URL: Education Minister on official online league tables
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
When then-Minister Anne Tolley introduced controversial National Standards into primary schools in 2010, she pledged that the Government would not publish league tables. Following a visit to Australia, the new Minister Hekia Parata has said the ...
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Govt eyes secondary school comparison site - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Govt eyes secondary school comparison site Stuff.co.nz The Government is eyeing the establishment of a new website comparing the performance of secondary schools. Education Minister Hekia Parata this morning said parents should take a look at a site set up in Australia which allows parents to check the ... |
Education Minister on official online league tables - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa is calling on the new Education Minister to guarantee the Government's decision to establish official league tables of secondary schools will not be extended to primary schools. When then-Minister Anne Tolley ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa is calling on the new Education Minister to guarantee the Government's decision to establish official league tables of secondary schools will not be extended to primary schools. When then-Minister Anne Tolley ...
Fight looms as Parata touts move on school ratings
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New Education Minister Hekia Parata and the primary teachers' union, the NZEI, could be on an early collision course over league tables comparing schools.Not only has the minister rejected the union's calls to prevent the compilation...
New Education Minister Hekia Parata and the primary teachers' union, the NZEI, could be on an early collision course over league tables comparing schools.Not only has the minister rejected the union's calls to prevent the compilation...
Disappointing comments from the Education Minister on official online league tables
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The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa is calling on the new Education Minister to guarantee the Government's decision to establish official league tables of secondary schools will not be extended to primary schools.
The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa is calling on the new Education Minister to guarantee the Government's decision to establish official league tables of secondary schools will not be extended to primary schools.
Government stacks the charter school deck while public kept in the dark
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The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa says the government is stacking the charter school deck while keeping the public in the dark about how charter schools will work in New Zealand and how they will actually make a difference to student achievement.
The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa says the government is stacking the charter school deck while keeping the public in the dark about how charter schools will work in New Zealand and how they will actually make a difference to student achievement.
Primary results may go online
URL: Primary results may go online
The Government appears set on publishing primary school performance data, criticised by a teacher union as "junk information".
The Government appears set on publishing primary school performance data, criticised by a teacher union as "junk information".
Men in early childhood education
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Bringing up the paedophile hysteria of the past is not going to help raise the number of men working in early childhood education, a leading ECE expert says. Sarah Farquhar, of ChildForum, who has spent many years researching the role of men in ECE, says ...
Bringing up the paedophile hysteria of the past is not going to help raise the number of men working in early childhood education, a leading ECE expert says. Sarah Farquhar, of ChildForum, who has spent many years researching the role of men in ECE, says ...
Primary kids told 'don't come back' - New Zealand Herald
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New Zealand Herald
In many cases the disciplinary action was a last resort by desperate principals - not designed to teach the child a lesson but to get help for them or protect other students following violent, antisocial and occasionally sexually motivated behaviour.
New Zealand Herald
In many cases the disciplinary action was a last resort by desperate principals - not designed to teach the child a lesson but to get help for them or protect other students following violent, antisocial and occasionally sexually motivated behaviour.
School gets $1.8m update - Wairarapa Times-Age
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Wairarapa Times-Age
Kuranui College has opened the doors of a high-tech science and mathematics block that seals the first phase of a $1.8 million rebuild at the South Wairarapa school. Principal Geoff Shepherd said: "[The Ruamahanga building] continues our push to ...
Wairarapa Times-Age
Kuranui College has opened the doors of a high-tech science and mathematics block that seals the first phase of a $1.8 million rebuild at the South Wairarapa school. Principal Geoff Shepherd said: "[The Ruamahanga building] continues our push to ...
Charter schools trial compromised by Isaac - Greens - TVNZ
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Charter schools trial compromised by Isaac - Greens TVNZ Delahunty said there had been no public discussion about what a charter school was. "And then we get an appointment of somebody not from the education sector but entirely from the ideology of privatisation. Issac's three terms as a school trustee did ... |
Govt stacks the charter school deck, public kept in the dark - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa says the government is stacking the charter school deck while keeping the public in the dark about how charter schools will work in New Zealand and how they will actually make a difference to student ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa says the government is stacking the charter school deck while keeping the public in the dark about how charter schools will work in New Zealand and how they will actually make a difference to student ...
Charter school row: Key thinks 'very highly' of Isaac - TVNZ
 3News NZ | URL: Charter school row: Key thinks 'very highly' of Isaac TVNZ "This is a major political platform for education. It is a change in direction. It is not something for amateurs." But Key claims he does not think educational experience is the single biggest issue when dealing with a charter school. "Charter schools ... |
Charter schools job 'not confirmed' - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Charter schools job 'not confirmed' Stuff.co.nz LATEST: Former ACT president Catherine Isaac has defended her proposed appointment to lead a trial of charter schools. The as-yet unconfirmed role has been criticised by political and academic opponents of the scheme. Isaac said she was ''not entirely ... |
NorthTec Roadshow aims to reach youth that would benefit
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The second of seven Roadshow events NorthTec is holding around the region to provide information on its MyStart Programme was held in Kawakawa last Thursday. MyStart tutor, Alison Fenwick, said the fact that an effort was made to take the programme ...
The second of seven Roadshow events NorthTec is holding around the region to provide information on its MyStart Programme was held in Kawakawa last Thursday. MyStart tutor, Alison Fenwick, said the fact that an effort was made to take the programme ...
Anger at ACT link in charter schools trial
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Charter school critics are incensed at the proposed appointment of the former ACT party president to lead a trial of the scheme.
