Cultural competency to strengthen teachers

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Pita Sharples | Education
Associate Minister of Education Dr Pita Sharples says he is excited by recommendations from the Maori Youth Council relating to professional development of teachers, because they align with his own views and work he has been doing. “I have been developing a programme called ‘Tataiako’ for nearly two years now, of cultural competencies for teachers of Maori learners, and I am hoping to make an announcement quite soon,” said Dr Sharples...

Te reo training must be backed up with solid resourcing - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa says teachers will need effective resources and ongoing professional development to make compulsory te reo training count. New rules will require teachers to study tikanga Māori and te reo during their initial ...

Compulsory Maori No Answer To Under-Achievement - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

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URL: Compulsory Maori No Answer To Under-Achievement Scoop.co.nz (press release) The proposals are part of a Maori Youth Council report on ways to counter Maori under-achievement. Associate Education Minister Pita Sharples pronounces himself "excited" by them and intent on phasing them in. "Just who gave him a mandate to do that? ...

Government defends compulsory Maori basics programme - National Business Review

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National Business Review
... Association president Patrick Walsh said not all teachers would want to learn Maori, and that there were already a number of course requirements for teachers, including for technology, to counter bullying and for NCEA and National Standards. ...

Principals not keen on compulsory Te Reo for teachers | Otago ...

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Teachers already had to take courses on technology, to counter bullying, and for NCEA and National Standards, as well as coaching sports teams. "I think anyone would realise if you force adults into a learning experience ...

Fears of childcare centre ranking - Stuff.co.nz

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"We're very worried that the same thing that's happened with national standards [in primary schools] could happen with early childhood where you get a very narrowed curriculum," New Zealand Childcare Association chief executive Nancy Bell said. ...

Fears of childcare centre ranking | Stuff.co.nz

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"We're very worried that the same thing that's happened with national standards [in primary schools] could happen with early childhood where you get a very narrowed curriculum," New Zealand Childcare Association chief ...

Secondary Schools Staffing Group

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MoE
Information about the establishment of the Secondary Schools Staffing Group...

Youth in holding pattern as recession bites north - New Zealand Herald

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New Zealand Herald
Three years after the global financial crisis hit, its impacts are ingrained in our communities. Social issues reporter Simon Collins visits hard-hit Northland in the first of three reports.
Northland youngster Daniel Alker is keen to find work...

Whole lot of horse sense at White Robe Lodge - Otago Daily Times

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URL: Whole lot of horse sense at White Robe Lodge Otago Daily Times Breeding and training horses is more than just a business for the Anderton family - it is a passion. White Robe Lodge, based at North Taieri, has been synonymous with thoroughbred horses since it was established by ...

Tolley opens Renwick classrooms - Marlborough Express

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URL: Tolley opens Renwick classrooms Marlborough Express Four bright, environmentally friendly and technologically advanced junior classrooms were officially opened at Renwick School by Education Minister Anne Tolley yesterday. Mrs Tolley said the rooms set a standard for schools around the country to aspire ...

Punctuality rules as tardy pupils check out the late room - Stuff.co.nz

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URL: Punctuality rules as tardy pupils check out the late room Stuff.co.nz CLASS ACTION: Aotea College student Kris Lindsay-Connoll has had four visits to their school's late room. Pupils late to class by just one minute will have a whole hour to reflect on their tardiness as Porirua's Aotea College packs them off to a late ...

Q+A: Paul Holmes speaks with Hone Harawira and Kelvin Davis - TVNZ

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TVNZ
PAUL When you talk about education - and both of you talk about education being the sound future for Maori - God knows there must have been enough investment in education in your electorate. Decile one schools, of course - you've got double what rest ...

School scrutiny welcomed - Otago Daily Times

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URL: School scrutiny welcomed Otago Daily Times The Ministry of Education-appointed troubleshooter charged with mending a communication breakdown between teachers and senior management at Wakatipu High School (WHS) says the process is seen as valid and is welcomed ...

Incentives idea for 'useful' degrees - Stuff.co.nz

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"The Government makes a huge investment in tertiary education and a large chunk of that is funding the student loans scheme," KPMG head of agribusiness Ian Proudfoot said. Billions of dollars were at stake as companies would have to begin outsourcing ...

'Hidden shame' of child poverty

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Thousands of children are going hungry each day as the country's largest charitable school programme struggles with demand."

Kaupapa Maori approach hailed for rehabilitation rate

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The head of the Maori focus unit at Waikeria prison attributes its rehabilitation success rate to taking a Kaupapa Maori approach. Three quarters of those who have been through the unit do not re-offend.

Thinking big: Principles to guide vision and curriculum

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Stonefields School opened its doors to students this year. With this new start came the opportunity to try new approaches to curriculum design. There are three videos in this series.

Parents speak up on schooling - Auckland stuff.co.nz

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The feedback will be included in a report prepared for Education Minister Anne Tolley which she will use to determine the future of Tamaki Intermediate. Tamaki, Panmure Bridge, Glen Innes and Glenbrae primary schools applied last year for permission to ...

Concern over King's College culture after death - Stuff.co.nz

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URL: Concern over King's College culture after death Stuff.co.nz An inquiry into the school's culture "was inevitable". "The problem at [King's College] is the kids come from such privileged homes and have so much freedom and wealth they don't know how to cope. The pressure on them is enormous. ...