1165 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Math Teachers Becoming Math Leaders
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 16, 2002 10:42 AM
EDUCATION--Math Teachers Becoming Math Leaders
Almost 900 math teachers from across the province are training
this spring to become math leaders. These leaders will share
their new expertise with colleagues in their schools to
strengthen the provincial math program.
Minister Responds to Allegations of Misappropriation
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 10, 2002 10:06 AM
EDUCATION--Minister Responds to Allegations of Misappropriation
Education Minister Jane Purves responded today, May 10, to
allegations of misappropriation of funds in the post-secondary
sector with actions of her own. Earlier today, the president of
the Collège de l'Acadie announced that a senior administrator has
allegedly misappropriated a significant amount of money.
Canadian History Workshop
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 8, 2002 10:45 AM
EDUCATION--Canadian History Workshop
Nova Scotia teachers are gathering in Halifax today, May 8, for a
workshop on implementing the new Canadian history requirement for
high school. The workshop will run until Friday, May 10.
Technology Expo Helps Learners with Special Needs
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 3, 2002 10:00 AM
EDUCATION--Technology Expo Helps Learners with Special Needs
Hundreds of educators and learners from across Nova Scotia are
attending the second annual Assistive Technology Expo today, May
3.
Minister Takes Action
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 26, 2002 9:33 AM
EDUCATION--Minister Takes Action
Nova Scotia's education minister is using her power under the
Education Act in a controversial school board decision involving
a teacher and teacher's assistant.
Committee to Explore Direction of Immersion Programs
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 25, 2002 5:24 PM
EDUCATION--Committee to Explore Direction of Immersion Programs
The Department of Education has asked for a committee to be
formed with the Halifax Regional School Board to explore the
future direction of its French immersion programs.
Second Status Update for Sir John A. Macdonald High School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 16, 2002 5:06 PM
EDUCATION--CXN--Second Status Update for Sir John A. Macdonald
High School
The second summary report on the testing of the grounds and
building of Sir John A. Macdonald High School was released today,
April 16.
Province Acts to Restore Stability in Strait School Board
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 5, 2002 12:03 PM
EDUCATION--Province Acts to Restore Stability in Strait School
Board
Education Minister Jane Purves today announced a comprehensive
plan to help restore stability to the Strait Regional School
Board. The plan included legislative changes to strengthen
accountability for all school boards.
Math Results Not Surprising, Says Purves
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 3, 2002 4:17 PM
EDUCATION--Math Results Not Surprising, Says Purves
Nova Scotia students are not the only ones struggling with math.
Results of a national assessment released today show that
students across the country are having difficulties.
Province Launches School Improvement Pilot Program
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 3, 2002 11:41 AM
EDUCATION--Province Launches School Improvement Pilot Program
Eight schools in Nova Scotia will take part in a new pilot
program to help create more effective schools. Education Minister
Jane Purves today announced funding for the four-year pilot
program that will recognize schools for achieving specific goals.
New Act for Higher Education Commission Introduced
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 2, 2002 2:45 PM
EDUCATION--New Act for Higher Education Commission Introduced
Education Minister Jane Purves introduced legislation today,
April 2, to replace the act that now governs the Maritime
Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC).
Southwest School Board Structure to Stay
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 27, 2002 3:52 PM
EDUCATION--Southwest School Board Structure to Stay
Some changes are on the way for the Southwest Regional School
Board, but the structure is here to stay. Education Minister
Jane Purves made the announcement today in response to the Report
of the Southwest School Board Evaluation team.
Youth Employability Project Recognized for Commitment
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 25, 2002 2:36 PM
EDUCATION--Youth Employability Project Recognized for Commitment
to Youth
The Youth Employability Project (YEP) will receive the 2001
Community Partners Award from the Nova Scotia Council for the
Family today, March 25. The project is administered by the Centre
for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED) and funded
by Human Resources Development Canada and the Nova Scotia
Department of Community Services.
Math Strategy to Help Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 22, 2002 11:14 AM
EDUCATION--Math Strategy to Help Students
A comprehensive math strategy is adding books and other resources
to Nova Scotia classrooms to help students master critical math
skills.
Action Plan to Improve Student Learning
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 22, 2002 11:10 AM
EDUCATION--Action Plan to Improve Student Learning
More support for students and teachers in math and language arts
and more accountability in the public school system are the
cornerstone of a new action plan to improve student learning in
Nova Scotia.
Site Selected for New Shelburne High School
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 21, 2002 4:24 PM
EDUCATION--Site Selected for New Shelburne High School
Students and staff at Shelburne High School are another step
closer to their new school. The site has been selected for the
new Shelburne Regional High School at Corbett's Corner on Route 3
in Shelburne.
Sir John A. Macdonald Assessment Update Released
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 21, 2002 4:23 PM
EDUCATION--Sir John A. Macdonald Assessment Update Released
An update on the status of the Sir John A. Macdonald high school
assessment was released by the Department of Education and the
school's communications committee today. The update outlines the
scope of the testing and evaluation being conducted on the school
building and grounds.
Input Sought to Update Apprenticeship Legislation
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 13, 2002 12:59 PM
EDUCATION--Input Sought to Update Apprenticeship Legislation
The province is asking for public input into how its
apprenticeship legislation should change to reflect current
labour-market conditions.
Forensic Audit, Accountability Needed
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 6, 2002 2:30 PM
EDUCATION--Forensic Audit, Accountability Needed
A forensic audit has confirmed serious and significant
unauthorized spending occurred within the Strait Regional School
Board.
Paper Planes Help Students Learn to Teach Science
Education (to March 26, 2013)
March 5, 2002 2:53 PM
EDUCATION--Paper Planes Help Students Learn to Teach Science
Paper airplanes will be flying all around Marilyn Webster's
classroom tomorrow, March 6, and she's not going to do a thing to stop it.