URL: Deadlines loom for national standards opponents
Radio New Zealand
An ultimatum has been issued to schools rebelling against the national standards to fall into line - or else. The Ministry of Education has been writing to the schools, in some cases giving them just 10 working days to comply with the controversial ... and more »
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Ministry request on national standards to be ignored - Radio New Zealand
URL: Ministry request on national standards to be ignored
Radio New Zealand
School principals say they will ignore a request by the Ministry of Education to obey national standards requirements by the middle of next week. The ministry gave the schools 10 working days to provide targets based on the standards in reading, ...
Radio New Zealand
School principals say they will ignore a request by the Ministry of Education to obey national standards requirements by the middle of next week. The ministry gave the schools 10 working days to provide targets based on the standards in reading, ...
Socato » Blog Archive » NZ – Early education not 'about babysitting'
URL: Socato » Blog Archive » NZ – Early education not 'about babysitting'
For that reason, Labour did not support National Standards, and planned to abolish it. However, if schools had to stand another three years of National Standards, it would be “very hard to unpick”, she said. ...
For that reason, Labour did not support National Standards, and planned to abolish it. However, if schools had to stand another three years of National Standards, it would be “very hard to unpick”, she said. ...
NZEI admits kids are failing in school – but don't blame us —
URL: NZEI admits kids are failing in school – but don't blame us —
That's because this is about National Standards. Accountability is coming down the track and the NZEI knows it can't hide the crap teachers any longer. Sorry comrades – you've been found out. During the next recess Anne ...
That's because this is about National Standards. Accountability is coming down the track and the NZEI knows it can't hide the crap teachers any longer. Sorry comrades – you've been found out. During the next recess Anne ...
Playcentre warning from MP - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Playcentre warning from MP Stuff.co.nz Education Minister Anne Tolley said this was "shameful" and "scaremongering" from a desperate Labour Party. Yesterday, the Central Districts Playcentre Association – which oversees playcentres throughout Manawatu – held a celebration get-together at ... Fears 20 Hours policy under threatNew Zealand Herald ECE funding set at $1.4bTimes Online - Auckland Govt needs honest look at ECE submissionsVoxy Southland Times -Scoop.co.nz (press release) -Newstalk ZB |
Playcentre warning from MP
URL: Playcentre warning from MP
Palmerston North MP Iain Lees-Galloway is "sceptical" about the Government's promise not to cut Playcentre funding – and warns parents the battle may not be over yet.
Palmerston North MP Iain Lees-Galloway is "sceptical" about the Government's promise not to cut Playcentre funding – and warns parents the battle may not be over yet.
National e-waste network opens today
National e-waste network opens today
A national network of electronic waste depots opens today as the Government hopes to avert vast numbers of televisions and computer monitors ending up in landfills or worse, being dumped on the side of the road.
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A national network of electronic waste depots opens today as the Government hopes to avert vast numbers of televisions and computer monitors ending up in landfills or worse, being dumped on the side of the road.
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Massey University's ecentre celebrates successful ten years - Geekzone
 TechDay.co.nz | URL: Massey University's ecentre celebrates successful ten years Geekzone Over 120 people joined Massey University's ecentre to celebrate ten years of working with entrepreneurs to create what CEO Steve Corbett called “successful technology companies that will drive New Zealand business forward.” Success and innovation was ... |
Export Education looks to future - Voxy
URL: Export Education looks to future
Voxy
In a year of changes for international education in New Zealand, industry members are gathering in Auckland for the 20th annual New Zealand International Education Conference. "It is tempting when you have an occasion such as a 20th anniversary, ... and more »
Voxy
In a year of changes for international education in New Zealand, industry members are gathering in Auckland for the 20th annual New Zealand International Education Conference. "It is tempting when you have an occasion such as a 20th anniversary, ... and more »
New education campaign focuses on the positive - 3News NZ
 3News NZ | URL: New education campaign focuses on the positive 3News NZ By Ally Mullord This morning the New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI) launches its Speak Up for Education campaign, which aims to get schools, communities and the Government talking about positive aspects of the education system. ... |
NZC Update 12 - Understanding teaching as inquiry
URL: NZC Update 12 - Understanding teaching as inquiry
This Update describes observations made by the Education Review Office (ERO) in a recent evaluation of how New Zealand schools were using the teaching as inquiry process.
NZC Update issue 12 (PDF, 525 KB)
Restructuring of RTLB service not a done deal
URL: Restructuring of RTLB service not a done deal
The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa says the Minister of Education is riding rough-shod over the concerns of specialist learning and behaviour teachers by suggesting the restructuring of their service is a done deal.
The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa says the Minister of Education is riding rough-shod over the concerns of specialist learning and behaviour teachers by suggesting the restructuring of their service is a done deal.
Study into female anti social behaviour
Study into female anti social behaviour
A landmark two year study into female anti -social behaviour has found violence is flourishing thanks to technology and an increasing acceptance of verbal and physical aggression among both boys and girls. Social Anthropologist Donna Swift who undertook The Girl's Project in the Tasman District.
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A landmark two year study into female anti -social behaviour has found violence is flourishing thanks to technology and an increasing acceptance of verbal and physical aggression among both boys and girls. Social Anthropologist Donna Swift who undertook The Girl's Project in the Tasman District.
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We don't need a youth minimum wage - Stuff.co.nz (blog)
 Stuff.co.nz (blog) | URL: We don't need a youth minimum wage Stuff.co.nz (blog) In December 2008 there were 133300 people in industry training. By the end of last year, there were 108000. In Canterbury alone, where we need skills to rebuild from the earthquakes, the numbers in building and construction training fell by a quarter, ... |
School repairs to cost $8m, with a 2-year guarantee - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: School repairs to cost $8m, with a 2-year guarantee Stuff.co.nz FAREWELL SCHEDULED: Avonside Girls' High principal Sue Hume says the main block of the school has shifted on its piles and will have to be demolished. About $8 million is being spent making two Christchurch secondary schools safe. ... |
UCOL hosts Top Art
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Whanganui Quay School of the Arts hosts Top Art 2011 on its final stop of a five month tour of the country this week. Top Art is a travelling exhibition of the cream of Secondary School students’ visual arts portfolios. Two groups of students' portfolios ...
Whanganui Quay School of the Arts hosts Top Art 2011 on its final stop of a five month tour of the country this week. Top Art is a travelling exhibition of the cream of Secondary School students’ visual arts portfolios. Two groups of students' portfolios ...
Artist takes out student scholarship - Times Online - Auckland
 Times Online - Auckland | URL: Artist takes out student scholarship Times Online - Auckland Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts in Pakuranga presents the award annually to an Auckland-based student. Louise is the fifth recipient of the accolade, which is supported by the Fisher family and is an initiative to reward outstanding up-and-coming artists. ... |
School abuzz with creativity - Marlborough Express
 Marlborough Express | URL: School abuzz with creativity Marlborough Express Bright: Linkwater School pupil Ruby Everest 8, paints the Jolly Junior class's Ukelele modelled by Angus McMahon, 8. The pupils at Linkwater School are proving a little bit of imagination can go a long way when transforming cardboard boxes, ... |
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