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Despite all the international evidence mounting against the success of national standards, New Zealand's Government have pig-headedly rushed these standards into place, without any trial, and in absolute contempt of the ...
Thursday, August 18, 2011
National Standards rural resistance | News Junkie
URL: National Standards rural resistance | News Junkie
Last week, I attended a meeting on National Standards in a small town in the Waikato. It was a cold Thursday evening but about 50 parents and teachers and the three candidates for the Coromandel electorate had a chance ...
Last week, I attended a meeting on National Standards in a small town in the Waikato. It was a cold Thursday evening but about 50 parents and teachers and the three candidates for the Coromandel electorate had a chance ...
Tolley's delusions of relevance « The Standard
URL: Tolley's delusions of relevance « The Standard
Tolley is wilfully blind to the educational evidence and theory showing national standards to be a bad idea. So naturally she thinks it's all about her. It's all about those mean “Labour Party activists” trying to thwart ...
Tolley is wilfully blind to the educational evidence and theory showing national standards to be a bad idea. So naturally she thinks it's all about her. It's all about those mean “Labour Party activists” trying to thwart ...
Tolley's delusions of relevance | News Junkie
URL: Tolley's delusions of relevance | News Junkie
Nearly a quarter of all primary schools have refused to comply with National Standards requirements – but none appear to have faced any serious consequence for breaking the law. Schools had until the start of last month ...
Nearly a quarter of all primary schools have refused to comply with National Standards requirements – but none appear to have faced any serious consequence for breaking the law. Schools had until the start of last month ...
Quarter of schools fail to comply on standards - New Zealand Herald
URL: Quarter of schools fail to comply on standards
New Zealand Herald
Nearly a quarter of all primary schools have refused to comply with National Standards requirements - but none appear to have faced any serious consequence for breaking the law. Schools had until the start of last month to send the ...
New Zealand Herald
Nearly a quarter of all primary schools have refused to comply with National Standards requirements - but none appear to have faced any serious consequence for breaking the law. Schools had until the start of last month to send the ...
Teachers the 'guides on the side' - The Nelson Mail
 The Nelson Mail | URL: Teachers the 'guides on the side' The Nelson Mail Of course, all these advances are happening at the same time as another movement: National Standards. These benchmarks for learning have been perhaps the most hotly contested topic in the education system in the past decade, and the argument is not ... |
Editorial: Parents have a right to know about kids - The Dominion Post
URL: Editorial: Parents have a right to know about kids
The Dominion Post
Then, parents who care about their kids' achievement will be able to see which local schools do well and which do not. Mrs Tolley has been remarkably resolute in the teeth of some nasty and sometimes personal criticism. Nonetheless, her invitation to ...
The Dominion Post
Then, parents who care about their kids' achievement will be able to see which local schools do well and which do not. Mrs Tolley has been remarkably resolute in the teeth of some nasty and sometimes personal criticism. Nonetheless, her invitation to ...
What will happen to schools refusing National Standards?
URL: What will happen to schools refusing National Standards?
With Keri Milne-Ihimaera - Principal of Moerewa School in Northland, which has refused to implement National Standards. Frances Nelson - Prinicipal of Fairburn School in Otahuhu and former president of the primary teachers' union, NZEI. Ernie Buutveld - The immediate past president of the Principals Federation.
With Keri Milne-Ihimaera - Principal of Moerewa School in Northland, which has refused to implement National Standards. Frances Nelson - Prinicipal of Fairburn School in Otahuhu and former president of the primary teachers' union, NZEI. Ernie Buutveld - The immediate past president of the Principals Federation.
Questions And Answers August 16 - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Questions And Answers August 16
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Hon PAULA BENNETT: What I do have concerns about is the education and training level of some of the 16 and 17-year-olds who are leaving school too early, and who have not even got National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 2. ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Hon PAULA BENNETT: What I do have concerns about is the education and training level of some of the 16 and 17-year-olds who are leaving school too early, and who have not even got National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 2. ...
