Politics: School rebels by Jane Clifton | New Zealand Listener:
"The National Standards law was passed fairly and squarely, so the schools that fail to abide by it are liable for prosecution. Yet how heavy-handed that would look, and what, politically, would it achieve except more entrenched ..."
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Educating Students To Unlock The Lessons Inside Data - Voxy
 Voxy | Educating Students To Unlock The Lessons Inside Data Voxy says Professor Wild "We recommend that when statistical inference is introduced in schools, teachers help students to visualise their data and how it is ... |
Government to blame for skyrocketing fees
Government to blame for skyrocketing fees:
"The University of Auckland Council has approved a 6.3 per cent increase in domestic student fees for 2011, but the move has been heavily opposed by students who blame the need for the massive increase in student debt squarely on the Government"
"The University of Auckland Council has approved a 6.3 per cent increase in domestic student fees for 2011, but the move has been heavily opposed by students who blame the need for the massive increase in student debt squarely on the Government"
Students see 'lifetime of debt' after fees rise - New Zealand Herald
 3News NZ | Students see 'lifetime of debt' after fees rise New Zealand Herald "Skyrocketing tuition fees and the need to borrow to live mean that students have little choice but to take on a massive student loan, locking graduates ... |
Feedback sought on Tairāwhiti and EIT merger proposal
Feedback sought on Tairāwhiti and EIT merger proposal: "
Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education
The Minister for Tertiary Education, Steven Joyce, is calling for submissions from the public on the proposed merger of Tairāwhiti Polytechnic and Eastern Institute of Technology.
The proposal is tha...
Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education
The Minister for Tertiary Education, Steven Joyce, is calling for submissions from the public on the proposed merger of Tairāwhiti Polytechnic and Eastern Institute of Technology.
The proposal is tha...
Public get say over tertiary merger - Newstalk ZB
Public get say over tertiary merger
Newstalk ZB
Under the proposal, EIT would take primary responsibility for tertiary education provision to the Tairawhiti and Hawke's Bay regions. ...
Newstalk ZB
Under the proposal, EIT would take primary responsibility for tertiary education provision to the Tairawhiti and Hawke's Bay regions. ...
Gadgets make men happier
Gadgets make men happier:
"Men are more likely to rate technology as a necessity of life than women, a recent survey suggests.
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"Men are more likely to rate technology as a necessity of life than women, a recent survey suggests.
Educating students to unlock the lessons in data
Educating students to unlock the lessons in data:
"Statisticians at The University of Auckland have developed new methods for teaching critical aspects of statistics, using sophisticated tools to help young students unlock the lessons inside data without getting caught up in complex mathematics."
"Statisticians at The University of Auckland have developed new methods for teaching critical aspects of statistics, using sophisticated tools to help young students unlock the lessons inside data without getting caught up in complex mathematics."
Tupu and Fōlauga “pause” will undermine learning
Tupu and Fōlauga “pause” will undermine learning:
"The national organisation for teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOLANZ is concerned that the Ministry of Education’s decision to “pause” production of materials in Pacific Island languages will undermine the literacy of ..."
"The national organisation for teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOLANZ is concerned that the Ministry of Education’s decision to “pause” production of materials in Pacific Island languages will undermine the literacy of ..."
Plan to tighten university entrance - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.n | Plan to tighten university entrance Stuff.co.nz The New Zealand Qualifications Authority announced plans yesterday to make university entrance subject to passing level 3 NCEA. At present, pupils must get ... |
Principals warn of effect of university entry change - Radio New Zealand
Principals warn of effect of university entry change
Radio New Zealand
The Secondary School Principals' Association fears Maori and Pacific students will be marginalised if a proposal to make university entrance tougher goes ...
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Radio New Zealand
The Secondary School Principals' Association fears Maori and Pacific students will be marginalised if a proposal to make university entrance tougher goes ...
and more »
Schools given ultimatum on Maori achievement - Radio New Zealand
 New Zealand Herald | Schools given ultimatum on Maori achievement Radio New Zealand The Post Primary Teachers' Association says the report shows the Government needs to invest in education development programmes, not national standards. ... |
School a winner for rare species work - Taranaki Daily News
School a winner for rare species work
Taranaki Daily News
Children at Moturoa School have won a national conservation award for their work growing rare native plants. ...
