1165 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Province Observes School Bus Safety Week
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 16, 2006 11:56 AM
EDUCATION--Province Observes School Bus Safety Week
Teachers and students in Nova Scotia can mark School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 15–21, by becoming more aware of how to be safe around and in buses.
Library Cards a Valuable School Supply
Education (to March 26, 2013)
October 2, 2006 10:37 AM
EDUCATION--Library Cards a Valuable School Supply
Students are packing their knapsacks with books and binders, and going to class, but are they carrying the most valuable school supply of all? A library card.
G. R. Saunders Funding Approved
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 29, 2006 3:43 PM
EDUCATION--G. R. Saunders Funding Approved
A new gymnasium, library, cafeteria and music facilities are coming for the students, teachers and staff at G. R. Saunders Elementary School in Stellarton, Pictou Co., thanks to an additional $1.5 million for school improvements.
Premier anniversaire du plan Vie et apprentissage II
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 28, 2006 1:26 PM
ÉDUCATION--Premier anniversaire du plan Vie et apprentissage II
Michael MacKinnon dit que son école, qui était déjà une bonne école, est devenue une très bonne école et que cela s'est fait tout simplement en introduisant une petite dose de respect.
Learning For Life II Plan Marks First Anniversary
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 28, 2006 1:24 PM
EDUCATION--Learning For Life II Plan Marks First Anniversary
Michael MacKinnon says his school has gone from good to great, all because of a little respect.
Province Helps North Queens Schools Family
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 18, 2006 3:00 PM
EDUCATION--Province Helps North Queens Schools Family
Within days of a tragic fire that destroyed their elementary school and damaged their high school, the Department of Education is acting to restore normalcy for the families and students of Caledonia, Queens Co.
Les employeurs et les élèves retournent à l'école
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 14, 2006 11:23 AM
ÉDUCATION--Les employeurs et les élèves retournent à l'école
Les employeurs vont se joindre aux élèves cet automne pour la rentrée des classes, dans le cadre d'un nouveau programme appelé « Options et opportunités ».
Employers and Students Go Back to School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 14, 2006 11:20 AM
EDUCATION--Employers and Students Go Back to School
Employers are joining students this fall as they go back to school. It is all part of a new program called Options and Opportunities.
Amherst School Closure Meeting Moved to New Location
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 13, 2006 1:53 PM
EDUCATION--Amherst School Closure Meeting Moved to New Location
Everyone planning to attend a public meeting on Monday, Oct. 2, in Amherst, about the school closure review process should note that it has been moved to a new location.
Fast Foods to be Phased Out of Schools
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 12, 2006 11:21 AM
EDUCATION/HEALTH PROMOTION/PROTECTION--Fast Foods to be Phased Out of Schools
Chocolate bars, soft drinks and many deep-fried foods will be removed from school canteens, cafeterias and vending machines across the province.
Truro School Closure Meeting Moved to New Location
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 11, 2006 9:17 AM
EDUCATION--Truro School Closure Meeting Moved to New Location
Everyone planning to attend a public meeting on Thursday, Sept. 14, about the school closure review process should note that it has been moved to a new location.
Employers Asked to Get Involved in Education System
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 8, 2006 12:11 PM
EDUCATION--Employers Asked to Get Involved in Education System
Karrie Scribner is doing her part to build the Nova Scotia Hospital's future workforce. She has been taking students for work placements for the last eight years.
Adult Learners, Literacy Advocates Honoured
Education (to March 26, 2013)
September 8, 2006 10:41 AM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners, Literacy Advocates Honoured
Adult learners who have improved their literacy levels and succeeded in workplace education, as well as the literacy practitioners and volunteers who support them, were honoured today, Sept. 8, at Nova Scotia's 16th annual International Literacy Day celebrations in Dartmouth.
Students Are Newest Canvas for Artists
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 31, 2006 12:53 PM
EDUCATION--Students Are Newest Canvas for Artists
Performers, painters, and writers will soon be using their unique talents to inspire the minds of Nova Scotia students.
La province prévoit des réunions sur les fermetures d'écoles
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 29, 2006 12:31 PM
ÉDUCATION--La province prévoit des réunions sur les fermetures d'écoles
La province va organiser des consultations à l'automne pour offrir aux parents, aux élèves, aux conseils scolaires et aux communautés l'occasion de faire des commentaires et des suggestions concernant l'examen du processus actuellement en cours pour les fermetures d'écoles.
Province Schedules School Closure Meetings
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 29, 2006 12:21 PM
EDUCATION--Province Schedules School Closure Meetings
Consultations will be held in the fall to provide parents, students, school boards and communities an opportunity to have input into the review of the current school closure process.
Teachers in Halifax to Mark International Reading Assessment
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 24, 2006 2:32 PM
EDUCATION--Teachers in Halifax to Mark International Reading Assessment
Teachers from across Canada are in Halifax this week to help measure the reading skills of the country's Grade 4 students.
Public School System Efficient and Effective
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 3, 2006 11:45 AM
EDUCATION--Public School System Efficient and Effective
Nova Scotia's public school system is meeting and exceeding key national education quality benchmarks, says a report from Statistics Canada that was released today, Aug. 3.
Debt Reduction Awards To Double
Education (to March 26, 2013)
August 1, 2006 10:06 AM
EDUCATION--Debt Reduction Awards To Double
Recent college and university graduates can keep more of their earnings, after improvements to the province's student assistance program come into effect today, Aug. 1.
Adult Learner Wins Premier's Award for Achievement
Education (to March 26, 2013)
July 28, 2006 2:29 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learner Wins Premier's Award for Achievement
Jason Dykens is setting a good example for his children. The married father of three was working for minimum wage and decided to continue his education to secure a higher paying job for his family. He completed his General Education Diploma (GED) in May 2006, and on Thursday, July 27, was announced the Nova Scotia recipient of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award.