URL: Drivers of Crime: investing in education
Anne Tolley | Education
Education Minister Anne Tolley says that Government investment in early childhood education and parenting programmes has made a significant contribution to the progress made in the Drivers of Crime strategy. “All children deserve the best possible start to their education, and to be engaged in learning, which is why Budget 2011 invested an additional $550 million in ECE over the next four years,” says Mrs Tolley...
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Rutherford to head Human Rights Commission
URL: Rutherford to head Human Rights Commission
Simon Power | Justice
David Rutherford has been appointed Chief Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. Mr Rutherford replaces Rosslyn Noonan, who is completing her second five-year term. “Mr Rutherford has proven leadership abilities and creative and practical approaches which will help advance the understanding of human rights in New Zealand,” Mr Power said. “He is especially interested in youth, Māori, and disability rights – the latter through his extensive involvement in the Special Olympics.”...
Simon Power | Justice
David Rutherford has been appointed Chief Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. Mr Rutherford replaces Rosslyn Noonan, who is completing her second five-year term. “Mr Rutherford has proven leadership abilities and creative and practical approaches which will help advance the understanding of human rights in New Zealand,” Mr Power said. “He is especially interested in youth, Māori, and disability rights – the latter through his extensive involvement in the Special Olympics.”...
Tolley to 'bully' schools - The Press
URL: Tolley to 'bully' schools
The Press
A Christchurch primary school has accused Education Minister Anne Tolley of "bullying behaviour" after it refused to implement the national standards. Somerfield School's board of trustees said Tolley intended to implement "a programme of intimidation" ...
The Press
A Christchurch primary school has accused Education Minister Anne Tolley of "bullying behaviour" after it refused to implement the national standards. Somerfield School's board of trustees said Tolley intended to implement "a programme of intimidation" ...
One in five falsely labelled 'failures' - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: One in five falsely labelled 'failures'
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“School boards of trustees continue to refuse to submit the charters necessary to implement the National Standards, which were due to the Ministry by Friday. A spokesman for the Minister confirmed that about 140 charters were handed in by protesting ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“School boards of trustees continue to refuse to submit the charters necessary to implement the National Standards, which were due to the Ministry by Friday. A spokesman for the Minister confirmed that about 140 charters were handed in by protesting ...
No immediate plans to sack school boards - Newstalk ZB
URL: No immediate plans to sack school boards
Newstalk ZB
The Government has indicated it has no immediate plans to sack school boards which refuse to implement national standards. The deadline has passed for schools to pass their national standards charters to the Ministry of Education. ...
Newstalk ZB
The Government has indicated it has no immediate plans to sack school boards which refuse to implement national standards. The deadline has passed for schools to pass their national standards charters to the Ministry of Education. ...
Te Karere Ipurangi » Blog Archive » Maori pupils' needs 'not met ...
URL: Te Karere Ipurangi » Blog Archive » Maori pupils' needs 'not met ...
National standards and the education system are discriminatory to Maori, says the Principals Federation president. The comments have been labelled “dreadful” by Education Minister Anne Tolley, who says the current ...
National standards and the education system are discriminatory to Maori, says the Principals Federation president. The comments have been labelled “dreadful” by Education Minister Anne Tolley, who says the current ...
Tell us what you think of the new TKI
URL: Tell us what you think of the new TKI
Te Kete Ipurangi (TKI) has recently undergone some significant changes; and the Ministry would like to know how you feel about these changes to help us continue to improve TKI for you. The Ministry has engaged Independent Quality Assurance New Zealand to conduct this independent and anonymous survey. Your feedback would be appreciated. The survey should take 5-10 mins only and can be found at: Survey Monkey...
Te Kete Ipurangi (TKI) has recently undergone some significant changes; and the Ministry would like to know how you feel about these changes to help us continue to improve TKI for you. The Ministry has engaged Independent Quality Assurance New Zealand to conduct this independent and anonymous survey. Your feedback would be appreciated. The survey should take 5-10 mins only and can be found at: Survey Monkey...
Govt wants to block NCEA-style degrees - Radio New Zealand
URL: Govt wants to block NCEA-style degrees
Radio New Zealand
The Government wants to ban degrees that would be structured like the national certificate of educational achievement (NCEA). But industry training organisations say it is a protectionist move that will stop them developing degrees for industries they ...
Radio New Zealand
The Government wants to ban degrees that would be structured like the national certificate of educational achievement (NCEA). But industry training organisations say it is a protectionist move that will stop them developing degrees for industries they ...
Survey: Gen Y financially savvy after recession - New Zealand Herald
URL: Survey: Gen Y financially savvy after recession
New Zealand Herald
Pip Catherwood says she was offered a credit card in her bank's package for tertiary students, and often struggled to pay off her monthly bill. Photo / Natalie Slade Young people are more financially literate and responsible with their ...
New Zealand Herald
Pip Catherwood says she was offered a credit card in her bank's package for tertiary students, and often struggled to pay off her monthly bill. Photo / Natalie Slade Young people are more financially literate and responsible with their ...
Special Education training courses
URL: Special Education training courses
Special Education training opportunities - find out more about Ministry run courses and book a place on a course.
Special Education training opportunities - find out more about Ministry run courses and book a place on a course.
Brains reign at gifted children's conference - Massey News (press release)
 Massey News (press release) | URL: Brains reign at gifted children's conference Massey News (press release) Students will attend lectures and workshops by academics from different disciplines and universities, including on law and justice, creative writing, geology, education and activism, philosophy and entrepreneurship. Massey educational psychologist ... |
Funding for Chch schools and centres must extend into 2012
URL: Funding for Chch schools and centres must extend into 2012
It is essential that Christchurch schools and early childhood centres have full funding extended into 2012 while the situation remains so unpredictable, according to the education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa. The Education Minister is ruling out keeping ...
It is essential that Christchurch schools and early childhood centres have full funding extended into 2012 while the situation remains so unpredictable, according to the education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa. The Education Minister is ruling out keeping ...
Tax education and citizenship resource
URL: Tax education and citizenship resource
National Standards News
This resource supports students to understand what tax is, what it is used for, and how all citizens are involved. It focuses on key social studies objectives and also covers the key NZC value of 'community and participation', key competency 'managing self' and the future focus issue of 'citizenship'.
National Standards News
This resource supports students to understand what tax is, what it is used for, and how all citizens are involved. It focuses on key social studies objectives and also covers the key NZC value of 'community and participation', key competency 'managing self' and the future focus issue of 'citizenship'.
RWC activity books
URL: RWC activity books
National Standards News
Developed by the NZ 2011 office, in association with the Ministry of Education, the RWC 2011 Activity Book will provide all year 1-8 students with a book of learning activities. It has three curriculum levels to choose from, each strongly aligned to the social sciences curriculum, and Effective Pedagogy in Social Sciences: Tikanga ā Iwi: BES.
National Standards News
Developed by the NZ 2011 office, in association with the Ministry of Education, the RWC 2011 Activity Book will provide all year 1-8 students with a book of learning activities. It has three curriculum levels to choose from, each strongly aligned to the social sciences curriculum, and Effective Pedagogy in Social Sciences: Tikanga ā Iwi: BES.
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