Nova Scotia Schools

• Planned free school lunch program in N.S. a ‘great’ step, but questions remain

  Nova Scotia tabled a $16.5-billion budget on Thursday, which included an $18.8-million investment toward developing a new lunch program for students in public schools.

  Economy

  Mar 1
  
• First nor’easter of 2024 hits Nova Scotia, cancelling schools

  School is cancelled across the province as the first nor'easter of the year blows through Nova Scotia. Snowfall warnings are in effect for much of the province.

  Weather

  Jan 29
  
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• Concerns raised over ‘watered down’ program for visually impaired students

  Some families of visually impaired Nova Scotia students are voicing concerns over a change in programs offered by the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA).

  Education

  Jan 22
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• Striking Halifax-area school support workers seek answers from premier

  Striking Halifax educational support workers sought out Premier Tim Houston Monday who was visiting a Lower Sackville cafe. They called on him to 'show respect' for their plight.

  Education

  May 16, 2023
• Demand for meal programs in N.S. schools spikes amid soaring food costs

  The Breakfast Club of Canada estimates that, on average, more than 40 per cent of students in schools are now relying on food programs daily in Canada.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2023
• COVID-19: Nova Scotia to open new school year without a mask mandate

  For the first time in two years, children returning to school next month in Nova Scotia will start the year without COVID-19 protections like mask mandates.

  Health

  Aug 24, 2022
• Nova Scotia schools celebrate first Black Excellence Day

  Students, teachers and staff across the province were encouraged to wear black t-shirts and host events honouring Black excellence.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2022
• COVID-19: Nova Scotia to keep masks in schools until ‘at least’ middle of May

  Students, staff, volunteers and visitors in Nova scotia must continue wearing face masks during school hours and on school buses. The decision will be reassessed by May 20th.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2022
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• Nova Scotia schools reopen today, but teachers union worries about COVID-19 safety

  Nova Scotia Teachers Union president Paul Wozney says the government hasn't done enough to ensure students and staff are protected from COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2022
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• N.S. virtual learning decision underscores ongoing childhood poverty issues

  A report published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says Nova Scotia's childhood poverty rates have decreased by less than a percentage point over the past 30 years.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2022