1165 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Proposed Changes To Update Trade Regulations
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 2, 2005 9:20 AM
EDUCATION--Proposed Changes To Update Trade Regulations
Proposed changes to update provincial regulations will help apprentices in designated trades achieve certification. The province is looking for public input into the proposed changes, which were developed by business and labour representatives of 11 trades.
Student MLAs Debate Driving Age and Tobacco Sales
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 27, 2005 11:51 AM
EDUCATION--Student MLAs Debate Driving Age and Tobacco Sales
To raise or not to raise the provincial driving age is one of the hot topics Nova Scotia high school students will debate this weekend as part of Model Legislature 2005.
Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority Gets Interim CEO
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 18, 2005 3:34 PM
EDUCATION--Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority Gets Interim CEO
Kenneth Gunn, a career educator from Prince Edward Island, has been appointed interim chief executive officer of the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority, the Department of Education announced today, May 18.
Eastern Shore School Gets Formal Start
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 17, 2005 9:40 AM
EDUCATION--Eastern Shore School Gets Formal Start
Students, staff, and community members moved a step closer to a new Grade Primary to 9 school on the Eastern Shore today, May 17, with a ceremonial sod-turning.
Premier's Literacy Award Recognizes Exceptional Adult Learner
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 16, 2005 3:28 PM
EDUCATION--Premier's Literacy Award Recognizes Exceptional Adult Learner
For adults, going back to school to improve their literacy skills requires courage and commitment, but the payoff can be tremendous. Later this summer, Premier John Hamm will recognize one outstanding adult learner with Nova Scotia's first Council of the Federation Literacy Award. Nominations are now being accepted.
New Plan To Help Students Do Better
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 12, 2005 10:37 AM
EDUCATION--New Plan To Help Students Do Better
A new, four-year plan to help more students succeed in school and
in life was launched by Premier John Hamm and Education Minister
Jamie Muir at Auburn Drive High School in Dartmouth today, May
12.
Principals to Get More Support
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 10, 2005 12:44 PM
EDUCATION--Principals to Get More Support
Nova Scotia's school principals will be looking at ways to
improve their role as educational leaders in their schools. More
than 250 elementary school principals from across the province
are wrapping up the first of three meetings today, May 10, in
Halifax.
G.R. Saunders Construction Timeline and Budget Established
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 6, 2005 10:58 AM
EDUCATION--G.R. Saunders Construction Timeline and Budget
Established
Students at G.R. Saunders Elementary School in Stellarton will
soon have a bigger and better facility. The Department of
Education announced today, May 6, it has set a timeline and
budget for the renovation process that will result in
improvements to the school's gymnasium, library, cafeteria and
music facilities.
Citadel High Scheduled for September 2007
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 4, 2005 11:55 AM
EDUCATION--Citadel High Scheduled for September 2007
The new high school for peninsular Halifax will open in September
2007, the Department of Education announced today, May 4.
NSTU and Department of Education Open Negotiations
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 27, 2005 12:06 PM
EDUCATION--NSTU and Department of Education Open Negotiations
The Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU), representing teachers in
the public schools of the province, and the Department of
Education opened negotiations on a new Teachers' Provincial
Agreement today, April 27, at 9:30 a.m.
Bill Tightens Rules For School Board Members
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 22, 2005 10:37 AM
EDUCATION--Bill Tightens Rules For School Board Members
School board members convicted of serious offences would lose
their positions under amendments to the Education Act introduced
today, April 22.
Legislation Introduced to Change UCCB's Name
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 20, 2005 2:28 PM
EDUCATION--Legislation Introduced to Change UCCB's Name
Education Minister Jamie Muir introduced legislation today, April
20, to change the name of University College of Cape Breton
(UCCB) to Cape Breton University.
Nouveau nom pour l'université francophone
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 20, 2005 2:27 PM
ÉDUCATION--Nouveau nom pour l'université francophone
Le ministre de l'Éducation, Jamie Muir, a présenté aujourd'hui le
20 avril une loi qui permettra de modifier le nom de l'Université
Sainte-Anne -- Collège de l'Acadie à l'Université Sainte-Anne.
New Name for Francophone University
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 20, 2005 2:24 PM
EDUCATION--New Name for Francophone University
Education Minister Jamie Muir introduced legislation today, April
20, to change the name of Université Sainte-Anne -- Collège de
l'Acadie to Université Sainte-Anne.
Site Selected For Glace Bay Junior High
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 19, 2005 12:16 PM
EDUCATION--Site Selected For Glace Bay Junior High
A site on Highland Street has been chosen for the new Glace Bay
Junior High School, Department of Education officials said today,
April 19.
Supports for Healthy Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 18, 2005 10:09 AM
PREMIER'S OFFICE/HEALTH PROMOTION/EDUCATION--Supports for Healthy
Students
Students in Nova Scotia schools will have healthier food choices
and more opportunities to be active, thanks to new supports
announced by Premier John Hamm today, April 18.
La Semaine de l'éducation célèbre l'histoire
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 18, 2005 9:58 AM
ÉDUCATION--La Semaine de l'éducation célèbre l'histoire
Au cours de ses 33 ans d'enseignement, Greg King a transmis à des
centaines d'élèves sa passion pour l'histoire, par des moyens
plutôt inhabituels. Par exemple, le mois dernier M. King et ses
étudiants de l'école Prince Andrew High School ont organisé une
conférence nationale sur l'explosion d'Halifax.
Education Week Celebrates History
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 18, 2005 9:55 AM
EDUCATION--Education Week Celebrates History
In his 33 years as a teacher, Greg King has instilled hundreds of
students with his love of history -- and used some unusual
methods along the way. Last month, for example, he and his
students at Prince Andrew High School organized a national
conference on the Halifax Explosion.
Training Boat Builders To Meet Industry Demand
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 13, 2005 3:34 PM
EDUCATION--Training Boat Builders To Meet Industry Demand
Boat yards across the province have turned into classrooms,
giving Nova Scotians a chance to train and work in the thriving
boat-building industry.
Marks Improve in Physics and English
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 12, 2005 10:36 AM
EDUCATION--Marks Improve in Physics and English
Nova Scotia students showed a significant improvement in
provincial physics and English tests in the 2003-04 school year.
Results were released today, April 12, in the fourth annual
Minister's Report to Parents.