URL: Continuing progress with National Standards
Anne Tolley | Education
Education Minister Anne Tolley says an Education Review Office report on the implementation of National Standards is extremely encouraging and shows primary and intermediate schools are continuing to make great progress. “Lifting the reading, writing and maths skills for our children is an absolute priority for the Government, and National Standards are already making a difference for students and parents,” says Mrs Tolley...
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Budget 2011: Helping young people into jobs
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Paula Bennett | Budget 2011
The Government is investing $55.2 million to get young people into jobs, Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett says. The investment over four years will see more young people employed with work and training subsidies and through Limited Service Volunteers. “Young New Zealanders were hit hard by the recession, with many squeezed out of the tight job market,” she says...
Paula Bennett | Budget 2011
The Government is investing $55.2 million to get young people into jobs, Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett says. The investment over four years will see more young people employed with work and training subsidies and through Limited Service Volunteers. “Young New Zealanders were hit hard by the recession, with many squeezed out of the tight job market,” she says...
Minister welcomes increased preparedness to implement Standards
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New Education Review Office report shows just over a third of teachers have a good grasp of the new national standards. Education Minister Anne Tolley joins the programme to explain why she welcomes these results.
New Education Review Office report shows just over a third of teachers have a good grasp of the new national standards. Education Minister Anne Tolley joins the programme to explain why she welcomes these results.
Schools making good progress on National Standards: Tolley | Otago ...
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A new report on National Standards has shown 90 percent of schools are either well prepared or are preparing to work with them, Education Minister Anne Tolley says.
A new report on National Standards has shown 90 percent of schools are either well prepared or are preparing to work with them, Education Minister Anne Tolley says.
ERO report on National Standards shows gaps - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The National Standards Sector Advisory Group (NSSAG) says the ERO report released today presents a substantially different picture to the rhetoric from a vocal minority opposed to the standards. Chairman Gary Hawke says the second ERO report: Working ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The National Standards Sector Advisory Group (NSSAG) says the ERO report released today presents a substantially different picture to the rhetoric from a vocal minority opposed to the standards. Chairman Gary Hawke says the second ERO report: Working ...
Upbeat schools report 'totally inaccurate' - New Zealand Herald
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New Zealand Herald
A report on National Standards has shown 90 per cent of schools are either well prepared or are preparing to work with them, but critics say the findings are "totally inaccurate". The controversial standards are benchmarks in reading, ...
New Zealand Herald
A report on National Standards has shown 90 per cent of schools are either well prepared or are preparing to work with them, but critics say the findings are "totally inaccurate". The controversial standards are benchmarks in reading, ...
Tolley claims victory for National Satndards - Newstalk ZB
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Newstalk ZB
The Education Minister is hailing a report on schools' preparedness for National Standards as a victory. Data from 237 schools, collected by the Education Review Office in the last two terms of 2010, shows 90% are either well prepared, ...
Newstalk ZB
The Education Minister is hailing a report on schools' preparedness for National Standards as a victory. Data from 237 schools, collected by the Education Review Office in the last two terms of 2010, shows 90% are either well prepared, ...
Teachers Gaining Science Skills Away From The Classroom - Voxy
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Voxy
This found that 37% of the year 8 students surveyed indicated a dislike of science, a sharp rise on the 15% reported in 1999. NZCER research showed only 2% of primary principals felt science was a priority area for their school...
Voxy
This found that 37% of the year 8 students surveyed indicated a dislike of science, a sharp rise on the 15% reported in 1999. NZCER research showed only 2% of primary principals felt science was a priority area for their school...
Researchers to pitch ideas to public - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Researchers to pitch ideas to public Otago Daily Times University of Otago researchers (from left) Ian Chapman, Guy Jameson, Robert Thompson, Zoe Ashley, and Caroline Orchiston and 25 of their colleagues are taking part in the O-Zone research symposium at Dunedin ... |
Problem pupils costly to kick out - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
It costs more to kick troublesome pupils out of school each year than it would to keep them in class, a report into the long-term effects of exclusion says. A Greater Wellington Regional Public Health report says the average public cost of funding ...
Stuff.co.nz
It costs more to kick troublesome pupils out of school each year than it would to keep them in class, a report into the long-term effects of exclusion says. A Greater Wellington Regional Public Health report says the average public cost of funding ...
Pay rise for support staff not critical - Hide - Newstalk ZB
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Newstalk ZB
A hard line from the Associate Education Minister on schools' claims they don't have the resources to cater for special needs students. Rodney Hide's told Parliament's Education and Science Committee he doesn't think paying support staff more is ...
Newstalk ZB
A hard line from the Associate Education Minister on schools' claims they don't have the resources to cater for special needs students. Rodney Hide's told Parliament's Education and Science Committee he doesn't think paying support staff more is ...
Bennett and Key mislead NZ with youth training announcement - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Bennett and Key mislead NZ with youth training announcement
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“Today's announcement of a new youth training package amounts to less than half of the funding the Government cut out of skills and trades training last year,” Jacinda Ardern said. “In October 2010 Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce announced a ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“Today's announcement of a new youth training package amounts to less than half of the funding the Government cut out of skills and trades training last year,” Jacinda Ardern said. “In October 2010 Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce announced a ...
