 Voxy | Davis: Defiant stand on National Standards Voxy She is yet to front with evidence of any sort that National Standards will make students learn, but expects people to simply believe she knows what she's doing. That's a tall order from a Minister who simply doesn't understand education. ... and more » |
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Davis: Defiant stand on National Standards - Voxy
Questions And Answers August 10 - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
That is why the Government has been committed to everything from national standards to improving the quality of the teaching that we have in this country. But that is just one factor. I tell members that the other thing that makes a difference to ... and more »
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
That is why the Government has been committed to everything from national standards to improving the quality of the teaching that we have in this country. But that is just one factor. I tell members that the other thing that makes a difference to ... and more »
University of Auckland Pacific students scoop major awards - Voxy
 The Press | University of Auckland Pacific students scoop major awards Voxy Current and former students from The University of Auckland have scooped all the major awards for the second year running after tonight's announcement of the 2011 Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards. Nadeen Papali'i, Mark Dewes, Brandon Jackson, .. |
Young achievers great inspiration, says PM
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Six young Kiwis have been acknowledged in the 2011 Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards, which recognise young people who have excelled in their chosen field and help them to continue their studies. John Key met the six yesterday...
Six young Kiwis have been acknowledged in the 2011 Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards, which recognise young people who have excelled in their chosen field and help them to continue their studies. John Key met the six yesterday...
Professor Gus John
Community leaders in the UK say they issued repeated warnings about a summer of violence but their voices were ignored by the country's leaders. Professor Gus John is a fellow of the London Centre for Leadership in Learning at the Institute of Education, University of London and visiting faculty professor of education at the University of Strathclyde. He is chair of Parents and Students Empowerment, a body working with parents and with excluded students and those at risk of exclusion from school.
Million dollar research boost for UC academic
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A University of Canterbury academic’s research on the political aspirations and well-being of future generations has been recognised with an international research grant of more than NZ$1million and an appointment to a London-based think tank.
A University of Canterbury academic’s research on the political aspirations and well-being of future generations has been recognised with an international research grant of more than NZ$1million and an appointment to a London-based think tank.
High speed internet in libraries welcomed
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Nathan Guy | National Library
The Minister Responsible for the National Library Nathan Guy has welcomed the inclusion of up to 82 libraries in the final tender process for the Government’s rural broadband initiative.“This will be a major boost for public access to the internet. Many rural communities will have access to ultra-fast broadband, even if they live outside the UFB coverage area. ... read more
Nathan Guy | National Library
The Minister Responsible for the National Library Nathan Guy has welcomed the inclusion of up to 82 libraries in the final tender process for the Government’s rural broadband initiative.“This will be a major boost for public access to the internet. Many rural communities will have access to ultra-fast broadband, even if they live outside the UFB coverage area. ... read more
NZQA confirms changes to University Entrance - Radio New Zealand
URL: NZQA confirms changes to University Entrance
Radio New Zealand
They will align UE with level 3 of the NCEA, giving students in their final year of school a clearer target to aim for. The authority doubts many students will miss out on UE because of the changes. It says only 5% of school leavers who get UE do not ...
Radio New Zealand
They will align UE with level 3 of the NCEA, giving students in their final year of school a clearer target to aim for. The authority doubts many students will miss out on UE because of the changes. It says only 5% of school leavers who get UE do not ...
NZQA raises uni entrance requirements - New Zealand Herald
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New Zealand Herald
From 2014, students will need to gain NCEA Level 3, meet stronger literacy requirements and achieve at a higher numeracy level. The list of approved subjects for Level 3 credits will also be changed. The NZQA's deputy chief executive (qualifications), ...
New Zealand Herald
From 2014, students will need to gain NCEA Level 3, meet stronger literacy requirements and achieve at a higher numeracy level. The list of approved subjects for Level 3 credits will also be changed. The NZQA's deputy chief executive (qualifications), ...
University entrance credit requirement raised - The Dominion Post
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The Dominion Post
An NZQA spokeswoman confirmed the changes would not affect students aged over 20 wanting to enter university. NZQA qualifications deputy chief executive Bali Haque said the changes were not radical but did "raise the bar for university entrance". ...
The Dominion Post
An NZQA spokeswoman confirmed the changes would not affect students aged over 20 wanting to enter university. NZQA qualifications deputy chief executive Bali Haque said the changes were not radical but did "raise the bar for university entrance". ...