A Punishing Educational Curriculum - Scoop.co.nz
URL: A Punishing Educational Curriculum
Scoop.co.nz
Colleges may claim they admit only students with at least a 3.0 grade point average, which at some high schools is about half the student body, but it's likely that students with lower averages aren't recruited because they're already working as lab ...
Scoop.co.nz
Colleges may claim they admit only students with at least a 3.0 grade point average, which at some high schools is about half the student body, but it's likely that students with lower averages aren't recruited because they're already working as lab ...
SOAPBOX: Pressure for academic focus a tragedy - Marlborough Express
URL: SOAPBOX: Pressure for academic focus a tragedy
Marlborough Express
Peter O'Connor, of Auckland University, recently summarised the findings saying that such a narrow focus was the road to educational failure. British born educationalist and arts-in-schools promoter Sir Ken Robinson, in TED broadcasts, ...
Marlborough Express
Peter O'Connor, of Auckland University, recently summarised the findings saying that such a narrow focus was the road to educational failure. British born educationalist and arts-in-schools promoter Sir Ken Robinson, in TED broadcasts, ...
Concern at funding cuts for youth job training - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Concern at funding cuts for youth job training
Stuff.co.nz
Several agencies that provide job training to teenagers said funding cuts had already been confirmed and others were in the pipeline. They were confused about the disconnect with the Government announcement and worried about the uncertainty over future ...
Stuff.co.nz
Several agencies that provide job training to teenagers said funding cuts had already been confirmed and others were in the pipeline. They were confused about the disconnect with the Government announcement and worried about the uncertainty over future ...
Training solution to youth unemployment - Goff - 3News NZ
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Training solution to youth unemployment - Goff 3News NZ Mr Goff says National's welfare reforms, which include a payment card for young people on the benefit and a possible return to the youth wage, are ignoring the most important factor in youth unemployment – training. “It's about young people having the ... |
Broadsides: Engaging disaffected youth - New Zealand Herald
 New Zealand Herald | URL: Broadsides: Engaging disaffected youth New Zealand Herald There are currently 58000 young people not in work, training or education. A good portion of these won't be on the unemployment benefit; after all, you're not eligible until you are 18. Some will be graduates who can't find work, some will be young ... |
Young achievers great inspiration, says PM - New Zealand Herald
URL: Young achievers great inspiration, says PM
New Zealand Herald
Ms Toleafoa, who grew up in Otara, is studying towards a bachelor of arts degree majoring in education and is specialising in primary school education. She chose the field solely because she wants to help young people. "I'm passionate about teaching, ...
New Zealand Herald
Ms Toleafoa, who grew up in Otara, is studying towards a bachelor of arts degree majoring in education and is specialising in primary school education. She chose the field solely because she wants to help young people. "I'm passionate about teaching, ...
Manu Korihi News for 17 August 2011
URL: Manu Korihi News for 17 August 2011
The Kohanga Reo Trust Board will from today tell the Waitangi Tribunal why its claim outlining concerns about the survival of the movement should have an urgent hearing...
The Kohanga Reo Trust Board will from today tell the Waitangi Tribunal why its claim outlining concerns about the survival of the movement should have an urgent hearing...
Free computer science courses, new teaching technology reinvent online education
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Stanford University
Stanford Engineering professors are offering three of the school’s most popular computer science courses for free online this fall, and at the same time launching an experiment that could transform the way online education is delivered.
Stanford University
Stanford Engineering professors are offering three of the school’s most popular computer science courses for free online this fall, and at the same time launching an experiment that could transform the way online education is delivered.
Early childhood groups oppose shift of funding to poor families
URL: Early childhood groups oppose shift of funding to poor families
The government's been told it won't improve early childhood education by increasing resources for disadvantaged groups at the expense of those with more money.
The government's been told it won't improve early childhood education by increasing resources for disadvantaged groups at the expense of those with more money.
