N.S. needs human trafficking education to inform, protect children, PC’s say
PICTOU: With the highest per capita rates in the country and an average age of recruitment of 13 years old, Nova Scotia must step up the fight against human trafficking.…
N.S. public schools to receive AED’s, province announces
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Rankin government announced today, March 16, a $700,000 investment to equip all public schools in Nova Scotia with automated external defibrillators (AED’s). “A school building is the…
N.S. announces $64.2 million investment in school upgrades
HALIFAX: Modern schools are the heart of growing, vibrant communities, which is why Nova Scotia continues to make significant investments in new school construction and renovations through the five-year school…
Churchill announces partnership between N.S., Rick Hansen Foundation
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: The province is working with the Rick Hansen Foundation to promote inclusion and accessibility in public school classrooms so all students feel welcomed, valued and supported. Curriculum learning…
PC’s Halman says air quality review for schools should be made public
DARTMOUTH: Parents and teachers deserve to know what the Liberal government is hiding about school air quality reviews, says PC Education Critic and Dartmouth East MLA Tim Halman. “I worry…
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…