Earlier this year, Nova Scotia quietly rolled out a new option for high school students to take some courses online, and the Department of Education is now working on expanding the offering.
Nova Scotia opposition parties are renewing calls for government to set up a universal school lunch program to support children and families dealing with food insecurity as the new school year approaches.
Schools in Nova Scotia are adopting a new, phonics-centered approach to literacy, but critics say the province still needs to outline a clear plan for implementation if it hopes to change reading outcomes for young students.