1152 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
First High School Diplomas for Adults Granted
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 7, 2002 3:38 PM
EDUCATION--First High School Diplomas for Adults Granted
Nearly 150 adult Nova Scotians are in the first graduating class
of the new Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning.
Teachers Getting Ready for Grammar
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 31, 2002 10:00 AM
EDUCATION--Teachers Getting Ready for Grammar
Teachers from across the province are attending a three-day
training session May 29-31 to prepare for the province's new
grammar and writing initiative that begins in Grade 4 classrooms
in September.
Province to Test School Water in Sir John A Vicinity.
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 29, 2002 12:01 PM
EDUCATION--CXN--Province to Test School Water in Sir John A.
Vicinity
The Department of Education is taking extra precautions to ensure
that drinking water is safe for students and staff in schools
surrounding Sir John A. Macdonald High School in Hubley.
Education Minister Jane Purves announced today, May 29, that 13
schools from St. Margaret's Bay to Herring Cove will be tested
for naturally occurring radionuclides.
Sir John A. Macdonald High School Evaluation Report
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 28, 2002 6:09 PM
EDUCATION--Sir John A. Macdonald High School Evaluation Report
The Department of Education released the evaluation report on Sir
John A. Macdonald High School today, May 28. The two-volume
report is the result of an environmental assessment that began in
February.
Sir John A. Assessment Report to be Released
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 27, 2002 4:16 PM
EDUCATION--Sir John A. Assessment Report to be Released
The assessment report on Sir John A. Macdonald High School in
Hubley will be released on May 28 at a community meeting at
Beechville-Lakeside Timberlea School in Timberlea. The meeting,
scheduled for 8 p.m., will also address concerns raised about
water quality at the school. Representatives from the departments
of Health, Environment and Labour and Education, and outside
consultants will be present.
Students Fair Well at National Science Fair
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 23, 2002 12:21 PM
EDUCATION--Students Fair Well at National Science Fair
Nova Scotia students have brought home one gold, one silver and
three bronze medals from the Canada-Wide Science Fair held May
11-19 in Saskatoon, Sask.
CIBC Sponsors Summer Reading Program
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 17, 2002 1:51 PM
EDUCATION--CIBC Sponsors Summer Reading Program
Libraries across Nova Scotia will have more resources to
encourage children to read this summer.
Math Teachers Becoming Math Leaders
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 16, 2002 10:42 AM
EDUCATION--Math Teachers Becoming Math Leaders
Almost 900 math teachers from across the province are training
this spring to become math leaders. These leaders will share
their new expertise with colleagues in their schools to
strengthen the provincial math program.
Minister Responds to Allegations of Misappropriation
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 10, 2002 10:06 AM
EDUCATION--Minister Responds to Allegations of Misappropriation
Education Minister Jane Purves responded today, May 10, to
allegations of misappropriation of funds in the post-secondary
sector with actions of her own. Earlier today, the president of
the Collège de l'Acadie announced that a senior administrator has
allegedly misappropriated a significant amount of money.
Canadian History Workshop
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 8, 2002 10:45 AM
EDUCATION--Canadian History Workshop
Nova Scotia teachers are gathering in Halifax today, May 8, for a
workshop on implementing the new Canadian history requirement for
high school. The workshop will run until Friday, May 10.
Technology Expo Helps Learners with Special Needs
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 3, 2002 10:00 AM
EDUCATION--Technology Expo Helps Learners with Special Needs
Hundreds of educators and learners from across Nova Scotia are
attending the second annual Assistive Technology Expo today, May
3.
Minister Takes Action
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 26, 2002 9:33 AM
EDUCATION--Minister Takes Action
Nova Scotia's education minister is using her power under the
Education Act in a controversial school board decision involving
a teacher and teacher's assistant.
Committee to Explore Direction of Immersion Programs
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 25, 2002 5:24 PM
EDUCATION--Committee to Explore Direction of Immersion Programs
The Department of Education has asked for a committee to be
formed with the Halifax Regional School Board to explore the
future direction of its French immersion programs.
Second Status Update for Sir John A. Macdonald High School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 16, 2002 5:06 PM
EDUCATION--CXN--Second Status Update for Sir John A. Macdonald
High School
The second summary report on the testing of the grounds and
building of Sir John A. Macdonald High School was released today,
April 16.
Province Acts to Restore Stability in Strait School Board
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 5, 2002 12:03 PM
EDUCATION--Province Acts to Restore Stability in Strait School
Board
Education Minister Jane Purves today announced a comprehensive
plan to help restore stability to the Strait Regional School
Board. The plan included legislative changes to strengthen
accountability for all school boards.
Math Results Not Surprising, Says Purves
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 3, 2002 4:17 PM
EDUCATION--Math Results Not Surprising, Says Purves
Nova Scotia students are not the only ones struggling with math.
Results of a national assessment released today show that
students across the country are having difficulties.
Province Launches School Improvement Pilot Program
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 3, 2002 11:41 AM
EDUCATION--Province Launches School Improvement Pilot Program
Eight schools in Nova Scotia will take part in a new pilot
program to help create more effective schools. Education Minister
Jane Purves today announced funding for the four-year pilot
program that will recognize schools for achieving specific goals.
New Act for Higher Education Commission Introduced
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 2, 2002 2:45 PM
EDUCATION--New Act for Higher Education Commission Introduced
Education Minister Jane Purves introduced legislation today,
April 2, to replace the act that now governs the Maritime
Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC).
Southwest School Board Structure to Stay
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 27, 2002 3:52 PM
EDUCATION--Southwest School Board Structure to Stay
Some changes are on the way for the Southwest Regional School
Board, but the structure is here to stay. Education Minister
Jane Purves made the announcement today in response to the Report
of the Southwest School Board Evaluation team.
Youth Employability Project Recognized for Commitment
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 25, 2002 2:36 PM
EDUCATION--Youth Employability Project Recognized for Commitment
to Youth
The Youth Employability Project (YEP) will receive the 2001
Community Partners Award from the Nova Scotia Council for the
Family today, March 25. The project is administered by the Centre
for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED) and funded
by Human Resources Development Canada and the Nova Scotia
Department of Community Services.