1134 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
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.
Math Strategy to Help Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 22, 2002 11:14 AM
EDUCATION--Math Strategy to Help Students
A comprehensive math strategy is adding books and other resources
to Nova Scotia classrooms to help students master critical math
skills.
Action Plan to Improve Student Learning
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 22, 2002 11:10 AM
EDUCATION--Action Plan to Improve Student Learning
More support for students and teachers in math and language arts
and more accountability in the public school system are the
cornerstone of a new action plan to improve student learning in
Nova Scotia.
Site Selected for New Shelburne High School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 21, 2002 4:24 PM
EDUCATION--Site Selected for New Shelburne High School
Students and staff at Shelburne High School are another step
closer to their new school. The site has been selected for the
new Shelburne Regional High School at Corbett's Corner on Route 3
in Shelburne.
Sir John A. Macdonald Assessment Update Released
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 21, 2002 4:23 PM
EDUCATION--Sir John A. Macdonald Assessment Update Released
An update on the status of the Sir John A. Macdonald high school
assessment was released by the Department of Education and the
school's communications committee today. The update outlines the
scope of the testing and evaluation being conducted on the school
building and grounds.
Input Sought to Update Apprenticeship Legislation
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 13, 2002 12:59 PM
EDUCATION--Input Sought to Update Apprenticeship Legislation
The province is asking for public input into how its
apprenticeship legislation should change to reflect current
labour-market conditions.
Forensic Audit, Accountability Needed
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 6, 2002 2:30 PM
EDUCATION--Forensic Audit, Accountability Needed
A forensic audit has confirmed serious and significant
unauthorized spending occurred within the Strait Regional School
Board.
Paper Planes Help Students Learn to Teach Science
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 5, 2002 2:53 PM
EDUCATION--Paper Planes Help Students Learn to Teach Science
Paper airplanes will be flying all around Marilyn Webster's
classroom tomorrow, March 6, and she's not going to do a thing to stop it.
Promoting Active Reading in Nova Scotia Classrooms
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 27, 2002 2:44 PM
EDUCATION--Promoting Active Reading in Nova Scotia Classrooms
There's a buzz of activity in Paula Evans's Grade 1 classroom at
West Chezzetcook School. In one corner, students are reading a
book together. In another, they're using magnetic letters to form
words and sentences. Another group is using puppets to act out
the story they've just read. Still others are reading books on
their own.
Promoting Active Reading in Nova Scotia Classrooms
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 22, 2002 4:04 PM
EDUCATION--Promoting Active Reading in Nova Scotia Classrooms
There's a buzz of activity in Paula Evans's Grade 1 classroom at
West Chezzetcook School. In one corner, students are reading a
book together. In another, they're using magnetic letters to form
words and sentences. Another group is using puppets to act out
the story they've just read. Still others are reading books on
their own.
Enrolment Continues Downward Trend
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 21, 2002 8:37 AM
EDUCATION--Enrolment Continues Downward Trend
Student enrolment in Nova Scotia's public schools continues to
drop. As of September 2001, there were 2,258 fewer students than
in the 2000-01 school year.
Thank You to Teachers, School Staff
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 12, 2002 3:25 PM
EDUCATION--Thank You to Teachers, School Staff
It's time to say thank you to Nova Scotia's teachers and school
staff. Feb. 11-16 is National Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week.
Minister Supports University Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 6, 2002 3:45 PM
EDUCATION--CXN--Minister Supports University Students
Nova Scotia's post-secondary students have an ally in their
provincial government.
Call for Stronger Labour Market Development Agreements
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 31, 2002 1:15 PM
EDUCATION--Call for Stronger Labour Market Development Agreements
Provincial and territorial labour market ministers today called
on the federal government to improve access to skill development
opportunities for all Canadians.
New Forensic Audit Information Goes to RCMP
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 31, 2002 10:00 AM
EDUCATION--CXN--New Forensic Audit Information Goes to RCMP
New information arising from the Strait Regional School Board
forensic audit is being turned over to the RCMP's Commercial
Crime Section.
Literacy Pilot Project to Benefit Newborns, Their Families
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 28, 2002 4:27 PM
EDUCATION--Literacy Pilot Project to Benefit Newborns, Their
Families
Education Minister Jane Purves and author Sheree Fitch were among
the dignitaries on hand to launch the Read to Me! literacy pilot
program this morning at the IWK Health Centre.
Family Literacy Projects Across Nova Scotia Receive Assistance
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 25, 2002 3:00 PM
EDUCATION--CXN--Family Literacy Projects Across Nova Scotia
Receive Assistance
Twelve projects are now helping families to read and write
in communities across Nova Scotia thanks to Family Learning
Initiative Endowment Fund grants. Hugh Smith, president of
the Halifax Youth Foundation, and Education Minister Jane
Purves announced the $65,000 in funding today in recognition
of National Literacy Day, Sunday, Jan. 27.
High Schools and Community College Agree to Links
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 18, 2002 11:52 AM
EDUCATION--High Schools and Community College Agree to Links
Nova Scotia students will be getting a head start in more college
programs before they leave high school.
Virtual Public Library Launched in New Glasgow
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 17, 2002 1:13 PM
EDUCATION--Virtual Public Library Launched in New Glasgow
The launch of the Virtual Public Library in New Glasgow today
pushed public library services beyond the four walls of the
traditional library building to any location with an Internet
connection. Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library users are among
the first Nova Scotians to gain access to virtual public library
services.