1145 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Minister Accepts Key Recommendations of Mi'kmaq Services Review
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 28, 2008 2:00 PM
EDUCATION--Minister Accepts Key Recommendations of Mi'kmaq Services Review
The Department of Education is moving to expand services and close the educational gap for the province's Mi'kmaw and Aboriginal students.
Better Access to Workforce for Aboriginal and Mi'kmaw Youth
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 27, 2008 2:51 PM
EDUCATION--Better Access to Workforce for Aboriginal and Mi'kmaw Youth
Aboriginal and Mi'kmaw youth will play a key role in addressing Nova Scotia's labour shortage in the coming years.
Southdale-North Woodside Celebrated as Metro's First Accredited School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 26, 2008 10:59 AM
EDUCATION--Southdale-North Woodside Celebrated as Metro's First Accredited School
Southdale-North Woodside School has become the first school in metro to be awarded accreditation through the Nova Scotia School Accreditation Program.
Minister Moves to Limit Powers of Strait Regional School Board
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 25, 2008 2:18 PM
EDUCATION--Minister Moves to Limit Powers of Strait Regional School Board
Education Minister Karen Casey has stepped in to restructure the Strait Regional School Board today, in the interests of students and staff.
Les élèves obtiennent de bons résultats à l'examen provincial de mathématiques au niveau élémentaire
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 19, 2008 9:24 AM
ÉDUCATION--Les élèves obtiennent de bons résultats à l'examen provincial de mathématiques au niveau élémentaire
Deux élèves de 3e année sur trois ont respecté les exigences du premier examen provincial de mathématiques au niveau élémentaire en Nouvelle-Écosse.
Students Perform Well in Provincial Elementary Mathematics Assessment
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 19, 2008 9:22 AM
EDUCATION--Students Perform Well in Provincial Elementary Mathematics Assessment
Two of every three Grade 3 students met expectations in Nova Scotia's first provincial elementary mathematics assessment.
Minister, Students Celebrate New Oyster Pond School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 15, 2008 11:29 AM
EDUCATION--Minister, Students Celebrate New Oyster Pond School
Students in Oyster Pond, Halifax Regional Municipality, celebrated the official opening of their safe, healthy new school today, Feb. 15.
Un examen du service d'autobus recommande la réduction de la distance de marche pour les élèves
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 14, 2008 9:51 AM
ÉDUCATION--Un examen du service d'autobus recommande la réduction de la distance de marche pour les élèves
Un examen provincial du service d'autobus scolaire recommande la réduction de la distance maximale sur laquelle les élèves doivent marcher avant de pouvoir être admissible au service d'autobus.
Busing Review Recommends Reducing Walking Distance for Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 14, 2008 9:49 AM
EDUCATION--Busing Review Recommends Reducing Walking Distance for Students
A provincial review of school busing has recommended reducing the maximum distance students must walk before being eligible to ride the bus.
Workplaces Wrap Most Successful United Way Campaign
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 8, 2008 10:06 AM
EDUCATION--Workplaces Wrap Most Successful United Way Campaign
Provincial government employees have demonstrated their generosity by making record-breaking donations in support of the United Way of Halifax Region.
Skilled Trades No Longer Just For Other People's Kids
Education (to March 26, 2013)
February 1, 2008 9:59 AM
EDUCATION--Skilled Trades No Longer Just For Other People's Kids
Members of a discussion panel encouraged Nova Scotia parents to consider skilled trades as career options for their kids during a trades forum in Halifax today, Feb. 1.
Parents as Career Coaches Workshops Extended
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 29, 2008 1:09 PM
EDUCATION--Parents as Career Coaches Workshops Extended
More Nova Scotia parents will be prepared to offer practical career advice to their high school children after participating in career coaching workshops in the coming months.
Les prêts étudiants coûtent moins cher grâce à l'initiative des prêts directs
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 29, 2008 11:58 AM
ÉDUCATION--Les prêts étudiants coûtent moins cher grâce à l'initiative des prêts directs
Les étudiants collégiaux et universitaires économiseront des centaines de dollars en intérêts sur leurs prêts étudiants grâce à une initiative de prêts directs de la province.
Direct-lend Initiative Makes Student Loans Cheaper
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 29, 2008 11:57 AM
EDUCATION--Direct-lend Initiative Makes Student Loans Cheaper
College and university students will pay hundreds of dollars less in interest on student loans as the result of a direct-lending initiative by the province.
Communities Across Nova Scotia Celebrate Family Literacy Day
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 25, 2008 1:51 PM
EDUCATION--Communities Across Nova Scotia Celebrate Family Literacy Day
NOTE: A list of Family Literacy Day events across the province follows the release.
For the past three years, Gerri Miller, a grandmother of six from Windsor, has spent one day a week reading to her granddaughter's elementary class. Her goal is to gain inspiration for her next children's novel.
La ministre de l'Éducation reçoit le rapport sur la formation des enseignants
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 16, 2008 11:21 AM
ÉDUCATION--La ministre de l'Éducation reçoit le rapport sur la formation des enseignants
Un comité formé de trois personnes a présenté son rapport sur la formation des enseignants en Nouvelle-Écosse à Karen Casey, ministre de l'Éducation, aujourd'hui 16 janvier.
Education Minister Receives Teacher Education Review Report
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 16, 2008 11:16 AM
EDUCATION--Education Minister Receives Teacher Education Review Report
A three-person panel presented its report on teacher education in Nova Scotia to Minister of Education Karen Casey, today, Jan. 16.
Un groupe de travail s'assure que la charge de travail des enseignants correspond mieux à leur formation
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 14, 2008 1:39 PM
ÉDUCATION--Un groupe de travail s'assure que la charge de travail des enseignants correspond mieux à leur formation
Près de trois quarts des cours du niveau secondaire et deux tiers des cours du niveau intermédiaire sont donnés par des enseignants qui ont des antécédents postsecondaires solides dans un domaine connexe, selon une étude publiée aujourd'hui 14 janvier par le ministère de l'Éducation.
Working Group to Better Match Assignments to Teacher Backgrounds
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 14, 2008 1:34 PM
EDUCATION--Working Group to Better Match Assignments to Teacher Backgrounds
Almost three-quarters of high school classes and two-thirds of junior high classes are taught by teachers with a strong post-secondary background in a related subject area, according to a study released by the Department of Education today, Jan. 14.
Changement de l'âge d'inscription en maternelle en septembre
Education (to March 26, 2013)
January 11, 2008 8:10 AM
ÉDUCATION--Changement de l'âge d'inscription en maternelle en septembre
Le ministère de l'Éducation rappelle aux parents que l'âge d'inscription en maternelle a changé.