1152 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Students Honour Veterans
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 9, 2003 8:40 AM
EDUCATION--Students Honour Veterans
Students across Nova Scotia are honouring the sacrifices of those men
and women who have served Canada during two world wars, the Korean
conflict and in peacekeeping operations around the globe.
Renovations Begin At NSCC, Pictou Campus
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 7, 2003 9:08 AM
EDUCATION--Renovations Begin At NSCC, Pictou Campus
Renovations that will provide future students with a new two-
storey front wing, new trades shops and many updated campus
facilities began today, Nov. 7, at the Pictou Campus of the Nova
Scotia Community College (NSCC).
Minister Takes Nephew to Work
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 5, 2003 11:13 AM
EDUCATION--Education Minister Takes Nephew to Work
A Grade 9 student from Truro Junior High School is finding out
what it's like to be a cabinet minister today, Nov. 5.
Renovations Begin At NSCC Kingstec Campus
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 27, 2003 11:33 AM
EDUCATION--Renovations Begin At NSCC, Kingstec Campus
Students and staff at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
Kingstec Campus will see improvements to their campus beginning
today, Oct. 27
Renovations Begin At NSCC Burridge Campus
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 27, 2003 10:19 AM
EDUCATION--Renovations Begin At NSCC Burridge Campus
Students and staff at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
Burridge Campus in Yarmouth will see improvements to their campus
beginning today, Oct. 27.
Newly Certified Tradespeople To Be Honoured
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 24, 2003 6:15 PM
EDUCATION--Newly Certified Tradespeople To Be Honoured
One-hundred-fifty of the province's newest cooks, plumbers,
welders and other newly certified tradespeople will be honoured
at an apprenticeship event in Halifax on Saturday, Oct. 25.
More Employment Opportunities for Nova Scotians
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 22, 2003 10:04 AM
EDUCATION--More Employment Opportunities for Nova Scotians
Nova Scotians will see more job opportunities in aircraft
manufacturing and related industries following the signing of an
agreement today, Oct. 22, between the province and the Aerospace
and Defence Industries Association of Nova Scotia (ADIANS).
Nova Scotians Celebrate Public Library Week
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 21, 2003 11:17 AM
EDUCATION--Nova Scotians Celebrate Public Library Week
Nova Scotians are in for a treat when they stop by one of the
province's 76 public libraries during Public Library Week, Oct.
20-26.
Parents Get Information on Literacy Assessment
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 9, 2003 3:04 PM
EDUCATION--Parents Get Information on Literacy Assessment
Grade 6 students in Nova Scotia will write the province's first
elementary literacy assessment next week. Parents are getting
information in advance to help them understand the importance of
the assessment.
New Staff in Higher Education
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 6, 2003 5:04 PM
EDUCATION--New Staff in Higher Education
The Department of Education has a new senior executive director
for its higher education branch. Wayne Doggett was appointed to
the position beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Computers For Schools Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 6, 2003 11:02 AM
EDUCATION- Computers For Schools Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Twenty thousand computers later, a unique program that continues
to help hundreds of thousands of Nova Scotia students get their
fingers on technology in their classrooms is celebrating its
tenth anniversary.
School's in at Word on the Street
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 26, 2003 3:58 PM
EDUCATION--School's in at Word on the Street
Come and experience an adult learning class, and learn how
literacy affects many aspects of our lives at the Literacy Tent
at Word on the Street, Sunday, Sept. 28, at Pier 20.
Province Moves Forward In Addressing Racial Equity Issues in Education
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 26, 2003 10:10 AM
EDUCATION--Province Moves Forward In Addressing Racial Equity
Issues in Education
The province of Nova Scotia has taken significant steps to
address the issues of racial equity in education that were raised
in the 1994 Black Learners Advisory Committee (BLAC) report.
Improved Career Development Services for Nova Scotians
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 22, 2003 4:29 PM
EDUCATION--Improved Career Development Services for Nova Scotians
Officials are working to ensure that Nova Scotians have the help
they need while they plan for their first jobs, move into new
careers or try to keep up with changes in their current
workplaces.
New Administrative Structure for School Board Offices
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 19, 2003 1:59 PM
EDUCATION--New Administrative Structure for School Board Offices
Teachers, principals, schools and others working to provide
students with a quality education will get stronger support from
senior school board staff with a new administrative structure.
More Information on Job Opportunities for Nova Scotians
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 15, 2003 4:31 PM
EDUCATION--More Information on Job Opportunities for Nova
Scotians
Nova Scotia students who are planning their careers will soon
have access to more information about job opportunities in a
number of industries including health care, tourism, and home
building.
Province Purchases New School Buses
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 12, 2003 9:25 AM
EDUCATION--Province Purchases New School Buses
Thousands of students across the province will be riding in new
school buses next year.
500 Students Talk Trades and Technology
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 10, 2003 5:00 PM
EDUCATION--500 Students Talk Trades and Technology
It won't be all talk Thursday, Sept. 11, when 500 Grade 9
students converge on the Akerley Campus of the Nova Scotia
Community College (NSCC) in Dartmouth for the Let's Talk Trades
and Technology event.
New Payment Plan for Success College Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 10, 2003 12:03 PM
EDUCATION--New Payment Plan for Success College Students
The Department of Education and the Success College of Applied
Arts and Technology have agreed to a new tuition payment plan for
students.
Adult Learner Launches Book at Literacy Day Event
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 8, 2003 4:11 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learner Launches Book at Literacy Day Event
A 54-year-old lumber mill worker who upgraded his reading and
writing skills through a workplace literacy program has just
launched his first book.