammar. More books in classrooms, more professional
development and expansion of successful reading and writing
programs will be made possible through the province's continued
commitment to literacy.
Oak Park Selected For New Barrington School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 7, 2004 1:40 PM
EDUCATION--Oak Park Selected For New Barrington School
Oak Park will be the site of the new Barrington high school, the
Department of Education said today, Oct. 7.
Education Minister Salutes Nova Scotia's Teachers
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 4, 2004 2:53 PM
EDUCATION--Education Minister Salutes Nova Scotia's Teachers
More than 10,000 teachers are working hard to provide students in
Nova Scotia's public schools with a quality education.
Renewed Mandate for Commission
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 1, 2004 9:33 AM
EDUCATION--Renewed Mandate for Commission
Education Minister Jamie Muir introduced legislation today, Oct.
1, to replace the act that now governs the Maritime Provinces
Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) and to strengthen regional
co-operation in higher education.
Province Investing Millions To Help Students Succeed At Math
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 29, 2004 3:11 PM
EDUCATION--Province Investing Millions To Help Students Succeed
At Math
Students studying math in Nova Scotia's public schools will see
new texts and course options and spend more class time on math
this year. An investment of more than $2 million will also
provide additional resources and support for teachers and parents
of math students.
Avon View High School Officially Opened Today
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 29, 2004 10:06 AM
EDUCATION--Avon View High School Officially Opened Today
One year to the day after students and teachers from two separate
high schools were united at Avon View High School in Windsor,
community members gathered today, Sept. 29, to celebrate the new
building's official opening.
Legislation Introduced To Change UCCB Name
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 24, 2004 10:22 AM
EDUCATION--Legislation Introduced To Change UCCB Name
Education Minister Jamie Muir introduced today, Sept. 24, an Act
to Change the Name of the University College of Cape Breton.
Work On Iona School Gets Official Launch
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 14, 2004 1:15 PM
EDUCATION -Work On Iona School Gets Official Launch
Representatives of the provincial government, the Cape Breton
Victoria-Regional School Board, and students from Rankin Memorial
and Christmas Island schools helped break the ground today, Sept.
14, for a new, $6.2-million school to serve the Iona area.
Nomination Deadline Approaching for School Board Elections
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 10, 2004 2:35 PM
EDUCATION--Nomination Deadline Approaching for School Board
Elections
There are more than 148,000 reasons for Nova Scotians to get
involved in the school board elections on Oct. 16. That is the
number of children enrolled in Nova Scotia's public school system
last year.
Adult Learners, Literacy Volunteers Honoured
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 8, 2004 10:40 AM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners, Literacy Volunteers Honoured
Nova Scotians who have made a significant contribution to adult
literacy and learning were honoured at Nova Scotia's 14th annual
International Literacy Day celebrations in Dartmouth today, Sept.
8.
Welders Benefit from Changes to Trade Regulations
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 30, 2004 11:58 AM
EDUCATION--Welders Benefit from Changes to Trade Regulations
Welders in Nova Scotia will now be able to become certified more
quickly and efficiently due to changes to the Welder Trade
Regulations under the Apprenticeship Act.
Annapolis Adult Learners Have Access to Fall Programs
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 24, 2004 2:11 PM
EDUCATION--Annapolis Adult Learners Have Access to Fall Programs
Students enrolled in adult learning programs offered by the former
Annapolis County Learning Network will still be able to access
programs this fall.
Minister Congratulates Two Elementary Schools
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 19, 2004 12:05 PM
EDUCATION--Minister Congratulates Two Elementary Schools
Dwight Ross Elementary School in Greenwood and Tatamagouche
Elementary have been recognized by Today's Parent magazine as two
of the Top 40 great schools in Canada.
Three Schools Approved for Tuition Support
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 6, 2004 2:52 PM
EDUCATION--Three Schools Approved for Tuition Support
The Department of Education has designated three special-
education private schools for participation in a new tuition-
support program for students with special needs.