URL: Education Aotearoa - All stories - The tragedy of closed school pools
A study by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research into school swimming showed cost barriers were the main reason schools did not offer learn to swim programmes. Worried sick. Merivale School is a decile one ...
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Education Aotearoa - All stories - Charter schools - why would you ...
URL: Education Aotearoa - All stories - Charter schools - why would you ...
The government says they will be targeted at “lifting educational achievement in low decile areas and disadvantaged communities where educational underperformance has become the norm”. Charter schools will allow ...
The government says they will be targeted at “lifting educational achievement in low decile areas and disadvantaged communities where educational underperformance has become the norm”. Charter schools will allow ...
Education policy myths poor substitute for evidence - Otago Daily Times
URL: Education policy myths poor substitute for evidence
Otago Daily Times
No sooner have we exited the 2011 election campaign, the John boy's teapot tapes saga, the Prime Minister's "Claytons" electioneering radio talkback special, only to be confronted with Act New Zealand's mythical charter schools reform agenda policy.
Otago Daily Times
No sooner have we exited the 2011 election campaign, the John boy's teapot tapes saga, the Prime Minister's "Claytons" electioneering radio talkback special, only to be confronted with Act New Zealand's mythical charter schools reform agenda policy.
Class size matters to those who struggle most - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Class size matters to those who struggle most
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Research shows that class size does matter; and that it matters most for socio-economically disadvantaged learners, the very groups that the Government says it is most concerned about, says Massey University Professor of Education John O'Neill.
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Research shows that class size does matter; and that it matters most for socio-economically disadvantaged learners, the very groups that the Government says it is most concerned about, says Massey University Professor of Education John O'Neill.
Increased classroom numbers 'can only succeed on a case-by-case basis' - Voxy
URL: Increased classroom numbers 'can only succeed on a case-by-case basis'
Voxy
Mountaineer and co-founder of the Foundation for Youth Development (FYD), Graeme Dingle, has expressed concern at education cost-cutting measures suggested by Treasury this week. The suggestions include more children per class and state school closures ...
Voxy
Mountaineer and co-founder of the Foundation for Youth Development (FYD), Graeme Dingle, has expressed concern at education cost-cutting measures suggested by Treasury this week. The suggestions include more children per class and state school closures ...
'Managing Growth' teaching resource launched in BOP - Voxy
URL: 'Managing Growth' teaching resource launched in BOP
Voxy
They were getting a hands-on look at a new teaching resource launched for high school students that looks at managing growth in the western Bay of Plenty. 'Managing Growth - SmartGrowth' has been jointly developed by the western Bay of Plenty's growth ...
Voxy
They were getting a hands-on look at a new teaching resource launched for high school students that looks at managing growth in the western Bay of Plenty. 'Managing Growth - SmartGrowth' has been jointly developed by the western Bay of Plenty's growth ...
Government needs to rethink National Standards after US ...
URL: Government needs to rethink National Standards after US ...
No Child Left Behind was the US equivalent of the National Standards that New Zealand's National-led Government has imposed on primary and intermediate schools – in fact it was the model upon which National Standards ...
No Child Left Behind was the US equivalent of the National Standards that New Zealand's National-led Government has imposed on primary and intermediate schools – in fact it was the model upon which National Standards ...
Head quits over national standards - New Zealand Herald
URL: Head quits over national standards
New Zealand Herald
By Vaimoana Tapaleao A school principal has resigned in protest over the Government's implementation of national standards and expects them to be withdrawn because of failing results. Louis Guy taught at Auckland's New Windsor School for 22 years - 18 ...
New Zealand Herald
By Vaimoana Tapaleao A school principal has resigned in protest over the Government's implementation of national standards and expects them to be withdrawn because of failing results. Louis Guy taught at Auckland's New Windsor School for 22 years - 18 ...
Resignation reignites ethical dilemma for principals - Voxy
URL: Resignation reignites ethical dilemma for principals
Voxy
'The latest news that the principal of New Windsor School, Louis Guy, has taken the ultimate step and resigned over the implementation of the government's national standards policy is no surprise to the profession,' says Paul Drummond, President of the ...
