1152 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Premier's Award Celebrates Outstanding Adult Learner
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 17, 2008 12:18 PM
EDUCATION--Premier's Award Celebrates Outstanding Adult Learner
An exceptional adult literacy student will be recognized for his or her accomplishments this fall with the Premier's Council of the Federation Literacy Award.
On encourage les employés à embaucher des apprentis
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 7, 2008 8:13 AM
ÉDUCATION--RPT--On encourage les employés à embaucher des apprentis
Une étude sur le rendement des investissements en matière d'apprentissage démontre que chaque dollar qu'un employeur investit dans un apprenti peut lui rapporter un rendement net de 1,38 $.
Employers Encouraged to Hire Apprentices
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 7, 2008 8:12 AM
EDUCATION--Employers Encouraged to Hire Apprentices
A study on the return on investment for apprenticeship shows that for every dollar an employer invests in an apprentice, they make a net return of up $1.38.
Learners Honoured During International Adult Learners' Week
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 6, 2008 3:21 PM
EDUCATION--Learners Honoured During International Adult Learners' Week
Three Nova Scotians aspiring to be a nurse, an accountant and a paramedic were honoured by Premier Rodney MacDonald in Halifax today, March 6, during a celebration of International Adult Learners' Week.
Les élèves obtiennent de bons résultats à la première évaluation du rendement en littératie au niveau intermédiaire
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 6, 2008 9:07 AM
ÉDUCATION--Les élèves obtiennent de bons résultats à la première évaluation du rendement en littératie au niveau intermédiaire
Les élèves ont obtenu de bons résultats en lecture et en rédaction lors la première évaluation du rendement en littératie au niveau intermédiaire (Junior High Literacy Assessment).
Students Perform Well in First Junior High Literacy Assessment
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 6, 2008 9:05 AM
EDUCATION--Students Perform Well in First Junior High Literacy Assessment
Students performed well in both reading and writing in Nova Scotia's first provincewide Junior High Literacy Assessment.
New Learning Resource for African Canadian Studies
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 28, 2008 3:07 PM
EDUCATION--New Learning Resource for African Canadian Studies
A journal chronicling pivotal moments in Nova Scotia's black history was introduced today, Feb. 28, as a new learning resource to support students of African Canadian Studies and African Heritage 12.
Minister Accepts Key Recommendations of Mi'kmaq Services Review
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 28, 2008 2:00 PM
EDUCATION--Minister Accepts Key Recommendations of Mi'kmaq Services Review
The Department of Education is moving to expand services and close the educational gap for the province's Mi'kmaw and Aboriginal students.
Better Access to Workforce for Aboriginal and Mi'kmaw Youth
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 27, 2008 2:51 PM
EDUCATION--Better Access to Workforce for Aboriginal and Mi'kmaw Youth
Aboriginal and Mi'kmaw youth will play a key role in addressing Nova Scotia's labour shortage in the coming years.
Southdale-North Woodside Celebrated as Metro's First Accredited School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 26, 2008 10:59 AM
EDUCATION--Southdale-North Woodside Celebrated as Metro's First Accredited School
Southdale-North Woodside School has become the first school in metro to be awarded accreditation through the Nova Scotia School Accreditation Program.
Minister Moves to Limit Powers of Strait Regional School Board
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 25, 2008 2:18 PM
EDUCATION--Minister Moves to Limit Powers of Strait Regional School Board
Education Minister Karen Casey has stepped in to restructure the Strait Regional School Board today, in the interests of students and staff.
Les élèves obtiennent de bons résultats à l'examen provincial de mathématiques au niveau élémentaire
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 19, 2008 9:24 AM
ÉDUCATION--Les élèves obtiennent de bons résultats à l'examen provincial de mathématiques au niveau élémentaire
Deux élèves de 3e année sur trois ont respecté les exigences du premier examen provincial de mathématiques au niveau élémentaire en Nouvelle-Écosse.
Students Perform Well in Provincial Elementary Mathematics Assessment
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 19, 2008 9:22 AM
EDUCATION--Students Perform Well in Provincial Elementary Mathematics Assessment
Two of every three Grade 3 students met expectations in Nova Scotia's first provincial elementary mathematics assessment.
Minister, Students Celebrate New Oyster Pond School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 15, 2008 11:29 AM
EDUCATION--Minister, Students Celebrate New Oyster Pond School
Students in Oyster Pond, Halifax Regional Municipality, celebrated the official opening of their safe, healthy new school today, Feb. 15.
Un examen du service d'autobus recommande la réduction de la distance de marche pour les élèves
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 14, 2008 9:51 AM
ÉDUCATION--Un examen du service d'autobus recommande la réduction de la distance de marche pour les élèves
Un examen provincial du service d'autobus scolaire recommande la réduction de la distance maximale sur laquelle les élèves doivent marcher avant de pouvoir être admissible au service d'autobus.
Busing Review Recommends Reducing Walking Distance for Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 14, 2008 9:49 AM
EDUCATION--Busing Review Recommends Reducing Walking Distance for Students
A provincial review of school busing has recommended reducing the maximum distance students must walk before being eligible to ride the bus.
Workplaces Wrap Most Successful United Way Campaign
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 8, 2008 10:06 AM
EDUCATION--Workplaces Wrap Most Successful United Way Campaign
Provincial government employees have demonstrated their generosity by making record-breaking donations in support of the United Way of Halifax Region.
Skilled Trades No Longer Just For Other People's Kids
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 1, 2008 9:59 AM
EDUCATION--Skilled Trades No Longer Just For Other People's Kids
Members of a discussion panel encouraged Nova Scotia parents to consider skilled trades as career options for their kids during a trades forum in Halifax today, Feb. 1.
Parents as Career Coaches Workshops Extended
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 29, 2008 1:09 PM
EDUCATION--Parents as Career Coaches Workshops Extended
More Nova Scotia parents will be prepared to offer practical career advice to their high school children after participating in career coaching workshops in the coming months.
Les prêts étudiants coûtent moins cher grâce à l'initiative des prêts directs
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 29, 2008 11:58 AM
ÉDUCATION--Les prêts étudiants coûtent moins cher grâce à l'initiative des prêts directs
Les étudiants collégiaux et universitaires économiseront des centaines de dollars en intérêts sur leurs prêts étudiants grâce à une initiative de prêts directs de la province.