1185 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Amélioration des résultats de l'examen provincial de mathématiques en 12e année
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 3, 2008 9:56 AM
ÉDUCATION--Amélioration des résultats de l'examen provincial de mathématiques en 12e année
Les résultats de l'examen de mathématiques s'améliorent pour les élèves de la 12e année en Nouvelle-Écosse.
Grade 12 Provincial Mathematics Results Improve
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 3, 2008 9:51 AM
EDUCATION--Grade 12 Provincial Mathematics Results Improve
Nova Scotia's Grade 12 mathematics examination results are improving.
Dartmouth High Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 26, 2008 12:35 PM
EDUCATION--Dartmouth High Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship
A Dartmouth High School student who founded a multicultural club and is an active volunteer is this year's winner of a prestigious government scholarship.
Francophone Schools Benefit from Transfer of Resource, Training Function
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 26, 2008 12:14 PM
EDUCATION--Francophone Schools Benefit from Transfer of Resource, Training Function
Nova Scotia's francophone school board will now have direct control over development of learning resources and training to support its own curriculum.
Les écoles francophones profitent du transfert de l’élaboration des ressources et de la formation
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 26, 2008 12:13 PM
ÉDUCATION–Les écoles francophones profitent du transfert de l’élaboration des ressources et de la formation
Le conseil scolaire francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse aura désormais un contrôle direct sur l’élaboration des ressources d’apprentissage et la formation pour appuyer son propre programme scolaire.
School Boards Protected from Rising Fuel Prices
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 20, 2008 1:09 PM
EDUCATION--School Boards Protected from Rising Fuel Prices
The province will protect classrooms from escalating fuel prices.
LOL with Public Libraries This Summer
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 16, 2008 2:45 PM
EDUCATION--LOL with Public Libraries This Summer
NOTE: A list of kick-off events follows this release.
Thousands of children in Nova Scotia will visit their local libraries this summer for fun books, crafts, games and activities offered through the Summer Reading Club.
Students Take International Reading Challenge Title
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 16, 2008 1:54 PM
EDUCATION--Students Take International Reading Challenge Title
The students of Big Tancook Island Elementary School in Lunenburg County are world champion readers.
Official Start for New North Sydney School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 13, 2008 10:10 AM
EDUCATION--Official Start for New North Sydney School
About 280 students in Cape Breton are a step closer to enjoying the benefits of a new and modern school, thanks to a $8.6 million investment by the province's school construction program.
ÉDUCATION–Guide de gestion des urgences offert aux écoles
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 10, 2008 9:50 AM
ÉDUCATION–Guide de gestion des urgences offert aux écoles
Les écoles publiques de la Nouvelle-Écosse peuvent maintenant compter sur des lignes directrices provinciales conçues pour assurer la sécurité des élèves et du personnel en cas d'urgence.
Emergency Management Guide Available to Schools
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 10, 2008 9:48 AM
EDUCATION--Emergency Management Guide Available to Schools
Nova Scotia's public schools now have provincewide guidelines designed to help keep students and staff safe in an emergency.
Park View Education Centre, First Accredited School on South Shore
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 29, 2008 10:31 AM
EDUCATION--Park View Education Centre, First Accredited School on South Shore
Park View Education Centre has become the South Shore Regional School Board's first accredited school, and the fifth overall in the province.
Minister Disbands Strait Regional School Board
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 26, 2008 9:35 AM
EDUCATION--Minister Disbands Strait Regional School Board
Education Minister Karen Casey announced today, May 26, that she is disbanding the Strait Regional School Board to protect the interests of students and board staff.
Boards Showcase Health Promoting Ideas for Schools
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 23, 2008 2:50 PM
EDUCATION/HEALTH PROMOTION/PROTECTION--Boards Showcase Health Promoting Ideas for Schools
Nature walks guided by native elders, climbing walls built on the side of a school building and measures to encourage more girls to play sports are among the activities school boards are using to improve student health in Nova Scotia.
Student MLAs Debate Clean Energy, Voting Age
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 23, 2008 2:31 PM
EDUCATION--Student MLAs Debate Clean Energy, Voting Age
Nova Scotia high school students are debating the use of clean energy and lowering the voting age as part of the sixth annual Model Legislature. The event, organized by the Department of Education, begins today, May 23, and continues until Sunday, May 25.
Les équipes sportives scolaires transmettent un message contre l'intimidation
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 7, 2008 12:03 PM
ÉDUCATION--Les équipes sportives scolaires transmettent un message contre l'intimidation
Le rêve de Chad Samson est bien plus que de marquer le point gagnant contre son équipe rivale. Le jeune joueur de basket-ball de 15 ans, qui fréquente l'école Bible Hill Junior High, souhaite également marquer des points contre des adversaires plus menaçants : les intimidateurs.
School Sports Teams Don Anti-bullying Message
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 7, 2008 11:59 AM
EDUCATION--School Sports Teams Don Anti-bullying Message
Chad Samson's hoop dream is bigger than sinking the game-winning basket against an arch-rival team. The 15-year-old Bible Hill Junior High basketball player is also looking to score points against a more menacing opponent -- school bullies.
Des changements à la formation des enseignants pour assurer la qualité et répondre à la demande
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 1, 2008 10:27 AM
ÉDUCATION--Des changements à la formation des enseignants pour assurer la qualité et répondre à la demande
Le ministère de l'Éducation prévoit apporter des changements au système de formation des enseignants afin d'assurer une qualité continue de l'enseignement et de répondre à la demande du marché du travail.
Teacher Education Changes Target Quality and Demands
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 1, 2008 10:25 AM
EDUCATION--Teacher Education Changes Target Quality and Demands
The Department of Education plans changes to the teacher education system to ensure continued instructional quality and address labour market demands.
Bons résultats en lecture et en rédaction pour les élèves de la 3e et de la 6e année
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 21, 2008 10:51 AM
ÉDUCATION--Bons résultats en lecture et en rédaction pour les élèves de la 3e et de la 6e année
Les élèves de l'élémentaire de la Nouvelle-Écosse ont obtenu de bons résultats en lecture et en écriture lors de trois évaluations provinciales du rendement en littératie.