1152 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Awards Honour Adult Learners, Literacy Volunteers
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 9, 2002 1:20 PM
EDUCATION--Awards Honour Adult Learners, Literacy Volunteers
Fifteen adult learners and literacy volunteers were honoured for
their accomplishments at Nova Scotia's 12th annual International
Literacy Day celebrations today, Sept. 9.
New High School for Windsor Under Way
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 9, 2002 10:43 AM
EDUCATION--New High School for Windsor Under Way
Students, teachers, parents and community leaders joined
Transportation and Public Works Minister Ron Russell to celebrate
the start of construction of a new high school in Windsor today,
Sept. 9. The new Avon View High School will be completed in
November 2003.
Grade 4 Students Receive Grammar Handbooks
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 5, 2002 2:18 PM
EDUCATION--Grade 4 Students Receive Grammar Handbooks
The first copies of Nova Scotia's new grammar and writing
handbook were delivered today, Sept. 5.
One Week to Provide Input to Address Skills Shortage
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 5, 2002 2:07 PM
EDUCATION--One Week to Provide Input to Address Skills Shortage
There is just one week left to provide input into the Skills Nova
Scotia Framework. The deadline for public submissions arrives
Thursday, Sept. 12.
Learn Something New During Adult Learners' Week
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 5, 2002 11:38 AM
EDUCATION--Learn Something New During Adult Learners' Week
Nova Scotians are encouraged to learn something new during the
first provincial celebration of International Adult Learners'
Week, Sept. 8 to 14.
New Curriculum Bringing History to Life
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 4, 2002 1:43 PM
EDUCATION--New Curriculum Bringing History to Life
A video clip of Canadian troops in the mud of Passchendaele, a
photo of the driving of the last spike on the CP railway and a
slide show on Nova Scotia industries are just a few of the online
resources that will bring history to life in Grade 11 classrooms
this year.
École NDA Renovations Announced
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 20, 2002 11:10 AM
EDUCATION--École NDA Renovations Announced
École NDA in Cheticamp, Inverness Co., is getting $6 million in
improvements. Tourism and Culture Minister Rodney MacDonald
unveiled the plans today, Aug. 20.
Digby Teacher Apologizes
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 17, 2002 11:01 AM
EDUCATION--Digby Teacher Apologizes
A Digby teacher whose teaching certificate was suspended after
unprofessional conduct involving a student with special needs has
apologized.
Nova Scotia Adapts Reading Recovery for French
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 16, 2002 3:11 PM
EDUCATION--Nova Scotia Adapts Reading Recovery for French
Nova Scotia has adapted the internationally renowned Reading
Recovery program to the French language. The French language
version will be used in Acadian schools in the province and
French-speaking jurisdictions around the world.
Minister Attends Math Workshop
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 13, 2002 9:34 AM
EDUCATION--Minister Attends Math Workshop
Education Minister Jane Purves will join 37 teachers today, Aug.
13, in a workshop on how to use new math teaching resources.
Program Concerns Addressed for Beaufort Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 30, 2002 5:46 PM
EDUCATION--Program Concerns Addressed for Beaufort Students
The Halifax Regional School Board and Department of Education
have reached an agreement that addresses program concerns for
students affected by the closing of École Beaufort this year.
Student Loan Financing with RBC Royal Bank Extended
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 30, 2002 2:17 PM
EDUCATION--Student Loan Financing with RBC Royal Bank Extended
Nova Scotia's student loan program will continue in conjunction
with RBC Royal Bank until July 31, 2003.
Nova Scotians Win Wales Scholarships
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 25, 2002 12:23 PM
EDUCATION--Nova Scotians Win Wales Scholarships
Three Nova Scotia students are receiving $2,000 each in Wales
Scholarships to pursue post-secondary education this September.
Pictou High School Projects Under Way
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 22, 2002 3:13 PM
EDUCATION--Pictou High School Projects Under Way
Premier John Hamm joined teachers, parents and community leaders
to celebrate the start of construction of two new high schools in
Pictou County today, July 22. Referred to as Pictou East and
Pictou West, the high schools will be ready for the 2003-04
school year.
Minister Thanks Students for Cake
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 22, 2002 2:34 PM
EDUCATION--Minister Thanks Students for Cake
Education Minister Jane Purves thanked students from the Nova
Scotia Student Advocacy Coalition for birthday cakes delivered to
her office, and to the Nova Scotia legislature, today. The
students presented the cake, to show the minister that they too
understood rising numbers with regard to student debt.
Province Selects Key Players for Sir John A. Renovation
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 15, 2002 3:40 PM
EDUCATION--Province Selects Key Players for Sir John A.
Renovation
Key players in the renovation and upgrade of Sir John A.
Macdonald High School are on board and work will soon begin on
the site.
Committee Makes Recommendations for French Immersion
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 10, 2002 12:38 PM
EDUCATION--Committee Makes Recommendations for French Immersion
The committee reviewing the delivery of French immersion in the
Halifax Regional School Board has submitted its final report to
Nova Scotia's Minister of Education.
Input Sought to Address Skills Shortage
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 5, 2002 10:10 AM
EDUCATION--Input Sought to Address Skills Shortage
Nova Scotia is taking steps to close the skills gap. The
Department of Education today posted the first Skills Nova Scotia
Framework on its Web site for public input. The plan outlines the
province's challenges and next steps toward a knowledgeable and
skilled workforce.
Parents Get Help for Learning at Home
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 4, 2002 2:02 PM
EDUCATION--Parents Get Help for Learning at Home
Eight literacy organizations across the province are getting
grants to help parents play a more active role in their
children's learning.
Renovations and Repairs for Nova Scotia Schools
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 3, 2002 11:50 AM
EDUCATION--Renovations and Repairs for Nova Scotia Schools
More than 90 Nova Scotia schools will see building improvements
this year. The Department of Education announced today, July 3,
that it would invest $13 million in repairs and upgrades across
the province for 2002-03.