1149 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Public Input Sought in Student Assistance Review
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 19, 2007 3:44 PM
EDUCATION--Public Input Sought in Student Assistance Review
The Department of Education is asking students, parents and other interested people to share their views on the Nova Scotia Student Assistance Program.
Appui provincial à un programme littéraire au profit des élèves
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 19, 2007 11:02 AM
ÉDUCATION--Appui provincial à un programme littéraire au profit des élèves
Un plus grand nombre de jeunes lecteurs néo-écossais seront inspirés à lire grâce à l'appui provincial à un programme régional de lecture qui fournira un grand nombre de livres nouveaux et intéressants aux bibliothèques de toutes les écoles élémentaires.
Students Benefit from Provincial Support for Literary Program
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 19, 2007 11:00 AM
EDUCATION--Students Benefit from Provincial Support for Literary Program
More young Nova Scotian readers will be inspired to read thanks to provincial support for a regional reading program that will put many exciting, new books into every elementary school library.
Minister Responds to Public Library Concerns
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 10, 2007 11:01 AM
EDUCATION--Minister Responds to Public Library Concerns
A task force is being formed to lay the groundwork for a multi-year funding recommendation for Nova Scotia's public libraries.
Students Benefit from Lessons in Home Safety
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 9, 2007 11:01 AM
EDUCATION--Students Benefit from Lessons in Home Safety
Elementary students across Nova Scotia are getting an important lesson in home safety from world champion skater Barbara Underhill and her husband, Halifax-native Rick Gaetz.
Strait Regional School Board Approves New Bylaws
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 8, 2007 11:24 AM
EDUCATION--Strait Regional School Board Approves New Bylaws
By a vote of 9 to 3, the Strait Regional School Board voted Wednesday, Nov. 7, to approve an amended set of procedural bylaws as directed by Minister of Education Karen Casey.
Medical Databases Available Through Public Libraries
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 2, 2007 10:03 AM
EDUCATION--Medical Databases Available Through Public Libraries
Finding accurate, up-to-date medical information is a mouse click away for Nova Scotians.
Team Nova Scotia Honoured During Skills Ceremony
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 1, 2007 3:16 PM
EDUCATION--Team Nova Scotia Honoured During Skills Ceremony
Members of Team Nova Scotia were recognized for achievements in a variety of trades and technologies at the Skills Excellence Awards in Halifax, today, Nov. 1.
La province enseigne aux parents d'élèves du secondaire des habiletés de guide en matière de carrière
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 1, 2007 2:36 PM
ÉDUCATION--La province enseigne aux parents d'élèves du secondaire des habiletés de guide en matière de carrière
En Nouvelle-Écosse, les parents qui ont des enfants au secondaire seront mieux outillés pour aider ces derniers à prendre des décisions éclairées quant à leur études et à leur carrière grâce à des ateliers offerts gratuitement par l'entremise du ministère de l'Éducation.
Province Teaches High School Parents Career Coaching Skills
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 1, 2007 2:35 PM
EDUCATION--Province Teaches High School Parents Career Coaching Skills
Parents of Nova Scotia high school students will be better equipped to help their children make informed career and educational decisions, thanks to a series of free workshops offered through the Department of Education.
Le premier ministre accueille le Forum sur le rendement des élèves
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 30, 2007 1:22 PM
ÉDUCATION--Le premier ministre accueille le Forum sur le rendement des élèves
Plus de 400 partenaires en éducation se réuniront à l'ultra-moderne Citadel High School à Halifax pour discuter des priorités en ce qui concerne l'avenir de l'enseignement public en Nouvelle-Écosse.
Premier to Host Forum on Student Achievement
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 30, 2007 1:17 PM
EDUCATION--Premier to Host Forum on Student Achievement
More than 400 education partners will gather at Halifax's state-of-the-art Citadel High School to discuss priorities for the future of public education in Nova Scotia.
Decision to Take Control of School Board Upheld by Court
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 29, 2007 4:11 PM
EDUCATION--Decision to Take Control of School Board Upheld by Court
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has upheld a decision by Education Minister Karen Casey late last year to strip authority from elected members of the Halifax Regional School Board.
New Apprenticeship Graduates Enter Skilled Trades
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 27, 2007 6:00 PM
EDUCATION--New Apprenticeship Graduates Enter Skilled Trades
Patrick Fougere has always loved preparing meals for his friends and family. After spending four years in university trying to decide what career path to take, he decided he wanted to prepare meals for a living, so he entered the apprenticeship system to become a cook.
Des compteurs d'énergie pour surveiller la consommation d'électricité
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 24, 2007 9:28 AM
CONSERVATION N.-É./ÉDUCATION--Des compteurs d'énergie pour surveiller la consommation d'électricité
Les Néo-Écossais peuvent maintenant mesurer leur consommation d'énergie en temps réel.
Energy Meters Will Help Nova Scotians Monitor Electricity Use
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 24, 2007 9:24 AM
CONSERVE N.S./EDUCATION--Energy Meters Will Help Nova Scotians Monitor Electricity Use
Nova Scotians can now measure their electricity use in real time.
N.S. Tuition Decreasing, StatsCan Report Shows
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 18, 2007 12:22 PM
EDUCATION--N.S. Tuition Decreasing, StatsCan Report Shows
Nova Scotian students in Nova Scotia universities are paying less tuition this year, a direct benefit of the government's commitment to reduce tuition to national levels by 2010-11.
New School in Oxford Gets Official Start
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 15, 2007 1:45 PM
EDUCATION--New School in Oxford Gets Official Start
About 425 students in Oxford are a step closer to a new school.
International Student Program Marks 10th Anniversary
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 12, 2007 12:15 PM
EDUCATION--International Student Program Marks 10th Anniversary
It is an adventurous student who chooses to leave home and travel more than 8,000 kilometres to complete high school in a foreign land far away from family and friends.
1,8 M $ pour aider les travailleurs âgés sans emploi
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 11, 2007 3:31 PM
ÉDUCATION--1,8 M $ pour aider les travailleurs âgés sans emploi
NOTE : Une liste des projets financés est présentée à la fin du présent communiqué.
Près de 200 travailleurs âgés sans emploi à l'échelle de la province recevront de l'aide pour trouver un emploi, grâce à un nouveau programme intitulé Initiative ciblée pour les travailleurs âgés.