1138 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Major Renovations Begin at École Rose-des-Vents
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 26, 2003 2:51 PM
EDUCATION--Major Renovations Begin at École Rose-des-Vents
Students, teachers and parents are celebrating the start of a
major renovation project at École Rose-des-Vents in Greenwood
today, Nov. 26.
Official Opening of Northumberland Regional High School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 25, 2003 7:00 PM
EDUCATION--Official Opening of Northumberland Regional High
School
More courses mean more choices for students at Northumberland
Regional High School in Alma, Pictou Co.
Official Opening of North Nova Education Centre
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 24, 2003 9:26 PM
EDUCATION--ADV--Official Opening of North Nova Education Centre
Bigger means better for students at the North Nova Education
Centre in New Glasgow.
NSCC Cumberland Campus Community Celebrates Upcoming Changes
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 24, 2003 11:41 AM
EDUCATION--NSCC Cumberland Campus Community Celebrates
Upcoming Changes
Education Minister Jamie Muir, students and staff will celebrate
upcoming changes to the Cumberland Campus of the Nova Scotia
Community College (NSCC) today, Nov. 24. The celebrations include
the planting of a tree to symbolize the growth and change
underway as the campus in Springhill prepares to begin more than
$500,000 in renovations.
School Board Audit Committees Now Mandatory
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 21, 2003 3:20 PM
EDUCATION--School Board Audit Committees Now Mandatory
Nova Scotia's school boards are now required by law to establish
audit committees. The requirement was introduced in the 2002
Financial Measures Act to strengthen accountability for
taxpayers' money that is spent on student education. The change
in regulation was passed today, Nov. 21, to make it law.
Renovations Officially Begin at NSCC Truro Campus
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 17, 2003 11:40 AM
EDUCATION--Renovations Officially Begin at NSCC Truro Campus
Students and faculty will see the start of more than $4 million
in renovations to the Truro Campus of the Nova Scotia Community
College (NSCC). The extensive project, which officially began
today, Nov. 17, will upgrade student learning areas and create
seats for 121 additional students.
Students Honour Veterans
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 9, 2003 8:40 AM
EDUCATION--Students Honour Veterans
Students across Nova Scotia are honouring the sacrifices of those men
and women who have served Canada during two world wars, the Korean
conflict and in peacekeeping operations around the globe.
Renovations Begin At NSCC, Pictou Campus
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 7, 2003 9:08 AM
EDUCATION--Renovations Begin At NSCC, Pictou Campus
Renovations that will provide future students with a new two-
storey front wing, new trades shops and many updated campus
facilities began today, Nov. 7, at the Pictou Campus of the Nova
Scotia Community College (NSCC).
Minister Takes Nephew to Work
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 5, 2003 11:13 AM
EDUCATION--Education Minister Takes Nephew to Work
A Grade 9 student from Truro Junior High School is finding out
what it's like to be a cabinet minister today, Nov. 5.
Renovations Begin At NSCC Kingstec Campus
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 27, 2003 11:33 AM
EDUCATION--Renovations Begin At NSCC, Kingstec Campus
Students and staff at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
Kingstec Campus will see improvements to their campus beginning
today, Oct. 27
Renovations Begin At NSCC Burridge Campus
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 27, 2003 10:19 AM
EDUCATION--Renovations Begin At NSCC Burridge Campus
Students and staff at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
Burridge Campus in Yarmouth will see improvements to their campus
beginning today, Oct. 27.
Newly Certified Tradespeople To Be Honoured
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 24, 2003 6:15 PM
EDUCATION--Newly Certified Tradespeople To Be Honoured
One-hundred-fifty of the province's newest cooks, plumbers,
welders and other newly certified tradespeople will be honoured
at an apprenticeship event in Halifax on Saturday, Oct. 25.
More Employment Opportunities for Nova Scotians
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 22, 2003 10:04 AM
EDUCATION--More Employment Opportunities for Nova Scotians
Nova Scotians will see more job opportunities in aircraft
manufacturing and related industries following the signing of an
agreement today, Oct. 22, between the province and the Aerospace
and Defence Industries Association of Nova Scotia (ADIANS).
Nova Scotians Celebrate Public Library Week
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 21, 2003 11:17 AM
EDUCATION--Nova Scotians Celebrate Public Library Week
Nova Scotians are in for a treat when they stop by one of the
province's 76 public libraries during Public Library Week, Oct.
20-26.
Parents Get Information on Literacy Assessment
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 9, 2003 3:04 PM
EDUCATION--Parents Get Information on Literacy Assessment
Grade 6 students in Nova Scotia will write the province's first
elementary literacy assessment next week. Parents are getting
information in advance to help them understand the importance of
the assessment.
New Staff in Higher Education
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 6, 2003 5:04 PM
EDUCATION--New Staff in Higher Education
The Department of Education has a new senior executive director
for its higher education branch. Wayne Doggett was appointed to
the position beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Computers For Schools Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 6, 2003 11:02 AM
EDUCATION- Computers For Schools Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Twenty thousand computers later, a unique program that continues
to help hundreds of thousands of Nova Scotia students get their
fingers on technology in their classrooms is celebrating its
tenth anniversary.
School's in at Word on the Street
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 26, 2003 3:58 PM
EDUCATION--School's in at Word on the Street
Come and experience an adult learning class, and learn how
literacy affects many aspects of our lives at the Literacy Tent
at Word on the Street, Sunday, Sept. 28, at Pier 20.
Province Moves Forward In Addressing Racial Equity Issues in Education
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 26, 2003 10:10 AM
EDUCATION--Province Moves Forward In Addressing Racial Equity
Issues in Education
The province of Nova Scotia has taken significant steps to
address the issues of racial equity in education that were raised
in the 1994 Black Learners Advisory Committee (BLAC) report.
Improved Career Development Services for Nova Scotians
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 22, 2003 4:29 PM
EDUCATION--Improved Career Development Services for Nova Scotians
Officials are working to ensure that Nova Scotians have the help
they need while they plan for their first jobs, move into new
careers or try to keep up with changes in their current
workplaces.