Rejig finds $55m for work and training - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Rejig finds $55m for work and training Stuff.co.nz NEW DIRECTION: Limited Service Volunteers Duane Tonga and Reuben Anderson at the Trentham training camp. Mr Tonga says: "It's helpful that someone actually wants you to change, it just gives you the opportunity to think of other ways you can go. ... |
$55.2m for youth training - Otago Daily Times
 New Zealand Herald | URL: $55.2m for youth training Otago Daily Times The Government has beefed up funding for youth training but dumped its nearly $30 million a year Community Max scheme. In a pre-budget announcement today Prime Minister John Key said there would be $55.2 million over four years to get young people into ... |
Prisoners to be trained for Christchurch rebuild - New Zealand Herald
URL: Prisoners to be trained for Christchurch rebuild
New Zealand Herald
"To meet this demand, the Department of Corrections will be ramping up trade training in the areas of highest demand." Ms Collins said between 130 and 160 new training placements in specific trades would be provided at Christchurch Men's Prison over ...
New Zealand Herald
"To meet this demand, the Department of Corrections will be ramping up trade training in the areas of highest demand." Ms Collins said between 130 and 160 new training placements in specific trades would be provided at Christchurch Men's Prison over ...
Changes to youth job training programmes - Radio New Zealand
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Radio New Zealand
The Limited Service Volunteers military training programme will be expanded to take 1500 young people a year at a cost of $25 million. A Job Ops programme is being changed so a subsidy of $5000 can be used to help get a job or to pay for training. ...
Radio New Zealand
The Limited Service Volunteers military training programme will be expanded to take 1500 young people a year at a cost of $25 million. A Job Ops programme is being changed so a subsidy of $5000 can be used to help get a job or to pay for training. ...
Youth job training programmes boosted - Radio New Zealand
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Radio New Zealand
The Government has announced a $55 million package of work and training subsidies for young people. Prime Minister John Key unveiled the spending in Upper Hutt in his first pre-Budget announcement on Wednesday. Mr Key says almost 18400 people aged ...
Radio New Zealand
The Government has announced a $55 million package of work and training subsidies for young people. Prime Minister John Key unveiled the spending in Upper Hutt in his first pre-Budget announcement on Wednesday. Mr Key says almost 18400 people aged ...
Maori workforce training highlighted by population projections - Radio New Zealand
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Radio New Zealand
Ngai Tahu leader Mark Solomon says the latest population projections underline the importance of training the Maori workforce. The Ministry of Social Development says up to 10% of the workforce could be aged over 65 by 2051, as baby boomers continue ...
Radio New Zealand
Ngai Tahu leader Mark Solomon says the latest population projections underline the importance of training the Maori workforce. The Ministry of Social Development says up to 10% of the workforce could be aged over 65 by 2051, as baby boomers continue ...
VUW student from Malaysia wins popular vote - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: VUW student from Malaysia wins popular vote
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Almost 100000 students come from overseas to study in New Zealand every year, and a few seem to embrace the experience both inside and outside of the classroom with exceptional enthusiasm. This year, Education New Zealand ran a competition for the ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Almost 100000 students come from overseas to study in New Zealand every year, and a few seem to embrace the experience both inside and outside of the classroom with exceptional enthusiasm. This year, Education New Zealand ran a competition for the ...
Collegiate steps closer to integration - Wanganui Chronicle
 Wanganui Chronicle | URL: Collegiate steps closer to integration Wanganui Chronicle Wanganui Collegiate is one of the oldest schools in New Zealand, having been established in 1854, and is the only seven-day co-educational boarding school in the North Island south of Hamilton. Upon integration, a school becomes established as part of ... |
Maori immersion school set to open - Nelson Mail
URL: Maori immersion school set to open
Nelson Mail
A new Maori immersion school in Richmond is on track for a February opening, with final plans for the site nearly agreed on. The school, Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Tuia te Matangi, will be built on land behind Salisbury School, and will provide an ...
Nelson Mail
A new Maori immersion school in Richmond is on track for a February opening, with final plans for the site nearly agreed on. The school, Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Tuia te Matangi, will be built on land behind Salisbury School, and will provide an ...
Top private school seeks Govt cash - Stuff.co.nz
Wanganui Chronicle | URL: Top private school seeks Govt cash Stuff.co.nz One of New Zealand's oldest and most prestigious private schools is a step closer to government funds, after negotiations for integration were approved. Education Minister Anne Tolley yesterday approved the commencement of integration negotiations, ... |
Secret report shows school may go into receivership - The Dominion Post
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The Dominion Post
The Anglican Maori boys' school south of Hastings has educated many prominent Maori since it was founded in 1854, but in recent years has struggled with falling rolls and run-down buildings. The present roll is just 85, of whom 70 stay in the hostel. ...
The Dominion Post
The Anglican Maori boys' school south of Hastings has educated many prominent Maori since it was founded in 1854, but in recent years has struggled with falling rolls and run-down buildings. The present roll is just 85, of whom 70 stay in the hostel. ...
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