1176 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Minister Delivers New Text Book for Physical Education
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 17, 2009 9:33 AM
EDUCATION--Minister Delivers New Text Book for Physical Education
Nova Scotia students hold centre court in a new physical education textbook being distributed to high schools across the province beginning this week.
Site Chosen for New Kentville School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 12, 2009 10:43 AM
EDUCATION--Site Chosen for New Kentville School
Kentville and area elementary students will soon be getting a kick out of their new school.
Le gouvernement et les enseignants concluent un accord contractuel préliminaire
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 7, 2009 12:04 PM
ÉDUCATION--Le gouvernement et les enseignants concluent un accord contractuel préliminaire
Le gouvernement provincial et le Syndicat des enseignants de la Nouvelle-Écosse ont conclu un accord contractuel préliminaire.
Province, Teachers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 7, 2009 12:03 PM
EDUCATION--Province, Teachers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
The province and the Nova Scotia Teachers Union have reached a tentative contract agreement.
Candidatures acceptées aux Prix du premier ministre pour le changement positif
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 6, 2009 9:27 AM
ÉDUCATION--Candidatures acceptées aux Prix du premier ministre pour le changement positif
Les élèves de la Nouvelle-Écosse sont admissibles à un nouveau programme de prix qui célèbre les jeunes qui font une différence positive dans leurs écoles et leurs communautés.
Nominations Open for Premier's Positive Change Award
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 6, 2009 9:25 AM
EDUCATION--Nominations Open for Premier's Positive Change Award
Students across Nova Scotia are eligible for a new awards program that celebrates young people who make a positive difference in their schools and communities.
Province, School Board Pleased Agreement Reached
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 25, 2009 4:38 PM
EDUCATION--Province, School Board Pleased Agreement Reached
The Department of Education and the Halifax Regional School Board are happy Stock Transportation and Local 78B of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union reached an agreement on a new contract today, Jan. 25.
Public Libraries Celebrate Family Literacy Day
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 23, 2009 3:04 PM
EDUCATION--Public Libraries Celebrate Family Literacy Day
NOTE: A list of libraries participating in the Guinness world record challenge are listed at the end of this release.
Nova Scotia's public libraries are marking Family Literacy Day with reading circles, family entertainment and even an attempt at breaking a world reading record.
Emplacement choisi pour l'école de Bridgewater
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 9, 2009 11:36 AM
ÉDUCATION--Emplacement choisi pour l'école de Bridgewater
La construction d'une nouvelle école pour les élèves de langue maternelle française dans la région de Bridgewater progresse d'un autre pas grâce au choix d'un emplacement.
Site Chosen for Bridgewater School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 9, 2009 11:35 AM
EDUCATION--Site Chosen for Bridgewater School
A new school for French first-language students in the Bridgewater area is another step closer with the selection of a site.
Amélioration des résultats à l'examen provincial de mathématiques pour les élèves du niveau élémentaire
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 18, 2008 9:28 AM
ÉDUCATION--Amélioration des résultats à l'examen provincial de mathématiques pour les élèves du niveau élémentaire
Les élèves de la 3e année ont obtenu de bons résultats lors de l'examen provincial de mathématiques de 2008, ce qui constitue une amélioration considérable comparativement à l'année dernière, selon les résultats publiés par le ministère de l'Éducation, aujourd'hui 18 décembre.
Students Improve in Provincial Elementary Mathematics Assessment
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 18, 2008 9:26 AM
EDUCATION--Students Improve in Provincial Elementary Mathematics Assessment
Grade 3 students performed well in Nova Scotia's 2008 provincial early elementary mathematics assessment, showing significant improvement over last year, according to results released by the Department of Education today, Dec. 18.
Minister Turns Sod for Yarmouth School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 12, 2008 12:00 PM
EDUCATION--Minister Turns Sod for Yarmouth School
About 1,000 students in Yarmouth are a step closer to enjoying the benefits of a new and modern high school, thanks to a $24.9-million investment by the province's school construction program.
Yarmouth High First Accredited School in Tri-County
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 12, 2008 11:11 AM
EDUCATION--Yarmouth High First Accredited School in Tri-County
The students and staff of Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School were honoured today, Dec. 12, as Tri-County Regional School Board's first provincially accredited school.
Students With Disabilities Survey
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 3, 2008 2:59 PM
EDUCATION--Students With Disabilities Survey
College and university graduates with disabilities are finding jobs at a rate equal to their peers who are not disabled.
Musquodoboit Rural High Officially Opens
Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 2, 2008 2:19 PM
EDUCATION--Musquodoboit Rural High Officially Opens
About 400 students in Middle Musquodoboit are enjoying a new safe and healthy learning environment at Musquodoboit Rural High School.
Workplace Health and Safety Comes to Grade 9 Classrooms
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 27, 2008 12:17 PM
LABOUR/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/EDUCATION--Workplace Health and Safety Comes to Grade 9 Classrooms
Grade 9 students will learn about the importance of respect for workplace health and safety and injury prevention through a pilot program in the coming school year.
Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey, Minister Sign Education Agreement
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 7, 2008 11:54 AM
EDUCATION--Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey, Minister Sign Education Agreement
Jamie Muir, acting Education Minister, and Chief Deborah Robinson of the Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey, signed an historic agreement that will improve educational opportunities for Nova Scotia's Mi'kmaw students today, Nov. 7.
Nouvelle mesure législative visant à améliorer l'efficacité des conseils scolaires
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 7, 2008 9:27 AM
ÉDUCATION--Nouvelle mesure législative visant à améliorer l'efficacité des conseils scolaires
Les conseils scolaires élus auront davantage de pouvoirs afin de les aider à gérer plus efficacement leurs responsabilités en vertu de la loi sur l'éducation (Education Act).
New Legislation To Improve Effectiveness of School Boards
Education (to March 26, 2013)
November 7, 2008 9:25 AM
EDUCATION--New Legislation To Improve Effectiveness of School Boards
Elected school boards will have increased powers to help them more effectively manage their responsibilities under the Education Act.