URL: Next steps for Kawerau schools
Anne Tolley | Education
Education Minister Anne Tolley has made a decision on the future of schooling in Kawerau, following a second round of consultation. “Following extensive consultation with schools and the community, I believe a number of changes need to be made to ensure that students in the area have access to the best possible education,” says Mrs Tolley. “These changes will strengthen the quality of education for the young people of Kawerau, which has been at risk due to viability issues such as roll decline.” The reorganisation will:...
Friday, May 6, 2011
Changes to schooling in South Dunedin
URL: Changes to schooling in South Dunedin
Anne Tolley | Education
Education Minister Anne Tolley has decided on a number of changes to schools in South Dunedin to strengthen the provision of education for children in the area. “I have carefully considered a report on the second round of consultation on the future of Year 1 – 8 schooling in South Dunedin, and believe changes must be made to strengthen education,” says Mrs Tolley. “This reorganisation will ensure there is a sustainable network of quality schooling in the area to provide the best possible education for students.”...
Anne Tolley | Education
Education Minister Anne Tolley has decided on a number of changes to schools in South Dunedin to strengthen the provision of education for children in the area. “I have carefully considered a report on the second round of consultation on the future of Year 1 – 8 schooling in South Dunedin, and believe changes must be made to strengthen education,” says Mrs Tolley. “This reorganisation will ensure there is a sustainable network of quality schooling in the area to provide the best possible education for students.”...
Vulnerable children to benefit from maternity services
URL: Vulnerable children to benefit from maternity services
Paula Bennett | Social Development and Employment
Extra funding for Wellchild services will make a real difference by focusing on first time mothers says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. The $21.3 million for Wellchild services are part of a $54.5 million package announced by Health Minister Tony Ryall today. “First time mothers and their babies will benefit from extra help and support, particularly for those who are finding it tough” says Ms Bennett...
Paula Bennett | Social Development and Employment
Extra funding for Wellchild services will make a real difference by focusing on first time mothers says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. The $21.3 million for Wellchild services are part of a $54.5 million package announced by Health Minister Tony Ryall today. “First time mothers and their babies will benefit from extra help and support, particularly for those who are finding it tough” says Ms Bennett...
Bright future for innovation in Maori economy
URL: Bright future for innovation in Maori economy
Wayne Mapp | Science and Innovation
Minister of Science and Innovation Wayne Mapp has welcomed the Maori Economy, Science and Innovation report released today by Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples. “It highlights how an improved Maori science and innovation system could bring significant economic and social benefits,” Dr Mapp said. “This report is a timely economic forecast of New Zealand’s future over the next 50 years if investment in science and innovation is better aligned to the needs of the Maori economy...
Wayne Mapp | Science and Innovation
Minister of Science and Innovation Wayne Mapp has welcomed the Maori Economy, Science and Innovation report released today by Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples. “It highlights how an improved Maori science and innovation system could bring significant economic and social benefits,” Dr Mapp said. “This report is a timely economic forecast of New Zealand’s future over the next 50 years if investment in science and innovation is better aligned to the needs of the Maori economy...
Wellington.scoop.co.nz » Hui explores kaupapa Māori research
URL: Wellington.scoop.co.nz » Hui explores kaupapa Māori research
The hui is hosted by Te Wāhanga, which is the Māori research unit within the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER). It has drawn together an audience of around 200 Māori researchers, policy makers, decision makers and ...
The hui is hosted by Te Wāhanga, which is the Māori research unit within the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER). It has drawn together an audience of around 200 Māori researchers, policy makers, decision makers and ...
New He Kākano video resources now online
URL: New He Kākano video resources now online
He Kākano is a significant new in-depth professional learning programme for secondary and area school leadership teams. The programme focuses on growing culturally responsive pedagogical school leadership. Now well underway, the programme has developed a number of excellent resources that are of relevance to all school leaders. A series of videos that examine key areas like collecting and using school data, school engagement and transforming learning relationships will be of particular interest.
Go to He Kākano video resources
NOTE: Educational Leaders website.
He Kākano is a significant new in-depth professional learning programme for secondary and area school leadership teams. The programme focuses on growing culturally responsive pedagogical school leadership. Now well underway, the programme has developed a number of excellent resources that are of relevance to all school leaders. A series of videos that examine key areas like collecting and using school data, school engagement and transforming learning relationships will be of particular interest.
Go to He Kākano video resources
NOTE: Educational Leaders website.
Fuzzy National Standards Fail Confidence Test Again - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Fuzzy National Standards Fail Confidence Test Again
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The Government should call “time out” on the National Standards after an ERO report released yesterday showed 63% of teachers had only limited or some understanding of them, the education union representing primary teachers, NZEI Te Riu Roa says. ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The Government should call “time out” on the National Standards after an ERO report released yesterday showed 63% of teachers had only limited or some understanding of them, the education union representing primary teachers, NZEI Te Riu Roa says. ...
Minister happy about teachers' understanding of national standards - Radio New Zealand
URL: Minister happy about teachers' understanding of national standards
Radio New Zealand
Education Minister Anne Tolley is happy that a year after introducing national standards into schools, a report has found a little more than a third of teachers understand them well. The report relating to the introduction of the standards 18 months ...
