1134 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Adult Learners, Literacy Volunteers Honoured
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 8, 2004 10:40 AM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners, Literacy Volunteers Honoured
Nova Scotians who have made a significant contribution to adult
literacy and learning were honoured at Nova Scotia's 14th annual
International Literacy Day celebrations in Dartmouth today, Sept.
8.
Welders Benefit from Changes to Trade Regulations
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 30, 2004 11:58 AM
EDUCATION--Welders Benefit from Changes to Trade Regulations
Welders in Nova Scotia will now be able to become certified more
quickly and efficiently due to changes to the Welder Trade
Regulations under the Apprenticeship Act.
Annapolis Adult Learners Have Access to Fall Programs
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 24, 2004 2:11 PM
EDUCATION--Annapolis Adult Learners Have Access to Fall Programs
Students enrolled in adult learning programs offered by the former
Annapolis County Learning Network will still be able to access
programs this fall.
Minister Congratulates Two Elementary Schools
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 19, 2004 12:05 PM
EDUCATION--Minister Congratulates Two Elementary Schools
Dwight Ross Elementary School in Greenwood and Tatamagouche
Elementary have been recognized by Today's Parent magazine as two
of the Top 40 great schools in Canada.
Three Schools Approved for Tuition Support
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 6, 2004 2:52 PM
EDUCATION--Three Schools Approved for Tuition Support
The Department of Education has designated three special-
education private schools for participation in a new tuition-
support program for students with special needs.
New Governance Model Effective Aug. 1
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 29, 2004 1:05 PM
EDUCATION--New Governance Model Effective Aug. 1
After months of consultation with staff from the Department of
Education, the Strait, Tri-County and the South Shore District
school boards are only days away from the long-awaited move to
regional status.
Rule Changes Put Teachers on Equal Footing
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 13, 2004 1:38 PM
EDUCATION--Rule Changes Put Teachers on Equal Footing
The Department of Education and the Nova Scotia Teachers Union
(NSTU) have announced changes in regulations to place all
teachers certified by July 31, 2000, on the same footing.
School Board Members Stipend Report Released
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 8, 2004 1:44 PM
EDUCATION--School Board Members Stipend Report Released
A report on school board members' stipends was released today,
July 8, by the Department of Education.
Teachers Gather for First Gaelic Summer Institute
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 5, 2004 3:57 PM
EDUCATION--Teachers Gather for First Gaelic Summer Institute
"Ciamar a tha thu?" will replace "How are you?" as the standard
greeting this week as teachers gather for a summer institute on
Gaelic language and culture in Mabou, Inverness Co.
Local Companies Win Top Conference Board Awards
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 28, 2004 10:02 AM
EDUCATION--Local Companies Win Top Conference Board Awards
Two Nova Scotia companies have received national recognition for
their leadership in upgrading the education and literacy skills of
their employees. Elmsdale Lumber (ELCO) and Minas Basin Pulp and
Power Company Ltd. have won Conference Board of Canada awards of
excellence for workplace literacy.
Johnstone Scholarship Awarded to Dartmouth Student
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 25, 2004 4:12 PM
EDUCATION--Johnstone Scholarship Awarded to Dartmouth Student
A high school student who helps immigrants settle in Nova Scotia
and managed a small business at his school is this year's winner
of the Dr. P. Anthony (Tony) Johnstone Memorial Fund Entrance
Scholarship.
Adult Learners Graduate In Southwest Nova Scotia
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 25, 2004 3:15 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate In Southwest Nova Scotia
Linda Witherall's life-long dream of becoming a nurse is one step
closer to becoming a reality. Today, June 25, the Queen's County
resident is graduating with a high school diploma and she has her
sites set on becoming a registered nurse.
Adult Learners Graduate In Chignecto Central
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 24, 2004 4:05 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate In Chignecto Central
As a teenager, Kathy Rines bailed out of high school because she
was bored and wanted money in her pocket from full-time work. She
soon found out that with such little education, her job prospects
and earning potential were very low. Today, June 24, the 36-year-
old Shubenacadie resident is graduating with a high school
diploma, and she has her sights set on a degree in business
administration and, possibly, international business.
Adult Learners Graduate In Cape Breton
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 22, 2004 2:04 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate In Cape Breton
Jennifer Billard of Glace Bay, can now pursue her dream of a
career in cars. She is graduating with her adult high school
diploma today, June 22, and is planning to attend the University
College of Cape Breton to be an automotive service technician.
G.R. Saunders Elementary To Get Upgrade
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 18, 2004 11:11 AM
EDUCATION--G.R. Saunders Elementary To Get Upgrade
The Department of Education will renovate Stellarton's G.R.
Saunders Elementary School to accommodate Grade 6 students from
Stellarton Middle School, which will close this year.
Background On Public Education Funding
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 15, 2004 2:38 PM
EDUCATION--Background On Public Education Funding
The property tax component of public education funding in Nova
Scotia has been a topic of considerable interest. Below is
background information prepared by the Department of Education.
Premier Unveils $50-million New NSCC Campus
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 14, 2004 1:14 PM
EDUCATION--Premier Unveils $50-million New NSCC Campus
The new five storey, glass-enclosed Nova Scotia Community College
(NSCC) metro campus will bring 1,800 students to the Dartmouth
waterfront, starting in 2007. Details and features were outlined
today, June 14, by Premier John Hamm and Ray Ivany, president of
NSCC.
Adult Learners Graduate on Cape Breton
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 12, 2004 7:00 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate on Cape Breton
Albert Surette, of North Sydney, promised his daughter that he
would complete Grade 12 before she did. Today, Albert graduated,
keeping the promise to his daughter who will start Grade 11 in
the fall.
Adult Learners Graduate in Valley
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 10, 2004 7:00 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate in Valley
A high school diploma can be more than a piece of paper. For
Sandra Phlen of the Annapolis Valley, the Nova Scotia high school
diploma for adults is a symbol of her growing confidence and
self-respect.
Adult Learners Graduate on South Shore
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 10, 2004 2:50 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate on South Shore
Pam Chetwynd of Shelburne County, dropped out of school at the
age of 14 to start working. More than 25 years later, Pam is a
high school graduate ready to start a new career in a long-term
care facility.