Charter school critics are incensed at the proposed appointment of the former ACT party president to lead a trial of the scheme.
Isaac hits back at appointment criticism
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Former Act president and candidate Catherine Isaac has hit back at accusations her appointment to a board overseeing the trial of charter schools was ideologically driven.Ms Isaac, who is seen as a potential future Act leader, says...
Former Act president and candidate Catherine Isaac has hit back at accusations her appointment to a board overseeing the trial of charter schools was ideologically driven.Ms Isaac, who is seen as a potential future Act leader, says...
John Armstrong: Isaac best candidate for education task force
URL: John Armstrong: Isaac best candidate for education task force
At first glance, the appointment of a former president of one of the Government's junior support parties to head an education-related task force might be viewed as just another unwelcome, but typical example of political patronage...
At first glance, the appointment of a former president of one of the Government's junior support parties to head an education-related task force might be viewed as just another unwelcome, but typical example of political patronage...
Government passes the buck on charter schools
Government passes the buck on charter schools
REF: See Dominion Post, February 2nd 2012, B5...
REF: See Dominion Post, February 2nd 2012, B5...
Principals' sabbatical reports recently added
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Principals' sabbatical reports added in January 2012 look at...
Principals' sabbatical reports added in January 2012 look at...
New $9m Wellington school opens - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: New $9m Wellington school opens Stuff.co.nz Planning for the new school began two years ago to take pressure off nearby Churton Park School, which had brought prefab classrooms in to cater for its overflowing roll of up to 500 pupils. Amesbury School has classrooms for up to 250 children, ... |
New Waitaki rector inspires pupils to set goals - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: New Waitaki rector inspires pupils to set goals Otago Daily Times By Ben Guild on Thu, 2 Feb 2012 New Waitaki Boys' High School rector Paul Jackson stands beside Waitaki Mayor Alex Familton (wearing mayoral chains) to face a haka with faculty, pupils and guests in front of the Hall of Memories at a welcoming assembly ... |
Lessons on coping after earthquakes - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Lessons on coping after earthquakes Stuff.co.nz Berger has spent three days this week teaching 40 Linwood College staff how to help quake-affected pupils deal with stress and anxiety. His programme, called ERASE-Stress (Enhancing Resilience Amongst Students Experiencing Stress), has been used in 12 ... |
Wintec struggling to attract trades students - Waikato Times
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Waikato Times
Wintec's School of Trades head of school Chris Stuart said it was disappointing that despite an industry demand for trades directly related to building, the number of students enrolled in these courses was down on last year. Mr Stuart said shows such ...
Waikato Times
Wintec's School of Trades head of school Chris Stuart said it was disappointing that despite an industry demand for trades directly related to building, the number of students enrolled in these courses was down on last year. Mr Stuart said shows such ...
Taranaki schools study role of smart devices - Taranaki Daily News
 Taranaki Daily News | URL: Taranaki schools study role of smart devices Taranaki Daily News Pupils at Nelson's Stoke School Pukawa Turu, 6, left and Malachi Luke, 6, using an Ipad as an educational tool. Ipads and the like might soon be part f the stationery list at some New Plymouth schools. Would you buy an ipad for your child? |
University of Auckland: Eleven New Professors Appointed
URL: University of Auckland: Eleven New Professors Appointed
Eleven associate professors at The University of Auckland have been promoted to professor. Promotion to professor is a mark of distinction, recognising professional and academic eminence at an international level.
Eleven associate professors at The University of Auckland have been promoted to professor. Promotion to professor is a mark of distinction, recognising professional and academic eminence at an international level.
Quakes affect school roll - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
An earthquake-hit Christchurch school is doing its best to stay positive despite job losses and a declining roll. Avondale School in Breezes Rd had 424 pupils before last February's quake and now has about 310. Principal Mark Scown said the loss of ...
Stuff.co.nz
An earthquake-hit Christchurch school is doing its best to stay positive despite job losses and a declining roll. Avondale School in Breezes Rd had 424 pupils before last February's quake and now has about 310. Principal Mark Scown said the loss of ...
School wait lists force family shifts - New Zealand Herald
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New Zealand Herald
By Nikki Preston Hamilton Girls High is one of the schools with a long list of students wanting to get in. Photo / Supplied Waiting lists at Hamilton's most popular high schools are so long that some parents are moving to less-desirable homes just to ...
New Zealand Herald
By Nikki Preston Hamilton Girls High is one of the schools with a long list of students wanting to get in. Photo / Supplied Waiting lists at Hamilton's most popular high schools are so long that some parents are moving to less-desirable homes just to ...
Tertiary hopefuls need a good back-up plan | infonews.co.nz New ...
URL: Tertiary hopefuls need a good back-up plan | infonews.co.nz New ...
With tertiary courses for 2012 beginning in a few weeks, Careers New Zealand is advising students who missed out on places to prepare a back-up 'Plan B', and is offering support and advice to help them to think about other options so that ...
With tertiary courses for 2012 beginning in a few weeks, Careers New Zealand is advising students who missed out on places to prepare a back-up 'Plan B', and is offering support and advice to help them to think about other options so that ...
School Students Wanted for 'Pens Against Poverty' | Public ...
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ChildFund New Zealand joins forces with leading playwright, actors and schools for inaugural national scriptwriting challenge Intermediate students from.
ChildFund New Zealand joins forces with leading playwright, actors and schools for inaugural national scriptwriting challenge Intermediate students from.
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