HNRH teacher named Education Week Award recipient by CCRCE
KENNETCOOK: A teacher from Hants North Rural High has won an Education Week Award. Recipient Cyril Venoit was announced by the Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education on April 17.…
REC, SDES teacher picks up Education Week Award
SHUBENACADIE: A teacher from two local area schools has won an Education Week Award. Gord Pictou was announced as one of the award winners by Chignecto Central Regional Centre for…
Education Minister issues statement on N.S. Teachers strike vote
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Becky Druhan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. “While I’m of course disappointed at the vote results, I’m not surprised. Teachers were…
Province launches New teacher certification online portal
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making it easier for new teachers to come to the province and for current teachers to submit information to the Office of Teacher Certification. A new…
Province investing in technology for students, teachers
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is purchasing more Chromebooks, iPads and laptops to support students and teachers across the province. The $10-million EdTech Refresh Plan complements other recent technological investments, including more…
N.S. to train more medical laboratory techs through innovative partnership: Minister Wong
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia continues to move quickly to train more people for high-demand healthcare jobs across the province, the Minister of Advanced Education said. Starting in September, a new, flexible…
N.S. students to learn about importance of agriculture during Agriculture Literacy Month
From a press release: HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Nova Scotia students will learn about the importance of agriculture during Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month, which began March 1. The month aims to connect…
OP-ED: Student achievement and well-being a priority
The following is an Op-Ed from Becky Druhan, Education and Early Childhood Development Minister. How are our kids doing in school? This is the fundamental question all parents and caregivers…
New social work cohort for Black/African Nova Scotian Students
FALL RIVER: N.S. is investing in training to help address under-representation of Black/African Nova Scotians in the social work field and ease pressures on the healthcare and social service systems.…
Crosswalk flags installed at new crosswalk light in Fall River
FALL RIVER: The very visible crosswalk flags have been placed at another crosswalk in Fall River. On Oct. 12, Norm Collins from Crosswalk Safety was at the Gordon R. Snow…