1183 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Two-year Terms for School Board Chairs to be Repealed
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 2, 2009 10:20 AM
EDUCATION--Two-year Terms for School Board Chairs to be Repealed
Nova Scotia's elected school boards will continue the tradition of electing chairs and vice-chairs to one-year terms under legislation introduced today, Oct. 2.
Plan d'action régional pour améliorer les taux de littératie
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 25, 2009 3:43 PM
TRAVAIL/DÉVELOPPEMENT DE LA MAIN-D’OEUVRE/ÉDUCATION--Plan d'action régional pour améliorer les taux de littératie
Un plan d'action en faveur de la littératie au Canada atlantique, rendu public à St. John's (Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) aujourd'hui, 25 septembre, permettra aux Canadiens de l'Atlantique de bénéficier de meilleures stratégies en matière de littératie.
Regional Action Plan to Help Improve Literacy Rates
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 25, 2009 3:41 PM
LABOUR/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/EDUCATION--Regional Action Plan to Help Improve Literacy Rates
Atlantic Canadians will benefit from improved literacy strategies thanks to the development of an Atlantic Canadian Literacy Action Plan launched in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, today, Sept. 25.
Appui provincial à un programme littéraire au profit des élèves
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 14, 2009 10:31 AM
ÉDUCATION--Appui provincial à un programme littéraire au profit des élèves
Un programme régional qui permet l'ajout continu de nouveaux livres intéressants dans la bibliothèque de chaque école élémentaire inspirera un plus grand nombre d'élèves de la province à lire.
Students Benefit from Provincial Support for Literary Program
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 14, 2009 10:30 AM
EDUCATION--Students Benefit from Provincial Support for Literary Program
More young students in the province will be inspired to read thanks to a regional program that continues to put many exciting, new books into every elementary school library.
Journée contre l'intimidation
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 10, 2009 10:56 AM
ÉDUCATION--Journée contre l'intimidation
Les élèves de toute la province portent du rose, aujourd'hui 10 septembre, afin de marquer la deuxième journée annuelle contre l'intimidation.
Stand Up Against Bullying Day
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 10, 2009 10:53 AM
EDUCATION--Stand Up Against Bullying Day
Students across the province are wearing pink today, Sept. 10, as they mark the second annual Stand Up Against Bullying Day.
Lancement du cours Métiers du bâtiment 11e année en Nouvelle-Écosse
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 8, 2009 11:25 AM
ÉDUCATION--Lancement du cours Métiers du bâtiment 11e année en Nouvelle-Écosse
Un nouveau groupe d'élèves utilisera des marteaux, des clous et des perceuses cette année grâce au lancement du cours Métiers du bâtiment 11e année dans six écoles à l'échelle de la province.
Construction Trades 11 Course Launches in Nova Scotia
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 8, 2009 11:20 AM
EDUCATION--Construction Trades 11 Course Launches in Nova Scotia
A new group of students will be picking up hammers, nails and drills this year as Construction Trades 11 launches in six schools across the province.
La sécurité est une leçon importante pour la rentrée scolaire
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 1, 2009 3:02 PM
ÉDUCATION--La sécurité est une leçon importante pour la rentrée scolaire
On rappelle aux Néo-Écossais que la sécurité doit être prioritaire en cette période de la rentrée scolaire.
Safety Most Important Lesson As Students Return to School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 1, 2009 2:58 PM
EDUCATION--Safety Most Important Lesson As Students Return to School
Nova Scotians are reminded to think safety first as schools open for another year.
Les écoles sont prêtes pour la grippe H1N1
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 1, 2009 2:15 PM
ÉDUCATION/PROMOTION ET PROTECTION DE LA SANTÉ--Les écoles sont prêtes pour la grippe H1N1
Apprendre à contenir le virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) et d'autres virus de la grippe sera l'une des leçons clés pour les élèves, les enseignants et les directeurs qui retournent à l'école cette semaine.
Schools Ready for H1N1
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 1, 2009 2:09 PM
EDUCATION/HEALTH PROMOTION/PROTECTION--Schools Ready for H1N1
Learning to keep the H1N1 (human swine influenza) and other flu viruses in check will be one of the key lessons for students, teachers and principals returning to school this week.
Graduate Intern Program Announced
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 27, 2009 10:30 AM
EDUCATION--Graduate Intern Program Announced
Nova Scotia's up-and-coming young researchers will get a boost to their education under a new program.
Autism Team Seeks Public Input
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 22, 2009 10:07 AM
EDUCATION--Autism Team Seeks Public Input
A team looking to improve government services for people affected by autism spectrum disorder is asking for the public's help to find out where progress is needed.
Rapport de la ministre aux parents sur le site Web
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 16, 2009 3:06 PM
ÉDUCATION--Rapport de la ministre aux parents sur le site Web
Les résultats des évaluations des apprentissages en mathématiques et en littératie administrés l'an dernier par le ministère de l'Éducation révèlent une amélioration générale chez les élèves néo-écossais.
Minister's Report to Parents Now Available Online
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 16, 2009 3:02 PM
EDUCATION--Minister's Report to Parents Now Available Online
Nova Scotian students demonstrated overall improvement in mathematics and literacy assessments administered last year by the Department of Education.
New Glasgow Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 26, 2009 2:15 PM
EDUCATION--New Glasgow Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship
A New Glasgow teen who is a top student, athlete, musician and volunteer is this year's winner of a prestigious provincial government scholarship.
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.