Bar raised for university entrance - New Zealand Herald
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New Zealand Herald
University entrance (UE), the minimum requirement for university entry, will be changed in 2014, requiring secondary school students to obtain NCEA level 3 with 60 credits or higher, NZQA deputy chief executive Bali Haque said. ...
New Zealand Herald
University entrance (UE), the minimum requirement for university entry, will be changed in 2014, requiring secondary school students to obtain NCEA level 3 with 60 credits or higher, NZQA deputy chief executive Bali Haque said. ...
Bar raised for university entrance - New Zealand Herald
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New Zealand Herald
File photo / Jason Dorday University entrance requirements will be raised in 2012, but students will also have four new subjects to count towards the required level. New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is allowing four new subjects to count ...
New Zealand Herald
File photo / Jason Dorday University entrance requirements will be raised in 2012, but students will also have four new subjects to count towards the required level. New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is allowing four new subjects to count ...
Universities NZ welcomes changes to UE
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Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara (Universities NZ) welcomes the changes to the university entrance requirement announced by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority today.
Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara (Universities NZ) welcomes the changes to the university entrance requirement announced by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority today.
Business studies for UE welcomed
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The decision to include Business Studies as an approved subject for University Entrance from 2012 has been welcomed by BusinessNZ. Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says there is a clear need for more business education in the curriculum.
The decision to include Business Studies as an approved subject for University Entrance from 2012 has been welcomed by BusinessNZ. Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says there is a clear need for more business education in the curriculum.
Govt cut $146m from skills training, Goff says - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Govt cut $146m from skills training, Goff says
Stuff.co.nz
Mr Goff asked Prime Minister John Key about cuts to Salvation Army and YMCA training programmes. Mr Key said he did not have details, but "some of those programmes just simply were not delivering results". The Government was spending nearly $300m more ... and more »
Stuff.co.nz
Mr Goff asked Prime Minister John Key about cuts to Salvation Army and YMCA training programmes. Mr Key said he did not have details, but "some of those programmes just simply were not delivering results". The Government was spending nearly $300m more ... and more »
Vocational training must be valued - Marlborough Express
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Marlborough Express
OPINION: I recently revisited the past when I attended the Industry Training Federation Conference at Sky City in Auckland. I spent my first three years in politics working hard to nut out policy for trades training and trades academies and the youth ...
Marlborough Express
OPINION: I recently revisited the past when I attended the Industry Training Federation Conference at Sky City in Auckland. I spent my first three years in politics working hard to nut out policy for trades training and trades academies and the youth ...
Educators honoured for outstanding contribution
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Six members of the education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa have been honoured for their outstanding contribution to education and the Institute.
Six members of the education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa have been honoured for their outstanding contribution to education and the Institute.
Government must take an honest look at ECE Taskforce submissions
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The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa says the government must take an honest look at the submissions to the Taskforce on Early Childhood Education and not dictate the outcome.
The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa says the government must take an honest look at the submissions to the Taskforce on Early Childhood Education and not dictate the outcome.
100,000 conversations about education
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A campaign to get people talking about quality public education in early childhood centres and primary schools aims to generate 100,000 community conversations around the country.
A campaign to get people talking about quality public education in early childhood centres and primary schools aims to generate 100,000 community conversations around the country.
BFF just a bully in disguise - New Zealand Herald
 Newstalk ZB | URL: BFF just a bully in disguise New Zealand Herald 'Friendship bullying' is rife among female high school students with nearly half of Kiwi girls saying they have been bullied by their mates. Research from the University of Auckland has revealed girls are just as likely to be ... Friends bully more than enemies: research Stuff.co.nz Ugly side of female friendships revealed Newstalk ZB |
Show gets the feet moving - Marlborough Express
 Marlborough Express | URL: Show gets the feet moving Marlborough Express Whoops, cheers and claps punctuate the songs and dances delivered during the Marlborough combined colleges' senior production, Footloose. The show opened last night for a five-performance season, and people of all ages filled the Marlborough Civic ... and more » |
Students discover new art techniques - Hawke's Bay Today
 Hawke's Bay Today | URL: Students discover new art techniques Hawke's Bay Today STANDOUT STUFF: Award-winning art students Charissa Murphy, 16 (left), and Aaron Lyndon, 16, both from Karamu High School, and Maddy Peacock, 17, from Woodford House. Photo / Paul Taylor It's been an arty week for Bay high school students, ... |
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. ... |
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