Voxy
'The latest news that the principal of New Windsor School, Louis Guy, has taken the ultimate step and resigned over the implementation of the government's national standards policy is no surprise to the profession,' says Paul Drummond, President of the ...
Breakfast: Thursday, February 16 - TVNZ
URL: Breakfast: Thursday, February 16
TVNZ
National standards have again been put under the spotlight with the resignation of an Auckland teacher. Breakfast talks to the NZ Principals' Federation President Paul Drummond. Studies show up to 30% of New Zealand women drink during pregnancy and 50% ...
TVNZ
National standards have again been put under the spotlight with the resignation of an Auckland teacher. Breakfast talks to the NZ Principals' Federation President Paul Drummond. Studies show up to 30% of New Zealand women drink during pregnancy and 50% ...
Call for curbs on school exclusions - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Call for curbs on school exclusions
Stuff.co.nz
Decisions by school boards to permanently exclude pupils should be subject to greater control, the ombudsman says. The Children's Commission, meanwhile, is calling for a review of the school exclusion system and warning that trustees are condemning ...
Stuff.co.nz
Decisions by school boards to permanently exclude pupils should be subject to greater control, the ombudsman says. The Children's Commission, meanwhile, is calling for a review of the school exclusion system and warning that trustees are condemning ...
Sex attacks turn eye on school bullying - Stuff.co.nz
 Marlborough Express | URL: Sex attacks turn eye on school bullying Stuff.co.nz An Ombudsman is calling for mandatory programmes for schools to tackle bullying, following historic sexual attacks at Hutt Valley High School. David McGee, who investigated the Hutt Valley High School attacks, made the call when he fronted Parliament's ... |
International Baccalaureate Schools of NZ Scholars Award Presentation
URL: International Baccalaureate Schools of NZ Scholars Award Presentation
Speech to an International Baccalaureate Schools of NZ Scholars Award Presentation, Government House Auckland...
Speech to an International Baccalaureate Schools of NZ Scholars Award Presentation, Government House Auckland...
English called for less bureaucracy. Then along came Joyce. | TEU ...
URL: English called for less bureaucracy. Then along came Joyce. | TEU ...
The National Party has deviated from its pre-government tertiary education philosophy according to TEU national president Dr Sandra Grey. In 2006.
The National Party has deviated from its pre-government tertiary education philosophy according to TEU national president Dr Sandra Grey. In 2006.
Tertiary imports among biggest exports - Waikato Times
 Waikato Times | URL: Tertiary imports among biggest exports Waikato Times The tertiary education sector contributes more than a billion dollars to the Waikato economy annually, and international students represent a growing market potential. The Waikato Times reported last week that based on independent economist Dr Warren ... |
Passion for smokefree message - Marlborough Express
 Marlborough Express | URL: Passion for smokefree message Marlborough Express A 16 year-old Marlborough Girls' College student will be representing the region next week at a national forum discussing how to make New Zealand smoke free. Lamosa Tepu will be the only youth representative at the Otago University Smokefree Outdoor ... |
Is youth policy in New Zealand working?
URL: Is youth policy in New Zealand working?
The head of Auckland University's Sociology department has organised the Supporting Positive Youth Transitions to Adulthood at The Fale Pasifika, Wynyard Street, University of Auckland, on Thursday 16 February 9:45am to 4:30pm. The afternoon will involve panel discussions around key themes including youth policy in New Zealand; inequality, and unemployment.
The head of Auckland University's Sociology department has organised the Supporting Positive Youth Transitions to Adulthood at The Fale Pasifika, Wynyard Street, University of Auckland, on Thursday 16 February 9:45am to 4:30pm. The afternoon will involve panel discussions around key themes including youth policy in New Zealand; inequality, and unemployment.
Welcome to a land of murderous vicars
URL: Welcome to a land of murderous vicars
Agatha Christie is about to try to solve a new mystery - the riddle of how to teach foreigners English.Twenty of her most famous novels are being rewritten in simplified versions so they can be used in the classroom to teach non-native...
