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Education

Kierra D’penha, 8, coded a message for astronauts at the Halifax Central Library on Tuesday.

How some kids are sending jokes into orbit while learning to code

Kids code messages for astronauts Tuesday as part of Astro Pi: Mission Zero project

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Feb 5, 2020

University of King's College launched a scholarly inquiry into their historical connections with slavery in Feb. 2018. The results of that inquiry were presented during an information session Monday afternoon.

King's College founder Charles Inglis contributed to 'legacy of slavery'

Scholarly inquiry shows many university founders had deep ties to slavery

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Jan 28, 2020

Citadel High School students share their perspectives after casting their vote.

Federal electionYoung Haligonians ready to talk politics after Student Vote

Elections Canada organizes a mock vote for elementary and high school students

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Nov 7, 2019

A transition year program could start up at the Friendship Centre in September.

Mi'kmaqFriendship Centre wants to help Indigenous students in post-secondary schools

Halifax program expected to launch in September

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Feb 8, 2019

The faculty union at Mount Saint Vincent University says it will strike if a meeting Jan. 2 doesn't result in a contract deal.

LabourFaculty strike at MSVU? Jan. 2 is decision day

If an agreement isn’t reached, MSVUFA vows to strike on Jan. 7

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Dec 4, 2018

Cannabis use might lead to worse academic performance, higher debt, lower paying jobs, or more psychological problems.

cannabisGo to high school, don't go to school high, study says

Researchers followed young cannabis users for 10 years

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Nov 10, 2018

As federal legalization approaches, universities and colleges are starting to offer cannabis programs.

Cannabis educationCourses in cannabis marketing, cultivation are cropping up as legalization approaches

Dal’s Continuing Education College offering courses in growing, sales and finances

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Feb 16, 2018

Clarke, Canada's Poet Laureate, reads an excerpt of his poem at Dalhousie's Bicentennial Launch

RacismQ&A: Renowned Dalhousie alumnus reflects on racism and slavery

'Should the university change its name? I wouldn’t be happy with that'

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Feb 15, 2018

Province and NSTU disagree on Glaze report implementation.

SchoolsStay or leave: Supervisory staff at schools given year to decide on future in NSTU

NSTU's position regarding report implementation stays the same

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Feb 15, 2018

Karly Kehoe(middle), Edward Lempinen(right) hope that more refugee scholars can come to Nova Scotia to continue their research.

RefugeesHalifax would be a good home for refugee scholars, researcher says

Saint Mary’s University partners with international group that helps at-risk scholars

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Feb 14, 2018