https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news.html News - Education and Early Childhood Development https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2024.04.0161.html A community hub with child-care facilities is being integrated into the design of the new kindergarten-to-Grade 5 school in the north end of Saint John. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:21:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2024.04.0156.html The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has released an implementation plan and accountability framework for a steering committee’s long-term recommendations to improve the anglophone education sector. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2024.04.0149.html This year’s $1.9 billion budget for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development was tabled today at the legislative assembly. This represents an increase of $200 million over last year’s budget. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:55:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2024.04.0144.html The names of the recipients of the second annual Étincelles awards were announced this week. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:08:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2024.03.0124.html The provincial government is partnering with Sistema New Brunswick and bestselling author Dan Brown to give schools access to cross-curricular resources to accompany Brown’s Wild Symphony. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:27:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2024.03.0122.html The 35th Provincial French Pride Week will be celebrated March 18-22. This year's slogan is Ma vie, ma francophonie (My life, my Francophonie). Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:42:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2024.02.0089.html Students in the province’s anglophone education sector will have access to new language-learning opportunities through a new centre of excellence. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:12:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2024.02.0088.html The following statement was issued by Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan to mark the annual Pink Shirt Day. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:07:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2024.02.0081.html Construction on the new kindergarten to Grade 8 school in Campbellton is set to get underway this spring, replacing two of the oldest schools in the province. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:10:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2024.02.0063.html Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan issued the following statement today in recognition of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week: Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:20:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2024.01.0041.html As part of several commitments made last July for the anglophone education system, 100 academic support teacher positions have been created and 87 of them have been filled. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:58:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2024.01.0030.html The following statement was issued by Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan in observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:50:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.12.0600.html The 13th annual Ring A Bell campaign, co-ordinated between Dots NB / Partners for Youth and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, is taking place Dec. 4-8 this year. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:53:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.12.0597.html The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is launching an open call for proposals to create designated preschool early learning and child-care spaces. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:14:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.11.0594.html The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development will begin to implement several long-term recommendations put forward by the executive steering committee to improve the anglophone education sector. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.11.0593.html The names of those receiving the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development’s Excellence in Education Awards (francophone sector) were announced this week. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:59:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.11.0588.html The provincial government will invest $187.4 million during the 2024-25 fiscal year to support its goal of building a better education system in public schools while alleviating increased enrolment pressures caused by population growth. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:38:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.11.0537.html Students in the education system’s anglophone sector can now gain experience and pursue a career pathway in trades and manufacturing with the support of a new centre of excellence. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:43:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.10.0510.html Provincial assessment results in both the anglophone and francophone education sectors remained stable during the 2022-23 year, with each sector reporting improvements in different areas. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:11:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.10.0509.html The following statement was issued by Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan in recognition of World Teachers’ Day. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:17:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.09.0493.html The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is giving students better access to healthy foods at school. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:11:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.09.0487.html Finance and Treasury Board Minister Ernie Steeves and Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan met with representatives from the New Brunswick Teachers’ Federation today to sign a new collective agreement. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:10:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.09.0479.html The former Crescent Valley School property has been selected as the site of a new kindergarten-to-Grade 5 school in Saint John’s north end. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:12:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.08.0416.html The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has made clarifications to Policy 713 – Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, following recommendations made by the Child and Youth Advocate earlier this month and other feedback received since the updated policy was implemented on July 1. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:32:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.08.0397.html The provincial government is investing in cameras for stop arms on school buses to improve student safety. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:17:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.07.0375.html The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development will implement several recommendations beginning in the fall put forward by the executive steering committee to improve the anglophone education sector. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:46:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.06.0337.html The provincial government will invest $7.5 million to integrate a community hub into the design of the new K-8 school in the Saint John central peninsula. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:46:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.06.0329.html The provincial government will invest $2.5 million to begin the site selection and design process for a new kindergarten to Grade 8 school in the Carleton area. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:40:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.06.0297.html Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan has reviewed and updated three sections of the department’s Policy 713 – Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity which will take effect July 1. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:16:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.06.0291.html From June 5 to 9, New Brunswickers are encouraged to celebrate the 16th annual provincial Early Learning and Child Care Week, along with Early Childhood Educator Day on June 7. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:28:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.05.0261.html Four pieces of public art have been installed and officially presented at Hanwell’s kindergarten-to-Grade 8 school in keeping with the New Brunswick Public Art Policy. Wed, 24 May 2023 15:44:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.05.0248.html The provincial government will partner with operators in 24 communities to create 603 designated early learning and child-care spaces. Wed, 17 May 2023 14:20:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.05.0234.html A new Education Act was introduced in the legislative assembly today with the goal of making the public education system more accountable and responsive to the needs of children, families, and communities through improvements to its governance structure. Tue, 09 May 2023 14:57:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.05.0222.html The following statement by Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan was issued today. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:26:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.04.0193.html An awareness campaign in the francophone education sector entitled Verdir l’étincelle (make the spark green) was launched at École Les Éclaireurs in Fredericton ahead of Earth Day, celebrated on April 22. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:30:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.04.0179.html The 2023-24 budget for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development was tabled today at the legislative assembly. The $1.7 billion budget features investments to support enrolment growth, inclusion and child care. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:34:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.04.0177.html A steering committee will be created to lead the next steps for improvements in the anglophone sector, both in English Prime classrooms and French language learning, including the French immersion program. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:36:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.03.0137.html The 34th Provincial French Pride Week will be celebrated from March 20 to 24. This year’s slogan is Fleurir l’Acadie, unir la francophonie! (flourishing Acadie, bringing the Francophonie together!) Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:15:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.03.0115.html The provincial and federal governments are investing $20.8 million to improve the quality and accessibility of early learning and child-care services. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:44:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.03.0110.html The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has revoked the operating licence of an early learning and child-care facility in Saint John. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:46:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.03.0099.html Every school in the province will now be equipped with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) thanks to a partnership between the provincial government and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick. Devices will be placed at the final 49 schools which did not already have one. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:15:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.02.0093.html An enhanced co-op program will provide high school students more hands-on learning experience in operating heavy equipment. The program is the result of a partnership involving the anglophone sector of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, and the New Brunswick Road Builders Association. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:38:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.02.0069.html Following recent public consultation on the future of French language learning, the provincial government will not proceed with implementing the proposed 50/50 framework and will be opening French immersion registration for Grade 1 students. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:41:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.02.0061.html The names of the first recipients of the new Étincelles awards were announced today. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:48:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2023.01.0041.html The provincial government has launched a call for proposals to create new designated preschool early learning and child-care spaces. The aim is to increase access to high-quality, inclusive early learning and child care for all preschoolers, particularly infants. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:52:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2022.12.0709.html The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has released the proposed New Brunswick Innovative Immersion Program for students entering kindergarten and Grade 1 in the 2023-24 school year. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:08:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2022.12.0697.html Rainbow Park has been selected as the site of a new kindergarten-to-Grade 8 school on Saint John’s central peninsula. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:21:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2022.12.0688.html The provincial government will invest $110.24 million during the 2023-24 fiscal year to support its goal of building a world-class education system in public schools. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:06:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2022.12.0678.html The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has launched the Centre of Excellence for Digital Innovation. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:15:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2022.11.0673.html The provincial government is providing a grant of up to $8.2 million over the next four years to support the expansion of Sistema New Brunswick and their 10,000 Children campaign. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:48:00 -0400 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:21:00 -0400