1134 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Sir John A. Macdonald High School Upgrade Underway
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 22, 2005 3:34 PM
EDUCATION--Sir John A. Macdonald High School Upgrade Underway
Work began on Monday, June 20, that will make Sir John A. Macdonald High School in Halifax Regional Municipality a healthier, safer place for students and staff.
Adult Learners Graduate in Cape Breton
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 21, 2005 2:02 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate in Cape Breton
Jennifer Jean Hopkins left high school at age 17 because large groups made her nervous and she felt she didn't fit in. Nearly a decade later she returned to school to complete her high-school diploma for adults at Northside Adult Education Centre in Sydney Mines.
Provincial Initiatives Address Changing Demographics
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 21, 2005 12:21 PM
EDUCATION--Provincial Initiatives Address Changing Demographics
The provincial government is taking new steps to deal with the economic and social effects of Nova Scotia's aging population.
PGI Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Literacy
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 20, 2005 12:45 PM
EDUCATION--PGI Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Literacy
Nearly 200 representatives from Nova Scotia government, business and community organizations teed off at the Chester Golf Club today, June 20, to raise funds for literacy.
Adult Learners Graduate at NSCC in Pictou
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 15, 2005 7:00 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate at NSCC in Pictou
The first thing Myrtle Shaw discovered when she returned to school is that you're never too old to learn. Ms. Shaw was 61 years of age when she signed up to complete her high school diploma for adults at the Nova Scotia Community College in Pictou. She is heading for university this fall.
Adult Learners Graduate at NSCC in Halifax
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 14, 2005 1:32 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate at NSCC in Halifax
Sherry Wilson knows the value of a high school diploma. She dropped out of high school at age 15 to work and help her family, but in recent years, she had trouble finding a job.
Adult Learners Graduate at NSCC in Sydney
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 11, 2005 8:38 AM
Adult Learners Graduate at NSCC in Sydney
Blaise Brown of Sydney is leaving his mark at the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Marconi campus.
Business Leaders Voice Opinions on Education
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 8, 2005 9:58 AM
EDUCATION--Business Leaders Voice Opinions on Education
Leaders of some of Nova Scotia's major companies will have a role in shaping the education system to create the workforce of the future.
Tender Awarded For New HRM High School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 3, 2005 3:01 PM
EDUCATION--Tender Awarded For New HRM High School
Students from Tantallon and the surrounding area are one step closer to attending a new high school. Rideau Construction Inc. of Bedford was notified today, June 3, that it is the successful bidder to build the new Western HRM High School in St. Margaret's Bay.
Proposed Changes To Update Trade Regulations
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 2, 2005 9:20 AM
EDUCATION--Proposed Changes To Update Trade Regulations
Proposed changes to update provincial regulations will help apprentices in designated trades achieve certification. The province is looking for public input into the proposed changes, which were developed by business and labour representatives of 11 trades.
Student MLAs Debate Driving Age and Tobacco Sales
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 27, 2005 11:51 AM
EDUCATION--Student MLAs Debate Driving Age and Tobacco Sales
To raise or not to raise the provincial driving age is one of the hot topics Nova Scotia high school students will debate this weekend as part of Model Legislature 2005.
Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority Gets Interim CEO
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 18, 2005 3:34 PM
EDUCATION--Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority Gets Interim CEO
Kenneth Gunn, a career educator from Prince Edward Island, has been appointed interim chief executive officer of the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority, the Department of Education announced today, May 18.
Eastern Shore School Gets Formal Start
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 17, 2005 9:40 AM
EDUCATION--Eastern Shore School Gets Formal Start
Students, staff, and community members moved a step closer to a new Grade Primary to 9 school on the Eastern Shore today, May 17, with a ceremonial sod-turning.
Premier's Literacy Award Recognizes Exceptional Adult Learner
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 16, 2005 3:28 PM
EDUCATION--Premier's Literacy Award Recognizes Exceptional Adult Learner
For adults, going back to school to improve their literacy skills requires courage and commitment, but the payoff can be tremendous. Later this summer, Premier John Hamm will recognize one outstanding adult learner with Nova Scotia's first Council of the Federation Literacy Award. Nominations are now being accepted.
New Plan To Help Students Do Better
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 12, 2005 10:37 AM
EDUCATION--New Plan To Help Students Do Better
A new, four-year plan to help more students succeed in school and
in life was launched by Premier John Hamm and Education Minister
Jamie Muir at Auburn Drive High School in Dartmouth today, May
12.
Principals to Get More Support
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 10, 2005 12:44 PM
EDUCATION--Principals to Get More Support
Nova Scotia's school principals will be looking at ways to
improve their role as educational leaders in their schools. More
than 250 elementary school principals from across the province
are wrapping up the first of three meetings today, May 10, in
Halifax.
G.R. Saunders Construction Timeline and Budget Established
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 6, 2005 10:58 AM
EDUCATION--G.R. Saunders Construction Timeline and Budget
Established
Students at G.R. Saunders Elementary School in Stellarton will
soon have a bigger and better facility. The Department of
Education announced today, May 6, it has set a timeline and
budget for the renovation process that will result in
improvements to the school's gymnasium, library, cafeteria and
music facilities.
Citadel High Scheduled for September 2007
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 4, 2005 11:55 AM
EDUCATION--Citadel High Scheduled for September 2007
The new high school for peninsular Halifax will open in September
2007, the Department of Education announced today, May 4.
NSTU and Department of Education Open Negotiations
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 27, 2005 12:06 PM
EDUCATION--NSTU and Department of Education Open Negotiations
The Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU), representing teachers in
the public schools of the province, and the Department of
Education opened negotiations on a new Teachers' Provincial
Agreement today, April 27, at 9:30 a.m.
Bill Tightens Rules For School Board Members
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 22, 2005 10:37 AM
EDUCATION--Bill Tightens Rules For School Board Members
School board members convicted of serious offences would lose
their positions under amendments to the Education Act introduced
today, April 22.