Education and Early Childhood Development

First Pre-Primary Locations Named

Forty-three locations across the province have been selected to offer pre-primary programming to four-year-olds this fall. This includes our eight existing Early Years Centres.

The first year of the program will see 50 classrooms in 43 locations across Nova Scotia.

Pre-Primary Program Information

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School boards are hiring early childhood educators. Visit jobs.ednet.ns.ca for opportunities.
Council to Improve Classroom Conditions in Place

Fourteen Nova Scotians who will be tasked to improve the teaching and learning environment in Nova Scotia classrooms have been selected to form the Council to Improve Classroom Conditions.

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Quatorze Néo-Écossais qui seront responsables de l'amélioration de l'environnement d'enseignement et d'apprentissage dans les classes de la Nouvelle-Écosse ont été choisis afin de former le Conseil pour l'amélioration des conditions en salle de classe.

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Inter-University Research Network Application for Funding

The Inter-University Research Network is once again inviting applications from Nova Scotia educators and University students and faculty for funding to support research on improving student achievement in Nova Scotia, including evidence-based ways to understand and address the achievement gaps. English | Français

Student Attendance and Engagement Policy

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has developed a draft attendance and engagement policy to set clear, consistent expectations regarding student attendance in our public schools. Learn more.