1185 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Minister Ready to Act on Closure Report
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 8, 2007 10:32 AM
EDUCATION--Minister Ready to Act on Closure Report
Education Minister Karen Casey is prepared to introduce amendments to the Education Act to strengthen the community's role in reviewing schools for possible closure.
Minister Sets Halifax Regional School Board's Salary
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 1, 2007 10:01 AM
EDUCATION--Minister Sets Halifax Regional School Board's Salary
Howard Windsor will be paid $72,000 per year to run Nova Scotia's largest school board.
New Graduates Eligible For Provincial Tax Credit
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 29, 2007 11:42 AM
EDUCATION--New Graduates Eligible For Provincial Tax Credit
New university and college graduates who choose to live and work in Nova Scotia can benefit from the new Nova Scotia Post-secondary Graduate Tax Credit.
Communities Celebrate Family Literacy Day
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 27, 2007 10:43 AM
EDUCATION--Communities Celebrate Family Literacy Day
Education Minister Karen Casey joined Colchester area community groups and individuals who have benefited from the province's adult literacy programs to celebrate their successes as part of Family Literacy Day today, Jan. 27.
Government Offers Support to Maple Leaf Employees
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 24, 2007 9:43 AM
EDUCATION--Government Offers Support to Maple Leaf Employees
The province is helping Maple Leaf Foods employees prepare to re-enter the workforce.
New Year Heralds Healthier Food Choices For Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 3, 2007 9:40 AM
EDUCATION/HEALTH PROMOTION/PROTECTION--New Year Heralds Healthier Food Choices For Students
Nova Scotia students are returning to school after their Christmas holiday to find healthier food and beverage choices.
Minister Moves to Take Control of Halifax Regional School Board
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 19, 2006 2:17 PM
EDUCATION--Minister Moves to Take Control of Halifax Regional School Board
Minister of Education Karen Casey has acted to restore stability to the Halifax Regional School Board today, Dec. 19, after its elected members failed to comply with the performance standards set out by the minister earlier this year.
Nova Scotia Teachers Honoured by Prime Minister
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 6, 2006 4:13 PM
EDUCATION--Nova Scotia Teachers Honoured by Prime Minister
Creativity, compassion and high expectations for her students has earned a Cape Breton biology teacher a top spot on the prime minister's annual awards list for teaching excellence.
Central Kings Rural High School Renovations Complete
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 5, 2006 12:38 PM
EDUCATION--Central Kings Rural High School Renovations Complete
Students, teachers and staff at Central Kings Rural High School, in Cambridge, Kings Co., are celebrating the end of renovations at their school.
Minister Pleased Board Will Study Need for New School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 1, 2006 3:14 PM
EDUCATION--Minister Pleased Board Will Study Need for New School
Halifax Regional School Board's move to have further discussion on the future of a new school for the south end of Halifax is encouraging, Education Minister Karen Casey said today, Dec. 1.
Parents Learning to be Career Coaches
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 30, 2006 12:25 PM
EDUCATION--Parents Learning to be Career Coaches
Parents are back in class and doing homework as part of a new Department of Education program. The Parents as Career Coaches workshop is designed to help parents become better career counsellors to their children.
Review of Services for Students with Special Needs
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 28, 2006 5:57 PM
EDUCATION--Review of Services for Students with Special Needs
Education Minister Karen Casey wants to review the effectiveness of programs and services designed to support students with special needs.
New Chairperson of Strait Regional School Board Appointed
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 20, 2006 2:02 PM
EDUCATION--New Chairperson of Strait Regional School Board Appointed
Longtime educator and school board member Mary Jess MacDonald has been named chairperson of the Strait Regional School Board.
Police Officer to Help Establish School Security Plan
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 15, 2006 4:21 PM
EDUCATION--Police Officer to Help Establish School Security Plan
The safety of Nova Scotia students and staff is Job One for a Halifax police constable who will help establish a provincewide school security plan.
Changes to Apprenticeship Act Respond to Industry
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 1, 2006 2:43 PM
EDUCATION--Changes to Apprenticeship Act Respond to Industry
Proposed amendments to the apprenticeship system will make it more responsive to industry, skilled trades people and consumers.
Career Decisions Made Easier for Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 1, 2006 10:02 AM
EDUCATION--Career Decisions Made Easier for Students
More than 10,000 students will graduate from high school in Nova Scotia this year and the province is helping them plan to get the careers of their choice.
Official Opening for Barrington Municipal High School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 30, 2006 2:07 PM
EDUCATION--Official Opening for Barrington Municipal High School
Students living around Barrington Passage have a new, environmentally friendly, energy-efficient high school.
Province Wraps Up School Closure Review
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 30, 2006 11:52 AM
EDUCATION--Province Wraps Up School Closure Review
Consultations to review the current school closure process will wrap up this week. The deadline for sending written submissions is midnight, Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Province Reduces Tuition for Nova Scotian Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 27, 2006 12:35 PM
EDUCATION--Province Reduces Tuition for Nova Scotian Students
Nova Scotian students in Nova Scotian universities will see something new on their tuition statements in January 2007: lower tuition.
Official Opening for Sir John A. Macdonald High School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 20, 2006 2:50 PM
EDUCATION--Official Opening for Sir John A. Macdonald High School
Students, staff and elected officials joined Education minister Karen Casey for the official opening of Sir John A. Macdonald High School today, Oct. 20.