1149 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Adult Learners Graduate From Cumberland Campus
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 7, 2003 5:00 PM
EDUCATION--ADV--Adult Learners Graduate From Cumberland Campus
Cindy Kormish knew it would be a struggle when she headed back to
school. A single parent of three school-aged children, she had to
face the challenges of running a household as well as doing her
own schoolwork. But she was committed.
New School for Eastern Shore Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 7, 2003 1:33 PM
EDUCATION--New School for Eastern Shore Students
Young students on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore are getting a new
school and others will see some major renovations at their
current school.
Hants West Middle School Students Benefit From Changes
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 7, 2003 1:24 PM
EDUCATION--Hants West Middle School Students Benefit From Changes
Hants West County students in grades 7 to 9 are getting an
improved school. Deputy Premier Ron Russell made the announcement
today, June 7, on behalf of Education Minister Angus MacIsaac in
Brooklyn at a ceremony marking the conversion of Hants West Rural
High School to a middle school in September 2003.
Adult Learners Graduate
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 6, 2003 7:00 PM
EDUCATION--ADV--Adult Learners Graduate
Maria Lamarche knows that a good education will help encourage
success. Ms. Lamarche is one of four adult learners in Digby
County graduating today, June 6, with the Nova Scotia High School
Graduation Diploma for Adults. The graduates have just completed
programs supported by the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning
at Université Sainte-Anne-Collège de l'Acadie.
Renovations to Rejuvenate Schools
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 6, 2003 9:14 AM
EDUCATION--Renovations to Rejuvenate Schools
Premier John Hamm has announced a $17.5-million investment in
renovations to rejuvenate five Nova Scotia schools.
Schools in China To Offer Nova Scotia Curriculum
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 3, 2003 12:21 PM
EDUCATION--Schools in China To Offer Nova Scotia Curriculum
Students halfway around the world will soon be learning about
Joseph Howe and Bay of Fundy tides when seven schools in China
begin using the Nova Scotia high school curriculum.
New Chair for College, University Advisory Board
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 28, 2003 3:06 PM
EDUCATION--New Chair for College, University Advisory Board
The Nova Scotia Advisory Board on Colleges and Universities has a
new chairperson.
Student Loan Financing with RBC Royal Bank Extended
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 28, 2003 3:01 PM
EDUCATION--Student Loan Financing with RBC Royal Bank Extended
Nova Scotia's student loan program will continue in conjunction
with RBC Royal Bank for at least another three years.
Government Invests in Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 27, 2003 10:37 AM
EDUCATION--Government Invests in Nova Scotia School for Adult
Learning
More adult learners in Nova Scotia will have more opportunities
to improve their reading, writing and math, or to obtain an adult
high school diploma.
Students Learn What It's Like To Be a Politician
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 23, 2003 4:07 PM
EDUCATION--Students Learn What It's Like To Be a Politician
Students from across Nova Scotia are gathering in Halifax this
weekend, May 23-25, to get a first-hand look at life in politics.
Apprenticeship Improvements Passed
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 22, 2003 3:36 PM
EDUCATION--Apprenticeship Improvements Passed
A new apprenticeship act was passed today, May 22, to help more
Nova Scotians get better access to trades training.
Protection Improved For Hairdressing, Esthetics Consumers
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 22, 2003 3:28 PM
EDUCATION--Protection Improved For Hairdressing, Esthetics
Consumers
Changes to the Cosmetology Act will increase protection for Nova
Scotians who are consumers of hairdressing and esthetics
services.
New School For Digby County Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 20, 2003 1:19 PM
EDUCATION--New School For Digby County Students
A new school provides Digby County students with resources
they've never had before. St. Mary's Bay Academy was officially
opened today, May 20, in St. Bernard.
Students, Siblings Win Science Awards
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 16, 2003 5:34 PM
EDUCATION--Students, Siblings Win Science Awards
Three young scientists from Truro have won silver medals at the
Canada-Wide Science Fair in Calgary, May 10 to 18.
Minister Congratulates Truro, Host of Science Fair
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 16, 2003 5:26 PM
EDUCATION---Minister Congratulates Truro, Host of Science Fair
Truro will welcome 450 budding young scientists to Nova Scotia
when it hosts the Canada-Wide Science Fair in 2007.
Cosmetology Amendments to Improve Consumer Protection
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 13, 2003 12:53 PM
EDUCATION--Cosmetology Amendments to Improve Consumer Protection
Proposed amendments to the Cosmetology Act will give additional
protection to consumers of hairdressing and esthetics services.
Students Off to Canada-Wide Science Fair
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 9, 2003 1:25 PM
EDUCATION--Students Off to Canada-Wide Science Fair
Twenty-seven Nova Scotia students will push the boundaries of
knowledge as they head to Calgary for the Canada-Wide Science
Fair from May 10 to 18.
Parents Consulted on School Advisory Councils
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 9, 2003 12:42 PM
EDUCATION--Parents Consulted on School Advisory Councils
The Department of Education is consulting parents and others to
ensure they have a meaningful role in education decisions through
school advisory councils.
Students Get More Non-Fiction Reading Books
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 7, 2003 1:22 PM
EDUCATION--Students Get More Non-Fiction Reading Books
Nova Scotia students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 will soon be reading
about everything from endangered species and global warming to
sports rules and keeping fit, thanks to a new shipment of books
to their schools.
Students Motivated to Read, Write with Technology
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 5, 2003 2:58 PM
EDUCATION--Students Motivated to Read, Write with Technology
Technology in Nova Scotia's classrooms is motivating students to
improve their reading and writing skills.