1185 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Inaugural Power of Change Awards Presented by Premier
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 16, 2009 1:51 PM
EDUCATION--Inaugural Power of Change Awards Presented by Premier
NOTE: A list of award recipients follows this release.
A boy who filled a 13-metre container with school supplies for an impoverished African country, a girl who made a courageous and symbolic stand against bullying and a teenager who devised a plan to connect student volunteers with charities eager for help are among the winners of Nova Scotia's first Power of Positive Change Awards.
Agent 009 Arrives at Public Libraries Just in Time for Summer
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 16, 2009 11:37 AM
EDUCATION--Agent 009 Arrives at Public Libraries Just in Time for Summer
Amateur sleuths and novice detectives will crowd local libraries this summer to participate in crafts, games and other fun activities as the TD Summer Reading Clubs kicks off across Nova Scotia.
Commentaires du public sur l'absentéisme scolaire
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 10, 2009 12:11 PM
ÉDUCATION--Commentaires du public sur l'absentéisme scolaire
Les Néo-Écossais sont invités à fournir leurs commentaires et suggestions pour améliorer l'environnement d'apprentissage dans les écoles et aborder la question de l'absentéisme.
Opportunity For Public Input into Student Absenteeism
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 10, 2009 12:07 PM
EDUCATION--Opportunity For Public Input into Student Absenteeism
Nova Scotians are invited to provide input to help improve the learning environment in schools and address student absenteeism.
Les élèves du programme de BI obtiennent 3,6 millions de dollars en bourses
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 8, 2009 12:45 PM
ÉDUCATION--Les élèves du programme de BI obtiennent 3,6 millions de dollars en bourses
Lorsque Carolann Mroz s'est inscrite au programme de baccalauréat international (BI) à l'école Cole Harbour District High School il y a deux ans, elle était à la recherche d'un défi tant au niveau personnel que scolaire. Elle voulait aussi une reconnaissance au niveau universitaire pour l'excellence dont elle a fait preuve dans un des programmes d'études secondaires pré-universitaires les plus respectés au monde.
Nova Scotia IB Students Win $3.6 Million in Scholarships
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 8, 2009 12:44 PM
EDUCATION--Nova Scotia IB Students Win $3.6 Million in Scholarships
When Carolann Mroz enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) at Cole Harbour District High School two years ago, she was looking forward to being challenged personally and academically. She also wanted university recognition for excelling in one of world's most respected pre-university high school diploma programs.
Hubbards School Wins World Reading Challenge
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 28, 2009 11:16 AM
EDUCATION--Hubbards School Wins World Reading Challenge
The students of Shatford Memorial Elementary School in Hubbards are world champion readers.
Options and Opportunities Program Celebrates Annual Showcase
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 26, 2009 9:47 AM
EDUCATION--Options and Opportunities Program Celebrates Annual Showcase
Options and Opportunities students (O2) will display innovative projects they have created at their annual showcase Thursday, May 28, at the Nova Scotia Community College Akerley Campus in Dartmouth.
New Black History Textbook Launched in Nova Scotia
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 22, 2009 2:06 PM
EDUCATION--New Black History Textbook Launched in Nova Scotia
The rise and fall of Africville, the contributions of black loyalists to Nova Scotia, and Viola Desmond's defiant act to take her seat in a whites-only section of a New Glasgow movie theatre are among the defining Nova Scotia moments contained in a new Canadian history textbook launched today, May 22.
Review of Improving Learning Environment in Schools
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 19, 2009 12:29 PM
EDUCATION--Review of Improving Learning Environment in Schools
Chronic absenteeism and other issues affecting the learning environment in Nova Scotia schools will be the subject of a provincial review, Education Minister Judy Streatch announced today, May 19.
Projets fédéraux-provinciaux d'infrastructure postsecondaire annoncés
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 30, 2009 9:28 AM
ÉDUCATION--Projets fédéraux-provinciaux d'infrastructure postsecondaire annoncés
REMARQUE : Une liste des projets et du financement est présentée à la fin de ce communiqué.
Les universités et les collèges de la Nouvelle-Écosse seront occupés par des activités de construction grâce à 25 projets de stimulation économique d'une valeur de 114 millions de dollars.
Federal-Provincial Post-Secondary Infrastructure Projects Announced
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 30, 2009 9:19 AM
EDUCATION--Federal-Provincial Post-Secondary Infrastructure Projects Announced
NOTE: A list of projects and funding follows this release.
Universities and college campuses across Nova Scotia will be busy with construction activity thanks to 25 economic stimulus projects worth $114 million.
Sod-turning for New Kentville School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 24, 2009 2:26 PM
EDUCATION--Sod-turning for New Kentville School
Kentville and area students are a step closer to a new, state-of-the-art school, thanks to a $16 million investment by the province.
Les éducateurs en arts honorés lors de la Semaine de l'éducation
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 20, 2009 2:10 PM
ÉDUCATION--Les éducateurs en arts honorés lors de la Semaine de l'éducation
REMARQUE : Une liste des récipiendaires des prix et des événements communautaires peut être consultée à l'adresse www.ednet.ns.ca/educationweek2009.shtml .
La musique, les arts dramatiques, les arts visuels et la danse, les quatre piliers des arts, étaient en vedette aujourd'hui 20 avril lors du lancement de la Semaine de l'éducation en Nouvelle-Écosse.
Arts Educators Honoured During Education Week
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 20, 2009 2:07 PM
EDUCATION--Arts Educators Honoured During Education Week
NOTE: A list of award recipients and community events is available at www.ednet.ns.ca/educationweek2009.shtml .
Music, drama, visual arts and dance, the four pillars of the arts were front and centre today, April 20, as the province kicked off Education Week.
Site Selected for Eastern Shore School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 16, 2009 1:03 PM
EDUCATION--Site Selected for Eastern Shore School
A site has been chosen for the new Lakeview Consolidated elementary school in Halifax Regional Municipality.
School Board Funding Increases in 2009-10
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 16, 2009 10:43 AM
EDUCATION-School Board Funding Increases in 2009-10
School boards across Nova Scotia will get $44.8 million more in funding this year, the Department of Education announced today, April 16.
Le gouvernement provincial construit huit nouvelles écoles et rénove 41 écoles existantes
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 14, 2009 10:05 AM
ÉDUCATION--Le gouvernement provincial construit huit nouvelles écoles et rénove 41 écoles existantes
REMARQUE : Une liste des projets est présentée à la fin du communiqué de presse.
Huit écoles à la fine pointe de la technologie seront construites en Nouvelle-Écosse dans le cadre d'un nouveau programme de construction et de rénovation des écoles, qui s'étend sur sept ans et qui est d'une valeur de 307,3 millions de dollars.
Province Invests in Eight New Schools, 41 School Renovations
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 14, 2009 10:04 AM
EDUCATION--Province Invests in Eight New Schools, 41 School Renovations
NOTE: A list of projects follows the release.
NOTE: A social media version of this release with video and photographs is available at http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/smr/20090414001EDU.asp
Eight state-of-the-art schools will be built in Nova Scotia as part of a new, seven-year, $307.3 million school construction and renovation program.
Winding River School in Stewiacke Officially Opens
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 6, 2009 1:01 PM
EDUCATION--Winding River School in Stewiacke Officially Opens
Nearly 270 students in Stewiacke, Colchester Co., are enjoying their modern and healthy learning environment at the new Winding River Consolidated Elementary School.