1138 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Francophone Students Succeeding in Reading and Writing
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 8, 2005 10:59 AM
EDUCATION--Francophone Students Succeeding in Reading and Writing
The majority of Grade 6 students attending schools in the Acadian
provincial school board -- Conseil scolaire acadien provincial --
are still performing well in reading and writing. The province's
2004 elementary literacy assessment shows positive results, with
84 per cent meeting expectations in reading and 65 per cent
meeting expectations in writing.
Maintaining Services Key To APSEA Review Process
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 22, 2005 1:32 PM
EDUCATION--Maintaining Services Key To APSEA Review Process
The board of directors of the Atlantic Provinces Special
Education Authority (APSEA) says that maintaining high-quality
services for the region's deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing,
blind, and visually impaired will be paramount as the
organization responds to an administrative review presented on
Feb. 1.
Partners in Education to Meet in Truro
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 17, 2005 3:51 PM
EDUCATION--Partners in Education to Meet in Truro
Almost 500 teachers, parents and other education partners are
heading to Truro this weekend to help plan the next wave of
improvements to Nova Scotia's education system. Participants in
the Partners' Forum will travel from across the province to
Cobequid Educational Centre on Feb. 18 and 19.
Brookland Elementary Officially Opens
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 7, 2005 12:35 PM
EDUCATION--Brookland Elementary Officially Opens
Students joined together with educators, community members and
government today, Feb. 7, to officially open Brookland Elementary
School in Sydney.
High School Graduation Rates Among Best in Canada
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 4, 2005 2:26 PM
EDUCATION--High School Graduation Rates Among Best in Canada
More students graduate from high school in Nova Scotia than
almost any other province. A Statistics Canada study released
this week shows Nova Scotia's high school graduation rate was
considerably higher than the Canadian average and, at 81.1 per
cent, was among the top three in Canada.
Preparations Begin for Yarmouth High Renovation
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 2, 2005 9:36 AM
EDUCATION--Preparations Begin for Yarmouth High Renovation
A school steering team from the local community will meet soon to
advise government on $3.65 million in renovations planned for
Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School.
Grade 9 Students Talk About Literacy and Education
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 1, 2005 2:58 PM
EDUCATION--Grade 9 Students Talk About Literacy and Education
Premier John Hamm and Education Minister Jamie Muir discussed
literacy and the Active Readers program with Grade 9 students at
Cornwallis Junior High School in Halifax today, Feb. 1.
Truro Junior High Has Official Opening
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 28, 2005 7:00 PM
EDUCATION--Truro Junior High Has Official Opening
Students, educators, and community leaders officially opened
Truro Junior High today, Jan. 28, with a ceremony in the school
gymnasium.
Parents Get Help for Learning at Home
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 27, 2005 1:08 PM
EDUCATION--Parents Get Help for Learning at Home
Nine literacy organizations across the province will receive
grants to help parents play a more active role in their
children's learning. The grants were announced today, Jan. 27, at
a Family Literacy Day event attended by Premier John Hamm and
Education Minister Jamie Muir.
Partners in Education Invited to Consultation
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 19, 2005 9:53 AM
EDUCATION--Partners in Education Invited to Consultation
Hundreds of parents, teachers, principals, students, school board
members, and other education partners will gather in Truro next
month to provide input on Nova Scotia's public education system.
The Partners' Forum will take place at the Cobequid Educational
Centre on Feb. 18 and 19.
Site Selected For Northside School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 5, 2005 2:19 PM
EDUCATION--Site Selected For Northside School
A site on Pleasant Street in North Sydney has been chosen for the
new northside elementary-junior high school, Department of
Education officials said today, Jan. 5.
Boards Get Early Look at Teaching Grads
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 4, 2005 3:27 PM
EDUCATION--Boards Get Early Look at Teaching Grads
Nova Scotia's school boards will get an early chance to hire this
year's graduating teachers at the third annual Early Hiring Job
Fair.
Province Launches Action Plan for Skills Nova Scotia
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 21, 2004 11:10 AM
EDUCATION--Province Launches Action Plan for Skills Nova Scotia
The province released its third annual action plan to meet Nova
Scotia's labour market challenges, today, Dec. 21.
Barrington High School Gets Official Start
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 15, 2004 3:12 PM
EDUCATION--Barrington High School Gets Official Start
Representatives of the Department of Education, the Tri-County
Regional School Board, and the community of Barrington, Shelburne
Co., helped build a road to a new high school construction site
today, Dec. 15.
$6.6 Million For Students, Schools And Libraries
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 14, 2004 1:47 PM
EDUCATION--$6.6 Million For Students, Schools And Libraries
Student learning will be enhanced with new computers and more
text books. A new investment of $6.6 million announced by
Education Minister Jamie Muir today, Dec. 14, will also allocate
more funds for school maintenance.
Test Scores Point to Greater Focus on Kids
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 7, 2004 3:01 PM
EDUCATION--Test Scores Point to Greater Focus on Kids
New international test scores are pointing the way to a greater
focus on Nova Scotia children, Education Minister Jamie Muir said
today, Dec. 7.
Three-year Agreement Benefits University Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 7, 2004 11:33 AM
EDUCATION--Three-year Agreement Benefits University Students
Nova Scotia and its universities signed an agreement today, Dec.
7, to cap most tuition fee increases for three years in exchange
for guaranteed provincial funding.
Provincial Apprenticeship System Attracts International Attention
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 29, 2004 2:53 PM
EDUCATION--Provincial Apprenticeship System Attracts
International Attention
The provincial apprenticeship program has attracted international
attention, capturing the interest of Belize and Bermuda.
Expanded NSCC Akerley Campus Opened
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 24, 2004 1:42 PM
EDUCATION--Expanded NSCC Akerley Campus Opened
Hundreds of students -- including future chefs, hospitality
professionals and high-tech welders -- are benefiting from a $5-
million renovation at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC),
Akerley Campus.
New Designation Policy Will Benefit Students And Taxpayers
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 17, 2004 2:00 PM
EDUCATION--New Designation Policy Will Benefit Students And
Taxpayers
Students and taxpayers will benefit from a new financial
assistance policy currently in development, Department of
Education officials said today, Nov. 17.