Nova Scotia Education

• While N.S. grad ceremonies forge ahead, some Grade 12 students saddened by cancelled proms

  Some Citadel High School Grade 12 students say they're disappointed the province cancelled school-organized proms amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

  Education

  Apr 14
• Every elementary school in Nova Scotia will get a new outdoor learning space by end of year

  Outdoor learning spaces will be constructed at elementary schools in the province by the end of 2021, thanks to a joint fund from the federal and provincial governments.

  Education

  Apr 13
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• Nova Scotia says new francophone school coming to Halifax peninsula

  The pre-primary to Grade 8 school will be located on the corner of Oxford Street and Bayers Road in Halifax, at the site of the former RCMP headquarters. 

  Canada

  Apr 9
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• A peek inside new Halifax-area high school that will be ready for students this fall

  The new building features a central stairwell, a learning centre, innovation labs, a skilled trades area and "beautiful natural light," said HRCE in a tweet. 

  Education

  Mar 26
• Nova Scotia government backtracking on site of new Eastern Shore school

  The province notes that details will only be announced after March Break, "out of respect for the school community." 

  Education

  Mar 18
• Nova Scotia first province to adopt Hansen Foundation curriculum in schools

  Rick Hansen says the province is the first in the country to modify its curriculum by adopting his foundation's resources.

  Education

  Feb 2
• Early childhood educators in Nova Scotia renew annual call for equal pay

  Union leaders are calling on the Nova Scotia government to allocate adequate funding to ensure all early childhood educators receive equal pay, regardless of where they work.

  Education

  Jan 28
• Nova Scotia reports 13 new COVID-19 cases, including 5 school-related cases

  Five new cases of the coronavirus reported on Jan. 1, and two cases previously reported, are linked to Churchill Academy, a private school in Dartmouth.

  Canada

  Jan 2
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• N.S. to spend another $14.3 million on school programs, drinking water

  The province's education and early childhood minister Zach Churchill announced the funding on Wednesday.

  Education

  Dec 2, 2020
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• Nova Scotia to spend $21M on new laptops for school students learning from home

  The province says it committed to purchasing 32,000 new Chromebooks as a way of removing barriers to education.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2020