National headlines
New Governor General helps launch learning project in New Brunswick
Posted: November 9, 2010 | 
Gov. Gen. David Johnston's first official visit to New Brunswick, beginning today, will be about more than the usual vice-regal pomp and ceremony.
OLES tip sheets designed to boost literacy and essential skills – Feature of the Month on NALD@Work
Posted: November 8, 2010 |
Feature of the Month puts the spotlight on a document, an organization, a program or a website. For the month of November, NALD@Work is highlighting a series of documents.
Scotiabank Giller Light Bash continues to raise awareness of literacy
Posted: November 8, 2010 |
On Tuesday, November 9, 2010, for the ninth year, Toronto's literary community will come together to celebrate this year's best in Canadian fiction at the Scotiabank Giller Light Bash, in support of Frontier College - Canada's original literacy organization.
Top 20 PDF Downloads for October 2010
Posted: November 5, 2010 |
This report examines the number of NALD Library documents which are viewed and downloaded by visitors to the websites NALD and NALD@Work.
Art of writing is like child’s play for Canadian author Robert Munsch
Posted: November 5, 2010 |
Pick up a pencil and play! That's what famed Canadian author Robert Munsch does.
Canadian university mission aims to tap into strong demand for higher education
Posted: November 4, 2010 |
The largest delegation of Canadian university presidents ever to travel abroad begins a seven-day mission in India on November 8.
Canadian Federation of Students wants copyright reform for the digital age
Posted: November 4, 2010 |
Students are calling on the federal government and opposition parties to fix C-32 and finally adopt copyright legislation for the digital age.
Educational resources to help mark Veterans’ Week 2010
Posted: November 3, 2010 |
Each year, from November 5 to 11, Canadians join together to celebrate Veterans’ Week. These online educational resources are designed to help teachers and students with the commemoration.
Canada’s universities call for international education strategy
Posted: November 3, 2010 |
The number of international students enrolled in Canadian universities increased 10 percent this year: a trend that enriches the learning experience for Canadian students, builds global links for Canada and generates economic activity in communities across the country.
Are Canadians falling short of their learning potential?
Posted: November 2, 2010 |
Generally, Canadians everywhere are united in valuing learning highly; yet we are falling far short of our potential.
ABC Life Literacy Canada honours three new award winners for excellence in literacy
Posted: November 2, 2010 |
As part of Life Literacy Night held at the iconic CN Tower last night, individuals from government, business and the literacy field gathered to celebrate 20 years of ABC Life Literacy Canada’s efforts in raising awareness of the life literacy cause.
Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training Launch “Literacy: It means more than you think” Campaign
Posted: November 1, 2010 |
Improving quality of life by increasing literacy and essential skills is the goal of a new Atlantic awareness campaign launched by the Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training (CAMET).
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