Kindergarten teachers to discuss stalled pay talks
URL: Kindergarten teachers to discuss stalled pay talks
Kindergarten teachers across the country will be attending paid union meetings over the next two weeks to discuss their stalled pay negotiations.
Kindergarten teachers across the country will be attending paid union meetings over the next two weeks to discuss their stalled pay negotiations.
Professor Mike Pratt
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Business academic Mike Pratt is a consultant to companies on performance development, and leadership - Mike is professor for Waikato University of leadership and sustainability.
Business academic Mike Pratt is a consultant to companies on performance development, and leadership - Mike is professor for Waikato University of leadership and sustainability.
Law with John Edwards
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The release of a child abuse paper, Agency sharing.
The release of a child abuse paper, Agency sharing.
Student Loan Scheme Act a mixed bag for students & graduates
URL: Student Loan Scheme Act a mixed bag for students & graduates
The cost of study will go up yet again as borrowers are charged new fees in the Student Loan Scheme Act passed under urgency in Parliament today. On the positive side, student representatives will celebrate good administrative changes in the Bill
The cost of study will go up yet again as borrowers are charged new fees in the Student Loan Scheme Act passed under urgency in Parliament today. On the positive side, student representatives will celebrate good administrative changes in the Bill
Stats show suicides by female teens highest in OECD
URL: Stats show suicides by female teens highest in OECD
A new report reveals the female youth suicide rate in New Zealand is the highest in the OECD.
A new report reveals the female youth suicide rate in New Zealand is the highest in the OECD.
The front lines of education - Auckland stuff.co.nz
 Auckland stuff.co.nz | URL: The front lines of education Auckland stuff.co.nz He, like Ms Nelson, believes that every school is a good school but education can't stand still and needs to build on its solid foundations. New Zealand students are among the top four readers in the world, he says. Educational investment is key in ... |
Schools, jobs lure migrants to Auckland - New Zealand Herald
URL: Schools, jobs lure migrants to Auckland
New Zealand Herald
Vasantha Krishnan, the department's research head, said migrants who chose Auckland specifically as a destination acted either on advice about educational possibilities or to take up a job offer. She said Auckland's tertiary education sector's ...
New Zealand Herald
Vasantha Krishnan, the department's research head, said migrants who chose Auckland specifically as a destination acted either on advice about educational possibilities or to take up a job offer. She said Auckland's tertiary education sector's ...
Concern grows at violence among young girls
URL: Concern grows at violence among young girls
Yesterday five youths, including two girls aged 13 and 14, were charged over a prolonged attack on a man in his Hamilton apartment.
Yesterday five youths, including two girls aged 13 and 14, were charged over a prolonged attack on a man in his Hamilton apartment.
Science programme proves a big school holiday winner - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Science programme proves a big school holiday winner
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
MOTAT museum experience co-coordinator Tony O'Sullivan says MOTAT was proud to play host to this exciting and educational experience for kids. "It's great when you can physically see kids learning while they're having fun here at MOTAT. ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
MOTAT museum experience co-coordinator Tony O'Sullivan says MOTAT was proud to play host to this exciting and educational experience for kids. "It's great when you can physically see kids learning while they're having fun here at MOTAT. ...
Trades academy being built at Nelson College - Radio New Zealand
URL: Trades academy being built at Nelson College
Radio New Zealand
By next year, up to 450 boys will be using four workshops, two spacious classrooms and large storage areas. Headmaster Gary O'Shea says trades-based education has long been seen as a second-class school option, but the new centre will give the lie to ...
Radio New Zealand
By next year, up to 450 boys will be using four workshops, two spacious classrooms and large storage areas. Headmaster Gary O'Shea says trades-based education has long been seen as a second-class school option, but the new centre will give the lie to ...
Top of the class - Taranaki Daily News
 Taranaki Daily News | URL: Top of the class Taranaki Daily News The New Plymouth secondary school's international student programme won an excellence award at the 2011 New Zealand International Education Conference in Auckland last week. Director of international students Gloria Holland was at the conference ... |
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