Taranaki Daily News
Children at Moturoa School have won a national conservation award for their work growing rare native plants. ...
Real estate makes it into school curriculum
Real estate makes it into school curriculum:
"Senior high school students could have a new study option next year -- real estate."
"Senior high school students could have a new study option next year -- real estate."
Inititiative to protect children being tested in Thames
Inititiative to protect children being tested in Thames:
"An initiative to turn back the clock to a time when neighbourhoods kept a watchful and protective eye on children is being trialled in Thames."
"An initiative to turn back the clock to a time when neighbourhoods kept a watchful and protective eye on children is being trialled in Thames."
Teacher training, smaller classes seem good areas for investment - Gisborne Herald
 Stuff.co.nz | Teacher training, smaller classes seem good areas for investment Gisborne Herald A mini strike wave is gripping the country's schools and hospitals, after two decades of relative harmony in New Zealand labour relations. ... |
Childcare sense urged for strike
Childcare sense urged for strike:
"The children's commissioner is urging parents to use common sense when weighing up whether to leave their children home during today's teacher strike."
"The children's commissioner is urging parents to use common sense when weighing up whether to leave their children home during today's teacher strike."
Get back to work, greedy teachers - The Dominion Post
 3News NZ | Get back to work, greedy teachers The Dominion Post Secondary teachers' union head Kate Gainsford wants today's strike to be seen as being all about a Government that does not value teachers or education, ... |
Teachers’ pay will not be docked
Teachers’ pay will not be docked:
"The Ministry of Education will not dock the pay of secondary teachers refusing to teach specific year levels on particular days this week"
"The Ministry of Education will not dock the pay of secondary teachers refusing to teach specific year levels on particular days this week"
Education correspondent discusses stand-off in pay row
Education correspondent discusses stand-off in pay row:
"Radio New Zealand education correspondent, John Gerritsen."
"Radio New Zealand education correspondent, John Gerritsen."
Tolley slams striking teachers
Tolley slams striking teachers:
"Education Minister Anne Tolley is urging teachers to head back to the negotiating table as the first of a series of rolling strikes gets underway today."
"Education Minister Anne Tolley is urging teachers to head back to the negotiating table as the first of a series of rolling strikes gets underway today."
Education Minister tells striking teachers 'purse is empty'
Education Minister tells striking teachers 'purse is empty': "The Minister of Education says striking teachers must wake up to economic reality and accept there is no more money for pay increases."
Education minister says send kids to school - TVNZ
 3News NZ | Education minister says send kids to school TVNZ "If I was parent of a Year 9 student today I would be sending my child to school," Tolley told Breakfast. The minister said the teachers are at school and ... |
Year 9 students stay home as strike begins - TVNZ
3News NZ | Year 9 students stay home as strike begins TVNZ Year 9 students will be staying home from school today as secondary school teachers begin strike action after rejecting the Ministry of Education's latest ... |
RNZ NTN: The impact of rolling secondary teacher strikes
RNZ NTN: The impact of rolling secondary teacher strikes: "Rolling strike action by secondary teachers means parents are likely to have to make alternative arrangements for their children."
Secondary school strike starts tomorrow - Otago Daily Times
Secondary school strike starts tomorrow
Otago Daily Times
Year 9 students have been told to stay at home tomorrow as secondary school teachers begin strike action after rejecting the Ministry of Education's latest...
Otago Daily Times
Year 9 students have been told to stay at home tomorrow as secondary school teachers begin strike action after rejecting the Ministry of Education's latest...
Kids say no to veges - Stuff
NZPA, 19th Oct http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/wellbeing/4247938/Kids-say-no-to-veges
Two thirds of New Zealand children are not eating enough fruit and vegetables, a new survey suggests.
About 2500 young people were involved in the national survey of children and young people's physical activity and dietary behaviours in New Zealand.
Results from the survey showed that less than one third of those surveyed were eating the recommended daily fruit and vegetable intake of five servings per day.
Two thirds of New Zealand children are not eating enough fruit and vegetables, a new survey suggests.
About 2500 young people were involved in the national survey of children and young people's physical activity and dietary behaviours in New Zealand.
Results from the survey showed that less than one third of those surveyed were eating the recommended daily fruit and vegetable intake of five servings per day.
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