Education Bill brings greater accountability in international education

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Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education
The Education Amendment Bill (No. 4), which last night passed its first reading in Parliament, brings changes to the oversight of private training establishments (PTEs) involved in export education which will result in higher standards and greater accountability, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce. Changes in the Bill are designed to...

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Education reform bill in Parliament - New Zealand Herald

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New Zealand Herald
Legislation which will improve the oversight of private tertiary education providers, tidy up New Zealand's raft of tertiary qualifications and improve administration of student loans and allowances gets its first reading today as ...

Ten thousand young people on the job

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Paula Bennett | Social Development and Employment
Job Ops has given ten thousand young people the chance to learn on the job skills and work ethic says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. The Job Opportunities Package, first announced in 2009 and then expanded in 2010, provides employers with a $5,000 subsidy to create a position for an unskilled 16 to 24 year old. “We know that the younger a person is when they first go on an Unemployment Benefit the harder it is for them to come off it,” says Ms Bennett...

Smarter Government, Stronger Communities Cabinet paper released

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Rodney Hide | Education
Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide today released a Cabinet paper setting out the purpose, framework, timing and terms of reference for the ‘Smarter Government, Stronger Communities: Towards Better Local Government and Public Services’ comprehensive review of local government...

Young children 'labelled' failures - Gisborne Herald

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Gisborne Herald
It is with dismay that I read once again that the New Zealand Principals' Federation has put forward a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education, and her national standards policy. Over 700 principals felt so strongly that national standards ...

Call to divert $600m to save te reo

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The Government should create a minister of te reo to oversee spending of $600 million on promoting the Maori language and boosting its use in the home, an independent review panel says.

Te Ao Whanui - local participation, global confidence

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In this talk Anne Sturgess discusses a social studies programme at Edgecumbe College. She is joined by students who explain how Te Ao Whanui - local participation, global confidence, supported them to be autonomous learners.

Nod expected on building courses - Timaru Herald

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Timaru Herald
Aoraki Polytechnic hopes to have full approval from the Government by next week to offer compressed training for people wishing to upskill to help rebuild Christchurch. Chief executive Kay Nelson made a presentation to industry representatives last ...

bullying fight taken to the top - Stuff.co.nz

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Stuff.co.nz
A Morrinsville College student is taking her fight against school bullying straight to the top - requesting a sit-down with the prime minister. Victoria McAuley, 13, was friends with a group of girls who in February attacked a fellow student in the ...

Bullying calls on the increase, says Kidsline

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Kidsline has seen an 11% increase in calls from under 14’s because of bullying, and an increase of 87% in calls relating to electronic bullying, says Lifeline Aotearoa CEO, Jo Denvir.

Watchdog: Bullied kids' parents left in dark

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Schools do not have to tell parents if their child has been a victim of bullying - something the Human Rights Commission wants changed.Chief Commissioner Rosslyn Noonan has criticised the idea that Ministry of Education guidelines...

Bullied kids' parents left in dark, says watchdog - New Zealand Herald

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New Zealand Herald
By Vaimoana Tapaleao Schools do not have to tell parents if their child has been a victim of bullying - something the Human Rights Commission wants changed. Chief Commissioner Rosslyn Noonan has criticised the idea that Ministry of Education guidelines ...

Hard times squeeze schools - Waikato Times

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Waikato Times
Most non-private schools ask for a donation from parents to make up shortfalls in operational funding. A handful of schools use a pay-as-you-use system for parents but others charge anywhere between $40 at low-decile primary schools to $300 plus at ...

Kuranui aims to be top class - Wairarapa Times Age

Wairarapa Times Age

URL: Kuranui aims to be top class Wairarapa Times Age Lifting overall achievement is not enough for Kuranui College principal Geoff Shepherd, who wants his students to be at the top end of NCEA rankings. To help, teachers have volunteered to mentor students to "lift their game". ...

Facial piercings now part of school uniform

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A New Plymouth high school is breaking new ground by allowing facial piercings.