1145 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Schools Receive Funding For Gaelic-language Instruction
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 2, 2007 2:25 PM
EDUCATION--Schools Receive Funding For Gaelic-language Instruction
More Nova Scotia students will have the opportunity to study the Gaelic language thanks to program grants provided by the Department of Education.
Official Opening for Rankin School of the Narrows
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 2, 2007 12:01 PM
EDUCATION--Official Opening for Rankin School of the Narrows
A lone piper led the way as students in Iona, Victoria Co., cut the ribbon on their new environmentally friendly, energy-efficient school.
Workplace Education Linked to Employee Satisfaction, Productivity
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 26, 2007 9:37 AM
EDUCATION--Workplace Education Linked to Employee Satisfaction, Productivity
The province is encouraging Nova Scotia businesses to introduce workplace education programs as a tool to boost employee morale and increase productivity.
Stand Up Against Bullying Day Proclaimed
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 25, 2007 2:30 PM
PREMIER'S OFFICE--Stand Up Against Bullying Day Proclaimed
To help send a strong message against bullying in Nova Scotia's schools, colleges and universities, the province has proclaimed the second Thursday at the start of each school year as Stand Up Against Bullying Day.
Government Workplaces Begin Campaigns for United Way
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 19, 2007 1:51 PM
EDUCATION--Government Workplaces Begin Campaigns for United Way
Provincial government workplaces are getting ready to show their generosity as they start annual fundraising campaigns in support of the United Way.
Commentaires du public au sujet de la distance de marche pour se rendre à l'école
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 14, 2007 1:40 PM
ÉDUCATION--Commentaires du public au sujet de la distance de marche pour se rendre à l'école
Les parents et autres personnes intéressées sont invités à partager leurs commentaires dans le cadre d'un examen de la distance maximale que les enfants doivent parcourir à pied avant d'avoir le droit de prendre l'autobus pour se rendre à l'école.
Public Invited to Offer Input on School Walking Distance
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 14, 2007 1:35 PM
EDUCATION--Public Invited to Offer Input on School Walking Distance
Parents and other interested people are invited to offer input into a review of how far students should walk before they are eligible to take a bus to school.
Construction Forum Addresses Labour Shortages and Replacement Demand
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 14, 2007 8:06 AM
EDUCATION--Construction Forum Addresses Labour Shortages and Replacement Demand
Construction industry leaders and government representatives are meeting in Halifax, today, Sept. 14, to make plans to meet a workforce challenge -- a need for more than 5,000 new workers over the next decade.
Awareness Campaign Boosts Interest in Adult Learning Programs
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 10, 2007 11:40 AM
EDUCATION--Awareness Campaign Boosts Interest in Adult Learning Programs
Hundreds of Nova Scotians are finding their way to adult learning programs and services as a result of a new awareness campaign.
Adult Learners, Literacy Advocates Honoured
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 7, 2007 10:36 AM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners, Literacy Advocates Honoured
Adult learners who have improved their literacy and succeeded in workplace education, and the literacy organizations and volunteers who support them, were honoured today, Sept. 7, at Nova Scotia's 17th annual International Literacy Day celebrations in Dartmouth.
Des programmes élargis sont les principales initiatives pour la nouvelle année scolaire
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 4, 2007 12:39 PM
ÉDUCATION--Des programmes élargis sont les principales initiatives pour la nouvelle année scolaire
Un plus grand nombre d'étudiants profiteront cette année de deux programmes du niveau secondaire qui ont été élargis pour offrir des plus grands défis aux étudiants et pour encourager davantage leur participation.
Expanded IB, O2 Programs Top Initiatives for New School Year
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 4, 2007 12:38 PM
EDUCATION--Expanded IB, O2 Programs Top Initiatives for New School Year
More students will benefit this year from two high school programs that have been expanded to further challenge and engage students.
Nova Scotia Education System Continues to Excel
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 30, 2007 11:02 AM
EDUCATION--Nova Scotia Education System Continues to Excel
Nova Scotia's public-education system continues to meet and exceed national education standards, says a Statistics Canada report released today, Aug. 30. The report compares several education benchmarks between 1998-99 and 2004-05.
Publication d'un rapport sur l'éducation spéciale
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 22, 2007 10:25 AM
ÉDUCATION–-Publication d'un rapport sur l'éducation spéciale
Un rapport présentant des recommandations pour l'amélioration des programmes destinés aux élèves qui ont des besoins spéciaux est disponible aux fins d'évaluation par le public.
Report on Special Education Released
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 22, 2007 10:18 AM
EDUCATION--Report on Special Education Released
A report with recommendations for improvements for special needs students programs is open for public input.
Progress Being Made on Truro, Musquodoboit Area School Construction
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 16, 2007 9:14 AM
EDUCATION--Progress Being Made on Truro, Musquodoboit Area School Construction
Three new school construction projects in the Truro and Musquodoboit areas are on track for completion over the coming year.
Programs Help Graduates Manage Student Loan Debt
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 8, 2007 5:14 PM
EDUCATION--Programs Help Graduates Manage Student Loan Debt
University and college graduates will have more flexibility in managing their student loan debts through two new provincial government programs introduced today, Aug. 8.
Adult Learner Wins Premier's Award for Achievement
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 8, 2007 3:17 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learner Wins Premier's Award for Achievement
After 19 years, Julie Champagne went back to school to be a better role model and provider for her children. She graduated with her high school diploma in June and plans to pursue a career in nursing. This week she was announced as the Nova Scotia recipient of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award.
Nova Scotian Educator Receives International Award
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 18, 2007 9:13 AM
EDUCATION--Nova Scotian Educator Receives International Award
A long time Nova Scotian educator, who is leading the expansion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program in Nova Scotia schools, has won the IB North America Inspiration Award.
$1.8 million to Improve Literacy of African Nova Scotian Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 13, 2007 12:08 PM
EDUCATION--$1.8 million to Improve Literacy of African Nova Scotian Students
African Nova Scotia students will benefit from a $1.8 million investment to improve literacy and raise the overall achievement of black learners.