1134 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Atlantic Canada's Young Entrepreneur Awards
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 6, 2001 11:33 AM
EDUCATION--Atlantic Canada's Young Entrepreneur Awards
The Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development(CEED)
has issued a call for nominations for Atlantic Canada's
outstanding young entrepreneurs and their educators and
supporters. The second annual Planet Entrepreneur Awards will be
presented at a gala dinner this April.
ThinkTV to Help Parents Manage Children's TV Viewing
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 29, 2001 0:10 AM
EDUCATION--ThinkTV to Help Parents Manage Children's TV Viewing
A new resource for educators is being introduced to help parents
use television viewing to support their children's learning.
Mainland North School Construction Planned
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 19, 2001 10:30 AM
EDUCATION--Mainland North School Construction Planned
A new school will be built to serve the growing population in
Halifax's Mainland North region and replace Halifax West High
School, Education Minister Jane Purves announced today.
Clare-Weymouth School Construction Plan Unchanged
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 21, 2000 2:55 PM
EDUCATION--Clare-Weymouth School Construction Plan Unchanged
A new school project in St. Bernard, Digby Co., will proceed as
originally planned, after school board and community groups in
the Clare-Weymouth area were unable to reach consensus on other
options.
Province to Conduct Remediation Program Over Christmas
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 21, 2000 2:48 PM
EDUCATION -Province to Conduct Remediation Program Over Christmas
Two tenders have been awarded at a cost of $430,900 to repair
some building joists in 22 schools across the province.
Grade 6 and Grade 12 Test Results Released
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 14, 2000 2:00 PM
EDUCATION--Grade 6 and Grade 12 Test Results Released
The Department of Education has released results of Grade 6 and
Grade 12 student assessments, part of the Nova Scotia
government's commitment to expand and enhance testing in the
province's public schools.
Officials Meet to Discuss Clare Community Concerns
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 5, 2000 4:30 PM
EDUCATION--Officials Meet to Discuss Clare Community Concerns
Senior officials of the Department of Education met with
representatives of education groups in the Clare-Weymouth area on
Monday, Dec. 4 to discuss program offerings for students and the
location of a new school in the area.
Government Launches Adult Learning Initiative
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 14, 2000 12:30 PM
EDUCATION--CXN--Government Launches Adult Learning Initiative
Education Minister Jane Purves launched a new initiative today
that will help as many as 1,400 adult Nova Scotians get access to
a high school education every year.
Commonwealth Education Ministers To Meet in Halifax
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 8, 2000 11:00 AM
EDUCATION--Commonwealth Education Ministers To Meet in Halifax
Education ministers and officials from up to 50 Commonwealth
countries are expected to attend the 14th Conference of
Commonwealth Education Ministers in Halifax, Nov. 26-30.
Take Our Kids to Work Day
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 31, 2000 1:31 PM
EDUCATION--Take Our Kids to Work Day
More than 8,000 Grade 9 students from nearly 100 schools across
Nova Scotia are participating in Take Our Kids to Work Day on
Wednesday, Nov. 1. They will be welcomed by more than 7,000
workplace sites around the province.
Public Input Needed on Special Education
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 27, 2000 11:30 AM
EDUCATION--Public Input Needed on Special Education
The Nova Scotia Department of Education is seeking public input
as it reviews the implementation of its special education policy.
Contracts Awarded for Seven New Schools
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 11, 2000 3:30 PM
EDUCATION--Contracts Awarded for Seven New Schools
Construction of seven new schools across Nova Scotia will begin
immediately after the province awarded tenders today to two
private contractors.
New Advisory Board on Colleges and Universities Created
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 10, 2000 10:00 AM
EDUCATION--New Advisory Board on Colleges and Universities
Created
A Nova Scotia Advisory Board on Colleges and Universities is
being created to help the province's post-secondary education
system be more responsive to the needs of students and the
economy.
Geographic Information System Initiative
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 26, 2000 3:30 PM
EDUCATION--Geographic Information System
Initiative
Nova Scotia public school students will soon have access to a
full database of geographic information - as well as the software
to use it - to learn about their province this year.
School Board Stipends Will Not Increase
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 18, 2000 2:00 PM
EDUCATION--School Board Stipends Will Not Increase
Nova Scotia school board members will not see an increase in
stipends and expense payments for the next four years, Education
Minister Jane Purves said today.
Active Young Readers Initiative
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 11, 2000 10:00 AM
EDUCATION--Active Young Readers Initiative
Education Minister Jane Purves launched an initiative today that
will give 42,000 Nova Scotia elementary school students a better
start in reading.
Provincial International Literacy Day Celebrations
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 8, 2000 1:56 PM
EDUCATION--Provincial International Literacy Day Celebrations
It was a day of celebration and awards as the Department of
Education honoured adult learners, educators and organizations
today, Sept. 8, during an International Literacy Day Awards &
Recognition Ceremony in Dartmouth.
Homogenous French Education on Isle Madame Sept. 18
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 8, 2000 10:00 AM
EDUCATION--Homogenous French Education on Isle Madame Sept. 18
The Department of Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien
provincial (CSAP) are making arrangements to have francophone
students in Richmond County attend École Isle Madame in Arichat
starting Monday, Sept.18.
Students Return to More Technology in Classrooms
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 7, 2000 3:00 PM
EDUCATION--Students Return to More Technology in Classrooms
Nova Scotia students have more access than ever to information
technology as they head back to class this month. All schools
across the province are now connected to each other and to the
world through the Internet.
Minister Announces Truro School Projects
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 31, 2000 4:20 PM
EDUCATION--Minister Announces Truro School Projects
Education Minister Jane Purves announced plans today for a major
upgrade of Truro's Alice Street Elementary School and the
designation of a homogeneous French school for the same
community.