1134 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Adult Learners Ready for More Education, Workplace
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 26, 2007 9:50 AM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Ready for More Education, Workplace
Thelma Minard is one of 36 Nova Scotians in the South Shore area who is closer to a better career, thanks to her hard work and support from the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning.
Local Libraries Celebrate Summer Reading Program
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 21, 2007 3:57 PM
EDUCATION--Local Libraries Celebrate Summer Reading Program
NOTE: A list of kick-off events follows this release.
Even in July and August, Nova Scotia young people are cracking the books. But in those months, it's for summer reading programs offered through local libraries.
Le tir à l'arc pour encourager l'activité physique
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 20, 2007 11:52 AM
ÉDUCATION–-Le tir à l'arc pour encourager l'activité physique
Un sport ancien peut être la clé du succès en ce qui a trait à faire comprendre aux élèves à quel point il est important de faire de l'activité physique.
Archery in Schools Program Targets Youth Inactivity
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 20, 2007 11:38 AM
EDUCATION--Archery in Schools Program Targets Youth Inactivity
An ancient sport may hold the key to helping more students get the point about the importance of being active.
Minister Congratulates Skilled Trades and Technology Competitors
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 14, 2007 1:48 PM
EDUCATION--Minister Congratulates Skilled Trades and Technology Competitors
Employers in Nova Scotia have access to some of the most skilled youth in the country. Team Nova Scotia recently returned from the Canadian Skills Competition in Saskatchewan with a record number of medals in skilled trades and technologies.
New Program Helps Strait-Area Young People with Disabilities
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 13, 2007 1:43 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICES/EDUCATION--New Program Helps Strait-area Young People with Disabilities
A one-year pilot project in Port Hawkesbury, announced today, June 13, will help Strait-area high school graduates with disabilities to prepare for full-time employment and independent living.
School Walking Distance Under Review
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 7, 2007 11:06 AM
EDUCATION--School Walking Distance Under Review
The distance students must walk before they are eligible to ride a school bus is being reviewed by the Department of Education.
Premier examen provincial de mathématiques pour les élèves du premier cycle du primaire
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 5, 2007 11:53 AM
ÉDUCATION–-Premier examen provincial de mathématiques pour les élèves du premier cycle du primaire
Tous les élèves de la 3e année en Nouvelle-Écosse doivent se soumettre à leur premier examen provincial de connaissances en mathématiques cette semaine.
Students Write Province's First Early Elementary Mathematics Assessment
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 5, 2007 11:51 AM
EDUCATION--Students Write Province's First Early Elementary Mathematics Assessment
All Grade 3 students in Nova Scotia are writing the province's first early elementary mathematical literacy assessment this week.
Nova Scotia Grads Staying in Province
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 5, 2007 10:51 AM
EDUCATION--Nova Scotia Grads Staying in Province
The majority of Nova Scotian university graduates are staying in the Maritimes, a new interprovincial study shows.
Regional Symposium Addresses Health Literacy
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 5, 2007 10:08 AM
EDUCATION--Regional Symposium Addresses Health Literacy
Help is on the way for Nova Scotians who struggle with understanding doctors' orders, prescription directions or even hospital directions.
New Elementary School in Stewiacke Gets Official Start
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 4, 2007 3:27 PM
EDUCATION--New Elementary School in Stewiacke Gets Official Start
About 270 students in Stewiacke and East Stewiacke are one step closer to enjoying a new elementary school.
Program Will Keep More Skilled Trades Workers Home
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 31, 2007 1:01 PM
EDUCATION--Program Will Keep More Skilled Trades Workers Home
A pilot program to keep more skilled trades workers home, and employed, has been launched by the province and the Nova Scotia Community College.
Students Getting Fit Between Classes and After School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 31, 2007 9:08 AM
EDUCATION/HEALTH PROMOTION/PROTECTION--Students Getting
Fit Between Classes and After School
Nova Scotia's battle of the bulge may ultimately be won because of heart-thumping video dance machines, after-school surfing clubs and even frisbees.
Construction Set to Begin on Truro Elementary School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 28, 2007 3:33 PM
EDUCATION--Construction Set to Begin on Truro Elementary School
The second of two new elementary schools for the Truro area got its official start today, May 28, as Education Minister Karen Casey joined principal Scott Armstrong, students, parents, teachers, school board and government officials to unveil the preliminary plans.
Parrsboro Celebrated as Nova Scotia's First Accredited School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 28, 2007 11:28 AM
EDUCATION--Parrsboro Celebrated as Nova Scotia's First Accredited School
Parrsboro Regional Elementary-High School has become the first school in Nova Scotia to be awarded accreditation under a new school-improvement program.
Student MLAs Deliberate Tax Incentives for Voters
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 25, 2007 2:44 PM
EDUCATION--Student MLAs Deliberate Tax Incentives for Voters
NOTE: Information on Model Legislature 2007 is available at the end of this release.
High school students will be debating mock bills offering tax incentives for voting and raising the minimum age at which a student may leave school, as part of Model Legislature 2007, May 25-27.
Students Win 11 Medals at National Science Fair
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 22, 2007 1:38 PM
EDUCATION--Students Win 11 Medals at National Science Fair
Nova Scotia's budding scientists came away with four silver and seven bronze medals from the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Medals, awards and scholarships were handed out Friday, May 18.
Discussions sur le plan de sécurité dans les écoles
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 22, 2007 11:06 AM
ÉDUCATION--Discussions sur le plan de sécurité dans les écoles
Des consultations sont en cours entre le ministère de l'Éducation et les conseils scolaires afin d'élaborer un plan global de sécurité et de gestion des urgences pour les 430 écoles publiques de la province.
Discussions On School Security and Safety Plan
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 22, 2007 11:03 AM
EDUCATION--Discussions On School Security and Safety Plan
Consultations are underway between the Department of Education and school boards to develop a comprehensive security and emergency management plan for the province's 430 public schools.