1182 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Adult Learners Graduate in Halifax
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 29, 2006 1:44 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate in Halifax
Dennis Purcell was never very interested in academics, but as he watched his friends move from school into the workforce, he realized he needed to further his education to reach his employment goals. After doing some research, he decided to complete an adult education program at Flexible Learning and Education Centre.
Sir John A. Student Earns Johnstone Award
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 28, 2006 2:32 PM
EDUCATION--Sir John A. Student Earns Johnstone Award
One of the last senior high graduates of Sir John A. Macdonald High School has 6,000 more reasons to celebrate today, June 29.
Adult Learners Graduate in South Shore
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 28, 2006 10:56 AM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate in South Shore
Thirteen adult learners are graduating today, June 28, and Thursday, June 29, with their Nova Scotia high school diplomas. The graduates have completed programs offered by the South Shore Regional School Board in Queens and Lunenburg counties and supported by the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning.
Adult Learners Graduate in Annapolis Valley
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 28, 2006 10:52 AM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate in Annapolis Valley
The last time Uta Othmer saw the inside of a classroom was more than 30 years ago in Germany when she completed a Grade 11 diploma. After raising her children, the Windsor, N.S. resident went looking for work and found that the only jobs she could get were at low or minimum wage. So, at 50 years of age, she enrolled at Windsor Adult High School.
Adult Learners Graduate in Digby
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 28, 2006 10:48 AM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate in Digby
After turning 40 and working a succession of jobs throughout her life, some good and some bad, Patti Ann Melanson realized she needed more education. She returned to school and obtained her Grade 12 diploma to provide a better life and set a good example for her two children.
Adult Learners Graduate in Sydney
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 27, 2006 1:51 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate in Sydney
Inspired by her mother's own return to learning at the age of 48, Lorraine Dalton enrolled in the Sydney Adult Education Centre to make a better future for her son. Ms. Dalton, a second-generation adult learner, completed Grade 10 nearly a decade ago, but went back to school and this year, earned her high school diploma.
26 More Schools Add Options and Opportunities Program
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 26, 2006 3:43 PM
EDUCATION--26 More Schools Add Options and Opportunities Program
School was not always fun for Amy McKay.
Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Adult Literacy
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 19, 2006 11:29 AM
EDUCATION--Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Adult Literacy
Adult learners in Nova Scotia who are returning to school will get more support through funds raised at the PGI Golf Tournament for Literacy.
Adult Learners Graduate at NSCC in Truro
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 17, 2006 7:16 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate at NSCC in Truro
Stephen Julian now knows a high school education opens up a world
of possibility. Two years ago his future looked uncertain. He decided to return to school. Today, June 17, the Mi'kmaw student graduated with a high school graduation diploma for adults in Truro.
Adult Learners Graduate at NSCC in the Strait Area
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 16, 2006 7:15 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate at NSCC in the Strait Area
This has been quite a year for April Stone. The young mother returned to school to get her high school diploma and, along the way, wrote a published short story, received a nomination for the Council of Federation Literacy award and won a Student Leadership Award. She also lost her home and belongings to an electrical fire.
Adult Learners Graduate at NSCC in Lunenburg
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 15, 2006 1:32 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate at NSCC in Lunenburg
Jane Dowler will achieve one of her lifetime goals today, June 15, when she receives her high school graduation diploma for adults at a graduation ceremony in Lunenburg.
Student MLAs Get a Taste of Political Life
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 26, 2006 9:36 AM
EDUCATION--Student MLAs Get a Taste of Political Life
While politicians in Nova Scotia are on the campaign trail, students are heading to Province House this weekend to fill their shoes.
Document Refresher Program Launches Nationally
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 24, 2006 3:05 PM
EDUCATION--Document Refresher Program Launches Nationally
More Nova Scotia apprentices will get the support they need to better understand process manuals, permit applications, house plans and other workplace documents thanks to a new learning resource, the Document Use Refresher for Apprentices.
Students Win Six Medals at National Science Fair
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 23, 2006 10:11 AM
EDUCATION--Students Win Six Medals at National Science Fair
Nova Scotia students arrived home from the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Saguenay, Que., on Monday, May 22, with two silver and four bronze medals.
Education Department Hosts Elementary Racial Equity Symposia
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 16, 2006 2:41 PM
EDUCATION--Education Department Hosts Elementary Racial Equity Symposia
Advancing positive race relations, cross cultural understanding and respect for diversity in schools will be the focus of four elementary school symposia being held this week across the province.
Two Bills Would Set New Rules for Teacher Certification and Private Universities
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 10, 2006 3:08 PM
EDUCATION--Two Bills Would Set New Rules for Teacher Certification and Private Universities
Two education bills were introduced in the legislature today, May 10. One would change the way a person's suitability to hold a teacher's certificate is assessed and the other would change how institutions receive authority to grant degrees.
Les élèves de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 5, 2006 12:05 PM
EDUCATION--Les élèves de la Nouvelle-Écosse s'améliorent en langue, mais éprouvent toujours des difficultés en mathématiques
Les élèves néo-écossais de la 12e année se sont nettement améliorés en lecture et en écriture, mais ils éprouvent toujours des difficultés en mathématiques lors des examens provinciaux, selon le Rapport du ministre aux parents pour l'année 2005.
Nova Scotia Students Improve in Language Arts, Struggle in Mathematics
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 5, 2006 11:50 AM
EDUCATION--Nova Scotia Students Improve in Language Arts, Struggle in Mathematics
Nova Scotia's Grade 12 students have shown a marked improvement in reading and writing, but continue to have difficulties with mathematics in provincial exams, according to the 2005 edition of the Minister's Report to Parents.
Citadel High Construction Contract Awarded
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 1, 2006 9:54 AM
EDUCATION--Citadel High Construction Contract Awarded
St. Pat's and Queen Elizabeth high schools, in Halifax, are planning their second to last graduations. That is because a replacement for the two schools is on the way.
Province Addressing Safety Concerns at Centre Consolidated
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 28, 2006 3:02 PM
EDUCATION--Province Addressing Safety Concerns at Centre Consolidated
Centre Consolidated School, near Lunenburg, is getting some repairs through a cost-sharing arrangement between the Department of Education and the South Shore Regional School Board.