Radio New Zealand
Education Minister Anne Tolley is happy that a year after introducing national standards into schools, a report has found a little more than a third of teachers understand them well. The report relating to the introduction of the standards 18 months ...
Standards: The propaganda machine
URL: Standards: The propaganda machine
The Quality Public Education Coalition (“QPEC”) is disappointed that the propaganda from the Government and its agencies on the debacle of National Standards continues unabated.
The Quality Public Education Coalition (“QPEC”) is disappointed that the propaganda from the Government and its agencies on the debacle of National Standards continues unabated.
Boost for top students in business R&D - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Boost for top students in business R&D
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The Government will fund up to 50 internships worth $1.7 million for post-graduate students to undertake research and development (R&D) in businesses, Minister of Science and Innovation Wayne Mapp announced today. “New Zealand's future innovators will ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The Government will fund up to 50 internships worth $1.7 million for post-graduate students to undertake research and development (R&D) in businesses, Minister of Science and Innovation Wayne Mapp announced today. “New Zealand's future innovators will ...
Taskforce boosts Maori workforce - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Taskforce boosts Maori workforce
Stuff.co.nz
More than 1500 Maori received training, of which 17 per cent gained employment. In one accounting training programme just two of the 16 trainees were successful in securing a job. Sharples said the Taskforce was not a "job supplying organisation" but ...
Stuff.co.nz
More than 1500 Maori received training, of which 17 per cent gained employment. In one accounting training programme just two of the 16 trainees were successful in securing a job. Sharples said the Taskforce was not a "job supplying organisation" but ...
TEU Tertiary Update Vol 14 No 15
URL: TEU Tertiary Update Vol 14 No 15
TEU saves Waikato arts jobs A change proposal at Waikato’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences that was initially forecasting 17 or 18 redundancies has now been called off with nearly all staff keeping their jobs. After consultation, submissions ...
TEU saves Waikato arts jobs A change proposal at Waikato’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences that was initially forecasting 17 or 18 redundancies has now been called off with nearly all staff keeping their jobs. After consultation, submissions ...
YMCA welcomes announcement about training subsidies
URL: YMCA welcomes announcement about training subsidies
The YMCA today welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will spend $55.2m on work and training subsidies for young people over the next four years. The package includes $17.2m for employers to employ and train young people in the aged care, ...
The YMCA today welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will spend $55.2m on work and training subsidies for young people over the next four years. The package includes $17.2m for employers to employ and train young people in the aged care, ...
RNZ NTN: Parenting - Andrew Lendnal
URL: RNZ NTN: Parenting - Andrew Lendnal
How much should you teach your children about money and when? What should they know about equity versus debt and at what age? Andrew Lendnal is a financial planner and educator.
How much should you teach your children about money and when? What should they know about equity versus debt and at what age? Andrew Lendnal is a financial planner and educator.
McDonald's field trip 'educational' - Stuff.co.nz
URL: McDonald's field trip 'educational'
Stuff.co.nz
A group of young Petone pupils are gearing up for an "educational" field trip to McDonald's, with free burgers in the offing. About 100 Wilford School pupils, aged between 5 and 7, will visit Petone McDonald's next Monday and Tuesday as "a very ...
Stuff.co.nz
A group of young Petone pupils are gearing up for an "educational" field trip to McDonald's, with free burgers in the offing. About 100 Wilford School pupils, aged between 5 and 7, will visit Petone McDonald's next Monday and Tuesday as "a very ...
Integrated schools get more money - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Integrated schools get more money
Stuff.co.nz
More money and pupils are going to integrated schools, with one of New Zealand's oldest and most exclusive schools a step closer to joining the system. Wanganui Collegiate School was given the go-ahead this week by Education Minister Anne Tolley to ...
Stuff.co.nz
More money and pupils are going to integrated schools, with one of New Zealand's oldest and most exclusive schools a step closer to joining the system. Wanganui Collegiate School was given the go-ahead this week by Education Minister Anne Tolley to ...
Students from Europe focus of SIT campaign - Southland Times
URL: Students from Europe focus of SIT campaign
Southland Times
The Southern Institute of Technology could extend its international reach next year, with students from Europe attending the polytechnic for six months at a time. Chief executive Penny Simmonds will leave for Germany tomorrow to meet officials at a ...
Southland Times
The Southern Institute of Technology could extend its international reach next year, with students from Europe attending the polytechnic for six months at a time. Chief executive Penny Simmonds will leave for Germany tomorrow to meet officials at a ...
Two schools facing closure - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Two schools facing closure Otago Daily Times Pupils gaze at a large puddle in Dunedin's Forbury School car park yesterday, oblivious to the likely future of their school. Photo by Craig Baxter. Forbury School is likely to be closed by the end of the year, ... |
Te Aute and Hukarere Girls' Colleges Moving to the future - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Te Aute and Hukarere Girls' Colleges Moving to the future
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
An article on the prospect of receivership of Te Aute College in today's Dominion Post relies on “a secret report” completed last year. “In May 2010 the Te Aute College hostel was in difficulty and the College was struggling,” said Professor Whatarangi ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
An article on the prospect of receivership of Te Aute College in today's Dominion Post relies on “a secret report” completed last year. “In May 2010 the Te Aute College hostel was in difficulty and the College was struggling,” said Professor Whatarangi ...
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