1165 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Nova Scotians Have Their Say During School Board Elections
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 8, 2008 10:05 AM
EDUCATION--Nova Scotians Have Their Say During School Board Elections
Nova Scotians will have their say in how Nova Scotia's public education system is run by electing eight school boards as part of municipal elections this month.
Harmony Heights Elementary Officially Opens
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 29, 2008 1:24 PM
Harmony Heights Elementary Officially Opens
About 370 students in Salmon River, Colchester Co., are enjoying a modern, safe and healthy learning environment at Harmony Heights Elementary School.
Riverview Honoured as Cape Breton-Victoria's First Accredited School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 16, 2008 9:15 AM
EDUCATION--Riverview Honoured as Cape Breton-Victoria's First Accredited School
Riverview Rural High School was honoured today, Sept. 16, as Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board's first provincially accredited school under Nova Scotia's new school improvement program.
Le Rapport de la ministre aux parents pour l'année 2007 est publié
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 15, 2008 9:17 AM
ÉDUCATION--Le Rapport de la ministre aux parents pour l'année 2007 est publié
Le rapport sommaire des résultats des évaluations et des examens provinciaux pour l'année 2007 est maintenant disponible.
2007 Minister's Report to Parents Available
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 15, 2008 9:12 AM
EDUCATION--2007 Minister's Report to Parents Available
The summary report of the 2007 provincial student examination and assessment results is now available.
Le premier ministre présente les Prix pour le changement positif
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 11, 2008 2:12 PM
ÉDUCATION--Le premier ministre présente les Prix pour le changement positif
Les élèves qui croient au pouvoir de rétablissement de la paix de la couleur rose pourront gagner un peu d'argent pour les aider à payer leurs études postsecondaires.
Premier Announces Power of Positive Change Award
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 11, 2008 2:11 PM
EDUCATION--Premier Announces Power of Positive Change Award
Students who believe in the peacemaking powers of pink stand to make a little green to help pay for their post-secondary education.
Consultation Backs Most Proposals to Improve School Board Governance
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 8, 2008 5:02 PM
EDUCATION--Consultation Backs Most Proposals to Improve School Board Governance
Legislative changes proposed by Education Minister Karen Casey to increase the effectiveness of elected school boards have received general support, based on the results of a public consultation that concluded Sept. 2.
Greenfield, Other New Schools Open
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 5, 2008 2:45 PM
EDUCATION--Greenfield, Other New Schools Open
A school built with community hands is one of three new schools welcoming students this week.
Du nouveau à la rentrée scolaire : éducation physique obligatoire, plus de cours d'alternance études-travail, 2000 élèves de plus au primaire
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 3, 2008 8:39 AM
ÉDUCATION--Du nouveau à la rentrée scolaire : éducation physique obligatoire, plus de cours d'alternance études-travail,
2 000 élèves de plus au primaire
Cette semaine, au moment de la rentrée scolaire, les écoles partout en Nouvelle-Écosse accueilleront au primaire le plus grand groupe d'élèves depuis près d'une dizaine d'années.
Compulsory Phys Ed, More Co-op, 2,000 More Primary Students Highlight New School Year
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 3, 2008 8:38 AM
EDUCATION--Compulsory Phys Ed, More Co-op, 2,000 More Primary Students Highlight New School Year
Schools across Nova Scotia will welcome the largest group of Primary students in almost a decade when the 2008-09 school year begins this week.
New Student Loan System Cuts Costs, Time
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 28, 2008 9:35 AM
EDUCATION--New Student Loan System Cuts Costs, Time
A new streamlined student loan process that saves borrowers hundreds of dollars and hours of time is one of several government initiatives that will greet students arriving at universities and colleges next week.
Special Needs Support Program Gets Fourth Year
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 21, 2008 12:53 PM
EDUCATION--Special Needs Support Program Gets Fourth Year
A tuition support program for students with special needs has been expanded.
Consultations sur la gestion des conseils scolaires prolongées
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 19, 2008 3:24 PM
ÉDUCATION--Consultations sur la gestion des conseils scolaires prolongées
Les membres du public disposent de plus de temps pour partager leurs commentaires sur l'amélioration de l'efficacité des conseils scolaires.
Consultation on School Board Governance Extended
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 19, 2008 3:21 PM
EDUCATION--Consultation on School Board Governance Extended
The public has more time to provide input on increasing effectiveness of school boards.
Discussion sur le renforcement de la gestion des conseils scolaires
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 31, 2008 11:59 AM
ÉDUCATION--Discussion sur le renforcement de la gestion des conseils scolaires
La Province prévoit offrir aux conseils scolaires de la Nouvelle-Écosse un plus grand nombre d'options pour mieux gérer la conduite des conseillers.
Discussion Launched on Improving School Board Governance
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 31, 2008 11:54 AM
EDUCATION--Discussion Launched on Improving School Board Governance
The province plans to provide Nova Scotia's elected school boards with more options to better govern the conduct of members.
Nova Scotia Education Indicators Positive
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 29, 2008 10:25 AM
Nova Scotia Education Indicators Positive
Nova Scotia students are more likely to graduate than the national average and are being supported by more educators for each pupil, Statistics Canada has reported.
Province Offers Financial Help to Tri-County Regional School Board
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 24, 2008 2:04 PM
EDUCATION--Province Offers Financial Help to Tri-County Regional School Board
The Tri-County Regional School Board will deliver a balanced budget this year with the help of a one-time $500,000 grant from the province.
Appeal by Former HRSB Members Dismissed
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 3, 2008 4:22 PM
EDUCATION--Appeal by Former HRSB Members Dismissed
Nova Scotia's highest court has upheld Education Minister Karen Casey's decision to replace the elected members of the former Halifax Regional School Board with an appointed, one-person board.