On Friday, public schools across Nova Scotia will take part in Black Excellence Day to celebrate the stories, art, and innovations of Black people and their communities. “Students and staff in Nova Scotia’s public schools as well as supporters are invited to wear black t-shirts to celebrate and stand in unity in support of the […]
NSTU president concerned about conflict as province announces end to mask mandate in schools
The head of the union representing the province’s teachers says while members appear evenly split over the removal of mandatory masking in schools, there are concerns teachers will bear the brunt of family’s frustrations over the province’s decision. “You can strongly recommend (masking), but as soon as you remove the word mandatory, I think we’re […]
“Representation matters”: Vince Williams talks about the inaugural CFL Officiating Academy training camp
This past weekend in Toronto, the CFL held its training camp for the upcoming 2022 season for league officials who referee CFL games. It was also the first training camp attended by participants of the inaugural CFL’s Officiating Academy, which was announced earlier this month. Vince Williams of Halifax and Anthony Williams from Dartmouth are […]
Black Youth Development Mentorship Program gets word out to high school students
A mentorship program aimed at getting more young Black people employed in the provincial government is entering its second year this summer. The Black Youth Development Mentorship Program (BYDMP) gives students in grades 11 and 12 full-time summer employment within various departments of the provincial government. Each student is paired with a mentor of African […]
Dartmouth junior high students create project to raise awareness about sexual violence
A group of Grade 9 students at Bicentennial School in Dartmouth are wrapping up the school year having learned more about sexual violence, assault, and harassment with a project they created in their class. In October, the students, including Athena Woodford, Meredith Gall, and Neil Rissesco, were talking in an informal online class group chat […]
New report finds poverty, systemic racism and discrimination “most urgent threats” to well-being of NS children, youth
A new report on the well-being of Nova Scotia’s children and youth has found that while many are doing well, far too many are being left behind. The ‘One Chance to be a Child’ report was released Tuesday. Described as the first “comprehensive snapshot” of child and youth well-being in the province, the data profile […]
Acadian, francophone group hosting rally to support French first-language education, private member’s bill
A group representing Nova Scotia’s Acadian and francophone parents is holding a rally outside the legislature on Wednesday to support French first-language education and to urge MLAs to support a Liberal private member’s bill. “We’re often not very loud about our needs as a community and as an education system,” Caroline Arsenault, president of the […]
Black mother dissatisfied with school’s response to racist bullying of her children by white classmate
A Black mother of students at Admiral Westphal Elementary in Dartmouth is raising concerns about the school’s handling of ongoing instances of racist bullying at the school that resulted in one of her children being called the N-word by a white classmate. She said she repeatedly tried to address the issue with the school. When […]
Early elementary school students are struggling to meet reading benchmarks
The Nova Scotia Department of Education confirms an increasing number of children in early elementary school (Primary to Grade 4) are struggling to meet expectations when it comes to reading. This is not the fault of students or teachers or families. It’s almost to be expected considering the school time children have missed over the […]
Teachers Union president doubts in-person classes will last long
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. On the first day of in-person learning since December, the head of the union representing Nova Scotia’s teachers said he’s doubtful schools will remain open for long. “I think at best, we’re looking at a war of […]
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