Public School Administrators Association of Nova Scotia

Célébration de la fête nationale de l'Acadie et du Congrès Mondial Acadien / Celebrating National Acadian Day and the Congrès Mondial Acadien - https://mailchi.mp/64c69f837b40/clbration-de-la-fte-nationale-de-lacadie-et-du-congrs-mondial-acadien-celebrating-national-acadian-day-and-the-congrs-mondial-acadien

Today, May 15th, Public Schools in Nova Scotia are celebrating Black Excellence Day. PSAANS is excited to share the first in a series of videos celebrating excellence in educational leadership. Our first profile is Anne Johnson-McDonald, School Supervisor, from the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. In this short video, she shares the story of her lifelong connection with Nelson Whynder Elementary School and offers us the gift of her reflections on leadership.

Excellence in Leadership: Anne Johnson-McDonald, School Supervisor, HRCE Join Anne Johnson-McDonald, School Supervisor, Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE). From her days as a student to her influential roles as a teacher...

We’re very pleased to announce that public school attendance in Nova Scotia returned to pre-pandemic levels!

Thank you to all the parents and families for your support and efforts, helping us encourage students to attend school regularly this past September, October and November.

Learn more about this positive achievement and why we're celebrating this success in ensuring students are regularly in class and engaged: https://www.psaans.ca/news/celebrating-success-nova-scotia-public-school-attendance-returns-pre-pandemic-levels

🎉 Nova Scotia Takes a Proactive Step to Combat Teacher Shortage! 📚

The Public School Administrators Association of Nova Scotia (PSAANS) is excited about the Cape Breton University and Nova Scotia Government innovative initiative to tackle the critical teacher shortage head-on! 💪🍎

PSAANS Chair, Dr. Scott Armstrong, praised the accelerated Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programs at Cape Breton University. "We're thrilled about this groundbreaking program producing future teachers right here in our province," Armstrong said.

Recognizing the urgency of addressing the teacher scarcity crisis, Armstrong highlighted the impact this program will have: "We acknowledge the shortage of teachers and substitutes, and this new program is a crucial step in tackling this complex issue impacting our schools."

Armstrong emphasized, "While this program is a significant step forward, it won't completely solve our staffing challenges. However, it showcases Nova Scotia's commitment to investing in resolving this crucial issue."

"We're eager to collaborate with the Province, NSTU, and our partners to overcome staffing challenges in the education system," Armstrong stated, highlighting their shared goal of providing top-notch education for our students.

Nova Scotia's announcement of accelerated B.Ed. programs at Cape Breton University signifies a pivotal move to address the need for educators. These programs, meeting certification standards and expediting teacher entry, align perfectly with Nova Scotia's urgent need to strengthen the education workforce.

PSAANS is eagerly anticipating the implementation of these programs, remaining steadfast in its commitment to fortify education for the benefit of students, educators, and the entire community.

For more details, check out the announcement here:

Nova Scotia Government:
https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20231130005

Cape Breton University:
https://www.cbu.ca/newsroom/releases/province-of-nova-scotia-announces-new-programs-to-educate-more-teachers-at-cape-breton-university/

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We were so fortunate to have so many youth organizations in attendance. Leading takes many forms and pathways! JA explores many of them.

A shout out to the Public School Administrators Association of Nova Scotia (PSANNS) for inviting our Program Leads, Kiah and Wendy, to their conference on Friday. Great presentations as well as an opportunity to meet administrators and share information on our financial health, career readiness and entrepreneurship programs.