School lunch program expands to all public schools
HALIFAX: Students in every public school will have access to healthy, affordable lunches when the final phase of the Nova Scotia School Lunch Program launches in high schools this September.…
Houston government’s education cuts will hurt students, families: NDP’s Wozney
(We are reposting this story due to the website issues this week) LOWER SACKVILLE: NSNDP Education Critic Paul Wozney made the following statement about the Houston government’s cuts to education…
Province expands education, training in Disability support sector
HALIFAX: Expanded education and training opportunities will strengthen Nova Scotia’s disability support workforce and advance the Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy. The province has partnered with Nova Scotia Community College…
Column: N.S. Budget invests in healthcare, housing, and education
The following is the monthly column submitted to media by Premier Tim Houston’s office. Nova Scotians don’t need to be told the world is uncertain. They can see it in…
Lockview High students stage walkout protest over provincial budget cuts
FALL RIVER: Approximately 150 students from Lockview High School took part in a walkout protest on Wednesday, voicing concerns about provincial budget cuts they say will impact arts programs, education…
N.S. investing in Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention
HALIFAX: The province is is making temporary changes to the Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention program to ensure more children with autism spectrum disorder can access supports. A one-time investment of…
EDUCATION PLAN: NDP, PC’s issue statements on province’s update
These are statements issued by the NDP’s Gary Burrill and PC Party Education Critic Tim Halman HALIFAX: PC Education critic Tim Halman said the following: “While I’m pleased to finally…
COVID19: Province provides update as students, staff set to return to school Sept. 8
HRM: As students and staff return to class on Sept. 8, a plan is in place to respond to a potential COVID-19 exposure in school. “I want to welcome our…
Group: Over 11,000 Nova Scotians demand a safe Back-to-School plan
Press release from N.S. Families for public education HALIFAX: In one week, a petition from Nova Scotian parents, families, and concerned citizens has garnered over 11,000 signatures. The petition demands…
NDP: Liberals must answer questions from parents, teacher about schools
Release from the N.S. NDP HALIFAX – NDP Education spokesperson Claudia Chender made the following statement about the joint press conference held by the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union and Nova…