1149 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
New Program Helps Strait-Area Young People with Disabilities
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 13, 2007 1:43 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICES/EDUCATION--New Program Helps Strait-area Young People with Disabilities
A one-year pilot project in Port Hawkesbury, announced today, June 13, will help Strait-area high school graduates with disabilities to prepare for full-time employment and independent living.
School Walking Distance Under Review
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 7, 2007 11:06 AM
EDUCATION--School Walking Distance Under Review
The distance students must walk before they are eligible to ride a school bus is being reviewed by the Department of Education.
Premier examen provincial de mathématiques pour les élèves du premier cycle du primaire
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 5, 2007 11:53 AM
ÉDUCATION–-Premier examen provincial de mathématiques pour les élèves du premier cycle du primaire
Tous les élèves de la 3e année en Nouvelle-Écosse doivent se soumettre à leur premier examen provincial de connaissances en mathématiques cette semaine.
Students Write Province's First Early Elementary Mathematics Assessment
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 5, 2007 11:51 AM
EDUCATION--Students Write Province's First Early Elementary Mathematics Assessment
All Grade 3 students in Nova Scotia are writing the province's first early elementary mathematical literacy assessment this week.
Nova Scotia Grads Staying in Province
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 5, 2007 10:51 AM
EDUCATION--Nova Scotia Grads Staying in Province
The majority of Nova Scotian university graduates are staying in the Maritimes, a new interprovincial study shows.
Regional Symposium Addresses Health Literacy
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 5, 2007 10:08 AM
EDUCATION--Regional Symposium Addresses Health Literacy
Help is on the way for Nova Scotians who struggle with understanding doctors' orders, prescription directions or even hospital directions.
New Elementary School in Stewiacke Gets Official Start
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 4, 2007 3:27 PM
EDUCATION--New Elementary School in Stewiacke Gets Official Start
About 270 students in Stewiacke and East Stewiacke are one step closer to enjoying a new elementary school.
Program Will Keep More Skilled Trades Workers Home
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 31, 2007 1:01 PM
EDUCATION--Program Will Keep More Skilled Trades Workers Home
A pilot program to keep more skilled trades workers home, and employed, has been launched by the province and the Nova Scotia Community College.
Students Getting Fit Between Classes and After School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 31, 2007 9:08 AM
EDUCATION/HEALTH PROMOTION/PROTECTION--Students Getting
Fit Between Classes and After School
Nova Scotia's battle of the bulge may ultimately be won because of heart-thumping video dance machines, after-school surfing clubs and even frisbees.
Construction Set to Begin on Truro Elementary School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 28, 2007 3:33 PM
EDUCATION--Construction Set to Begin on Truro Elementary School
The second of two new elementary schools for the Truro area got its official start today, May 28, as Education Minister Karen Casey joined principal Scott Armstrong, students, parents, teachers, school board and government officials to unveil the preliminary plans.
Parrsboro Celebrated as Nova Scotia's First Accredited School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 28, 2007 11:28 AM
EDUCATION--Parrsboro Celebrated as Nova Scotia's First Accredited School
Parrsboro Regional Elementary-High School has become the first school in Nova Scotia to be awarded accreditation under a new school-improvement program.
Student MLAs Deliberate Tax Incentives for Voters
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 25, 2007 2:44 PM
EDUCATION--Student MLAs Deliberate Tax Incentives for Voters
NOTE: Information on Model Legislature 2007 is available at the end of this release.
High school students will be debating mock bills offering tax incentives for voting and raising the minimum age at which a student may leave school, as part of Model Legislature 2007, May 25-27.
Students Win 11 Medals at National Science Fair
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 22, 2007 1:38 PM
EDUCATION--Students Win 11 Medals at National Science Fair
Nova Scotia's budding scientists came away with four silver and seven bronze medals from the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Medals, awards and scholarships were handed out Friday, May 18.
Discussions sur le plan de sécurité dans les écoles
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 22, 2007 11:06 AM
ÉDUCATION--Discussions sur le plan de sécurité dans les écoles
Des consultations sont en cours entre le ministère de l'Éducation et les conseils scolaires afin d'élaborer un plan global de sécurité et de gestion des urgences pour les 430 écoles publiques de la province.
Discussions On School Security and Safety Plan
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 22, 2007 11:03 AM
EDUCATION--Discussions On School Security and Safety Plan
Consultations are underway between the Department of Education and school boards to develop a comprehensive security and emergency management plan for the province's 430 public schools.
Successful High School Program Expanded, Teachers Celebrated
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 17, 2007 7:30 PM
EDUCATION--Successful High School Program Expanded, Teachers Celebrated
More students will be better prepared for careers in Nova Scotia with the expansion of a successful high school program. Options and Opportunities, which gives students on-the-job experience while they are still in school, will be extended to Grade 11 and eight more schools this year.
New Drug Education Resource Launched in Schools
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 17, 2007 1:33 PM
HEALTH PROMOTION/PROTECTION/EDUCATION--New Drug Education Resource Launched in Schools
Mock game shows, graffiti-making, role-playing and a host of other creative learning strategies are a key part of a new classroom resource that helps junior high students make better choices about drugs and alcohol.
Nouvelle école secondaire francophone pour la MRH
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 15, 2007 1:01 PM
ÉDUCATION -- Nouvelle école secondaire francophone pour la MRH
Le projet de construction d'une deuxième école secondaire francophone dans la région d'Halifax/Bedford signifie que les élèves acadiens et francophones de la MRH seront en mesure de faire leurs études dans une école publique en français.
New French High School for HRM
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 15, 2007 1:00 PM
EDUCATION--New French High School for HRM
A second French high school planned for the Halifax/Bedford area means Acadian and francophone students in HRM will have more opportunities to complete their public school education in French.
New Apprenticeship Graduates Enter Skilled Trades
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 14, 2007 4:39 PM
EDUCATION--New Apprenticeship Graduates Enter Skilled Trades
The winner of this year's apprenticeship award of excellence always liked the feel of a wrench in his hand. After graduating from high school, Troy Emmett of Lawrencetown, Annapolis County, studied automotive service and repair at the Nova Scotia Community College before entering the apprenticeship system.