Agatha Christie is about to try to solve a new mystery - the riddle of how to teach foreigners English.Twenty of her most famous novels are being rewritten in simplified versions so they can be used in the classroom to teach non-native...
More polytechnic students | TEU - Tertiary Education Union
URL: More polytechnic students | TEU - Tertiary Education Union
Some polytechnics are reporting strong enrolments and say relatively high unemployment is continuing to drive people into tertiary education.
Some polytechnics are reporting strong enrolments and say relatively high unemployment is continuing to drive people into tertiary education.
Apple's iPad Aims to Revolutionize Education - Computerworld New Zealand
URL: Apple's iPad Aims to Revolutionize Education
Computerworld New Zealand
Last month, Apple took dead aim at high schools, unveiling iBooks 2 for the iPad (a storefront for multimedia high school textbooks) and iBooks Author (a Mac app for creating multimedia textbooks). The iPad, iBooks 2 and iBooks Author don't just ...
Computerworld New Zealand
Last month, Apple took dead aim at high schools, unveiling iBooks 2 for the iPad (a storefront for multimedia high school textbooks) and iBooks Author (a Mac app for creating multimedia textbooks). The iPad, iBooks 2 and iBooks Author don't just ...
Cancer education and support a first in Aotearoa - Waatea News
URL: Cancer education and support a first in Aotearoa
Waatea News
Kia ora - E te iwi, a cancer education and support programme for Maori, has been gifted to the Maori health community by the Cancer Society. The programme is the result of the Society working collaboratively with Iwi and Maori health providers to ...
Waatea News
Kia ora - E te iwi, a cancer education and support programme for Maori, has been gifted to the Maori health community by the Cancer Society. The programme is the result of the Society working collaboratively with Iwi and Maori health providers to ...
Accolades mount for pianist - The Dominion Post
 The Dominion Post | URL: Accolades mount for pianist The Dominion Post Despite missing two digits on her left hand, the former Wellington East Girls College pupil has just achieved one of the highest accolades in the Trinity College of London piano exams – and thinks six fingers is more than enough. |
Swim course keeps kids afloat - Marlborough Express
URL: Swim course keeps kids afloat
Marlborough Express
The Swim 4 Life programme has been organised by Sealord, Sport Tasman, Water Safety New Zealand and Rural Education Activities Programme (REAP) Marlborough to offer children at Koromiko, Picton, Lake Rotoiti and Waitaria Bay primary schools 10 free ...
Marlborough Express
The Swim 4 Life programme has been organised by Sealord, Sport Tasman, Water Safety New Zealand and Rural Education Activities Programme (REAP) Marlborough to offer children at Koromiko, Picton, Lake Rotoiti and Waitaria Bay primary schools 10 free ...
Schools welcome portable swim pool - Auckland stuff.co.nz
 Auckland stuff.co.nz | URL: Schools welcome portable swim pool Auckland stuff.co.nz A new mobile pool is making a big splash with kids in south Auckland schools. Mangere Central School is the first to try out the pool which can be packed away into a trailer and transported elsewhere. It's all part of the Sir John Walker's Find Your ... |
Mobile Roleplay is trialled by NZ's Largest General Retailer - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Mobile Roleplay is trialled by NZ's Largest General Retailer
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Roleplay Managing Director, Glenn Bull said it had always been the aim to take the scenario based Roleplay training software to mobile devices and they bought forward their plans when The Warehouse approached them about delivering a Roleplay scenario ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Roleplay Managing Director, Glenn Bull said it had always been the aim to take the scenario based Roleplay training software to mobile devices and they bought forward their plans when The Warehouse approached them about delivering a Roleplay scenario ...
NASDA Crusade Against Drink Driving
URL: NASDA Crusade Against Drink Driving
NASDA Crusade Against Drink Driving CPIT graduates have joined the crusade against drinking and driving, targeting secondary school students with a hard-hitting, contemporary stage play called Stand Up. Five graduates from CPIT’s National Academy of Singing ...
NASDA Crusade Against Drink Driving CPIT graduates have joined the crusade against drinking and driving, targeting secondary school students with a hard-hitting, contemporary stage play called Stand Up. Five graduates from CPIT’s National Academy of Singing ...
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