1152 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Teachers, School Staff to be Recognized
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 15, 2012 3:48 PM
EDUCATION--Teachers, School Staff to be Recognized
Parents and communities across the province are encouraged to take time to acknowledge teachers and school staff for their professional and personal contributions to Nova Scotia students.
African Nova Scotian Regional Education Officer Named
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 14, 2012 2:32 PM
EDUCATION--African Nova Scotian Regional Education Officer Named
A highly respected educator is being appointed to help African Nova Scotian students reach their full potential through an improvement in the delivery of education and services.
Les conseils scolaires reçoivent leurs objectifs budgétaires
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 10, 2012 1:48 PM
ÉDUCATION--Les conseils scolaires reçoivent leurs objectifs budgétaires
Aujourd'hui, 10 février, le gouvernement provincial a fourni aux conseils scolaires de la Nouvelle-Écosse des objectifs budgétaires qui donnent la priorité aux jeunes et à l'apprentissage tout en tenant compte de la réduction continue du nombre d'inscriptions. L'accent est mis sur les investissements en classe et la protection du financement de l'éducation spéciale et d'autres priorités.
School Boards Receive Budget Targets
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 10, 2012 1:46 PM
EDUCATION--School Boards Receive Budget Targets
The province today, Feb. 10, gave Nova Scotia's school boards budget targets that put students and learning first while recognizing continued declining student enrolments. The funding targets invest in the classroom and protect special education and other priorities.
Subventions pour les programmes parascolaires d'activité physique
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 9, 2012 3:14 PM
ÉDUCATION--Subventions pour les programmes parascolaires d'activité physique
Les élèves et les familles de la Nouvelle-Écosse auront plus souvent l'occasion de pratiquer des activités de loisirs dans nos écoles.
Province Introduces Grants for After-school Physical Activity Programs
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 9, 2012 3:11 PM
EDUCATION--Province Introduces Grants for After-school Physical Activity Programs
Nova Scotia students and families will have more opportunities to engage in recreational activities in our schools.
Le gouvernement provincial publie un plan qui donne la priorité aux jeunes et à l'apprentissage
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 3, 2012 10:57 AM
ÉDUCATION--Le gouvernement provincial publie un plan qui donne la priorité aux jeunes et à l'apprentissage
Le nouveau plan d'éducation pour la maternelle à la 12e année donnera la priorité aux élèves en les préparant aux études postsecondaires, à obtenir de bons emplois et à être de bons citoyens.
Province Releases Plan That Puts Kids and Learning First
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 3, 2012 10:55 AM
EDUCATION--Province Releases Plan That Puts Kids and Learning First
NOTE: A social media version of this release, with hi-res, downloadable photos and a video clip, is available at http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2012-02-03-Kids-Learning-First/ . More photos, video and audio clips will be added after the event.
The province's new P-12 education plan will put students first by better preparing them for post-secondary education, good jobs, and active citizenship.
Ouverture officielle de l'École des Beaux-Marais
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 28, 2012 1:02 PM
ÉDUCATION--Ouverture officielle de l'École des Beaux-Marais
Les élèves et les familles de Porters Lake, de Chezzetcook et d'autres collectivités de la côte est célèbrent leur nouvelle école francophone, aujourd'hui 28 janvier.
Minister Officially Opens École des Beaux-Marais
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 28, 2012 1:00 PM
EDUCATION--Minister Officially Opens École des Beaux-Marais
Students and families from Porters Lake, Chezzetcook, and other Eastern Shore communities are celebrating their new French first-language school today, Jan 28.
Une loi visant à accroître la responsabilité des conseils
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 30, 2011 2:50 PM
ÉDUCATION--Une loi visant à accroître la responsabilité des conseils
Aujourd'hui 30 novembre, Ramona Jennex, ministre de l'Éducation, a proposé une loi visant à lui donner plus de pouvoir en ce qui a trait à l'évaluation du rendement des conseils scolaires et à accroître la responsabilité des conseils scolaires pour accorder la priorité aux enfants et à l'apprentissage.
Legislation Aims to Improve Board Accountability
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 30, 2011 2:48 PM
EDUCATION--Legislation Aims to Improve Board Accountability
Education Minister Ramona Jennex today, Nov. 30, introduced legislation to broaden her authority to review the performance of school boards and increase their accountability for putting kids and learning first.
La commission d'étude sur la cyberintimidation prolonge son travail jusqu'en février
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 30, 2011 1:00 PM
ÉDUCATION--La commission d'étude sur la cyberintimidation prolonge son travail jusqu'en février
L'appui au travail de la commission d'étude sur la cyberintimidation a été tellement positif qu'il faudra plus de temps que prévu pour considérer tous les commentaires et toutes les recommandations des Néo-Écossais.
Cyberbullying Task Force Work Extended to February
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 30, 2011 12:59 PM
EDUCATION--Cyberbullying Task Force Work Extended to February
Support for the Cyberbullying Task Force has been so positive that it will take longer than expected to process all the feedback and recommendations from Nova Scotians.
Minister Moves to Take Control of South Shore Regional School Board
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 29, 2011 10:34 AM
EDUCATION--Minister Moves to Take Control of South Shore Regional School Board
Education Minister Ramona Jennex, today, Nov. 29, is restoring stability for students, teachers and staff by replacing the South Shore Regional School board with an appointed board member.
Province Announces New Liverpool School Site
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 24, 2011 9:34 AM
EDUCATION--Province Announces New Liverpool School Site
Students and families from Liverpool will soon have a new school to replace the aging South Queens Junior High on the same site.
Province Investing in New School Construction, Upgrades
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 23, 2011 12:06 PM
EDUCATION--Province Investing in New School Construction, Upgrades
NOTE: A list of projects follows this release.
Students across Nova Scotia will benefit from an almost $110-million investment in new schools, renovations, buses and the continued expansion of the province's student information system.
Funding Announced for New School in New Glasgow
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 18, 2011 2:13 PM
EDUCATION--Funding Announced for New School in New Glasgow
The province is putting kids and learning first with an $18-million investment, as part of the province's capital plan, for a new school in New Glasgow.
New Charles P. Allen High School and Community Centre Construction Officially Begins
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 18, 2011 1:20 PM
EDUCATION--New Charles P. Allen High School and Community Centre Construction Officially Begins
Families in the Bedford and Hammonds Plains area are another step closer to an exciting new high school and community centre that will benefit students and the community for years to come.
Amendments to the Education Act
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 14, 2011 3:06 PM
EDUCATION--Amendments to the Education Act
The province is clarifying the process for teacher certification and giving school boards more independence to deal with the conduct of members.