1185 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Waverley Memorial Elementary School Officially Opens
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 17, 2011 10:08 AM
EDUCATION--Waverley Memorial Elementary School Officially Opens
Students from Waverley and surrounding communities came together to celebrate their new, state-of-the-art elementary school today, May 17.
Feedback Encouraged on Levin Report, Op-Ed
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 12, 2011 3:30 PM
EDUCATION--Feedback Encouraged on Levin Report, Op-Ed
NOTE TO EDITORS: The following in an op-ed by Education Minister Ramona Jennex.
Families expect school boards and their government to make decisions that put children and learning first. That is our commitment. And that is why Dr. Ben Levin was asked to do his report.
Le gouvernement provincial reçoit le rapport Levin
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 5, 2011 12:32 PM
ÉDUCATION--Le gouvernement provincial reçoit le rapport Levin
Un rapport publié aujourd'hui 5 mai par Ben Levin offre des conseils et des recommandations à la Nouvelle-Écosse sur la façon de créer un système scolaire novateur, efficace et durable qui permettra d'améliorer les accomplissements et les résultats d'apprentissage des élèves.
Province Receives Levin Report
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 5, 2011 12:26 PM
EDUCATION--Province Receives Levin Report
NOTE: A social media version of this release with hi-res, downloadable photos and audio clips, will be available later today, May 5, at gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2011-05-05-Levin-Report/ .
A report released today, May 5, by Ben Levin provides advice and recommendations to Nova Scotia on how to build an innovative, effective, and sustainable school system that will improve student achievements and outcomes.
Demandes acceptées aux conseils scolaires Tri-County et CSAP
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 29, 2011 3:43 PM
ÉDUCATION--Demandes acceptées aux conseils scolaires Tri-County et CSAP
Le gouvernement provincial est à la recherche de personnes intéressées à faire une différence en éducation publique pour combler trois postes au sein des conseils scolaires.
Applications Invited for School Board Vacancies, Tri-County and CSAP
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 29, 2011 3:39 PM
EDUCATION--Applications Invited for School Board Vacancies, Tri-County and CSAP
The province is looking for people who are interested in making a difference in public education to fill three school board vacancies.
Les jeunes élèves bénéficient d'un soutien en littératie
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 26, 2011 9:48 AM
ÉDUCATION--Les jeunes élèves bénéficient d'un soutien en littératie
Un plus grand nombre des plus jeunes élèves de la Nouvelle-Écosse auront accès à du soutien ciblé pour améliorer leurs compétences en lecture et en écriture.
Youngest Students Benefit from Early Reading Support
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 26, 2011 9:34 AM
EDUCATION--Youngest Students Benefit from Early Reading Support
More of Nova Scotia's youngest students will have access to focused support to help improve their reading and writing skills.
Dernière semaine pour soumettre la candidature d'un élève aux Prix du changement positif
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 18, 2011 11:53 AM
ÉDUCATION--Dernière semaine pour soumettre la candidature d'un élève aux Prix du changement positif
Il ne reste plus qu'une semaine pour soumettre la candidature d'un élève aux Prix du changement positif, en reconnaissance des jeunes qui font une différence dans leurs écoles et leurs communautés.
Final Week to Nominate a Student, Power of Positive Change Awards
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 18, 2011 11:50 AM
EDUCATION--Final Week to Nominate a Student, Power of Positive Change Awards
One week remains to nominate a student for Nova Scotia's Power of Positive Change Awards, which recognize young people who make a difference in their schools and communities.
Le programme ÉcolesPlus maintenant offert dans tous les conseils scolaires
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 14, 2011 11:07 AM
ÉDUCATION--Le programme ÉcolesPlus maintenant offert dans tous les conseils scolaires
REMARQUE : La liste de toutes les nouvelles écoles participant au programme suit ce communiqué.
Le gouvernement provincial améliore la vie des enfants, des jeunes et des familles en offrant des services clés dans les écoles des communautés, permettant ainsi aux familles d'accéder aux services au moment et à l'endroit où ils en ont besoin.
SchoolsPlus Expanded to All School Boards
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 14, 2011 11:06 AM
EDUCATION--SchoolsPlus Expanded to All School Boards
NOTE: The list of new SchoolsPlus sites follows this release.
The province is making life better for children, youth and families by providing access to key services in community schools, ensuring families can access services when and where they need them.
Students Learn History, Film-making
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 13, 2011 3:48 PM
EDUCATION--Students Learn History, Film-making
From harvesting the bark to the final touches, 10 Nova Scotia students have participated in making an ocean-going, birch-bark canoe and learned about film-making in one unique experience.
Plus grande protection pour les bénévoles dans les écoles
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 13, 2011 1:45 PM
ÉDUCATION--Plus grande protection pour les bénévoles dans les écoles
Les Néo-Écossais qui sont bénévoles dans les écoles lors d'activités communautaires d'apprentissage ou d'autres activités scolaires sont maintenant assurés en cas de blessures accidentelles subies dans le cadre de leurs fonctions.
Insurance Coverage for School Volunteers Expanded
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 13, 2011 1:40 PM
EDUCATION--Insurance Coverage for School Volunteers Expanded
Nova Scotians who volunteer at schools for community-based learning and other school activities are now insured for accidental injuries while on duty.
On rend hommage à des enseignants et des partenaires durant la Semaine provinciale de l'éducation
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 11, 2011 2:52 PM
ÉDUCATION--On rend hommage à des enseignants et des partenaires durant la Semaine provinciale de l'éducation
REMARQUE : Une liste des récipiendaires des prix de la Semaine de l'éducation suit le présent communiqué.
Des enseignants, des élèves et des partenaires en éducation de toute la province se sont réunis, aujourd'hui 11 avril, pour le lancement de la Semaine de l'éducation en Nouvelle-Écosse.
Educators, Partners Honoured During Provincial Education Week
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 11, 2011 2:51 PM
EDUCATION--Educators, Partners Honoured During Provincial Education Week
NOTE: A list of Education Week award recipients follows this release.
Teachers, students and education partners from across the province gathered today, April 11, to kick off Education Week in Nova Scotia.
Cyberbullying Op-Ed
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 31, 2011 11:28 AM
EDUCATION--Cyberbullying Op-Ed
NOTE: The following is an op-ed by piece by Education Minister Ramona Jennex
There is nothing more heartbreaking than losing a child.
Kenyan Delegation Learns About Nova Scotia's Education System
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 15, 2011 1:10 PM
EDUCATION--Kenyan Delegation Learns About Nova Scotia's Education System
A delegation of senior education officials from Kenya is in Nova Scotia this week gathering information about the province's education system.
New Reading Intervention Program Will Help More Young Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 9, 2011 4:16 PM
EDUCATION--New Reading Intervention Program Will Help More Young Students
More students will benefit from a new early reading intervention program that will help young readers improve their literacy skills from Primary to Grade 3.