PPTA deserts Labour? Supports National? —

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She has stared down endless and noisy criticism of her flagship national standards to the point that she is confident enough to show up at this weekend's meeting of the Principals' Federation and tell them all about a ...

Commissioner: Speak out against child abuse

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The Children’s Commissioner is urging people to have the confidence to speak out when it comes to the welfare of under-fives.

Maori punishment research challenged by historian - Radio New Zealand

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Radio New Zealand
The research will form the basis of a pilot training course for Maori parents being rolled out around the country in conjunction with Plunket. Te Kahui Mana Ririki director Anton Blank says Maori myths and legends as well as the accounts of early ...

Research says Maori only hit children after European arrival

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An historian is challenging new research which says Maori only began using physical punishment on their children once Europeans arrived in New Zealand.

Help parents choose, urge preschool reviewers - New Zealand Herald

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New Zealand Herald
Spending on high-quality early childhood education has been shown to help children at school and in their adult lives. Photo / APN A major review of early childhood education will urge the Government to overhaul performance reporting ...

College of Education agreement with Indonesian university - Massey News (press release)

Massey News (press release)

URL: College of Education agreement with Indonesian university Massey News (press release) The College of Education last week signed a memorandum of understanding with delegates from Semerang State University in Indonesia, formalising the ongoing relationship between the two universities and representing a deepening of Massey's overall ...

University shaken but stirred to fight back - Marlborough Express

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Marlborough Express
OPINION: Canterbury University has nearly 2000 fewer students this year than it did in 2010 – down to 15566 from 17415 at the same time last year. Of the total, 650 have withdrawn this year, presumably because of the February 22 earthquake. ...

School of the Week: Northern Health School - The Bay of Plenty Times

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The Bay of Plenty Times
Northern Health School, with a school zone extending over the upper North Island, is one of three state special schools set up by the Education Ministry to provide educational support for students who have high health needs and are unable to attend ...

More Chinese students for SIT likely - Southland Times

Southland Times

URL: More Chinese students for SIT likely Southland Times The Southern Institute of Technology is set to add to its international student roll after an agreement with China's Hubei University of Education. Representatives from the university spent yesterday at the Invercargill campus and will take in the ...

Almost $2 million student debt recovered from overseas - Radio New Zealand

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Radio New Zealand
Online advertising campaigns have helped the Government recoup almost $2 million owed by graduates living overseas. The money has been repaid since a series of campaigns started in October last year, targetting graduates living in Australia. ...