Remote and provincial schools to get faster broadband

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Hekia Parata | Communications and Information Technology

Work will begin to connect all of New Zealand’s remaining schools, including our most remote, to faster broadband, Education Minister Hekia Parata and Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams announced today. Ms Parata says 57 remote schools and 193 provincial schools are included in the latest Rural Broadband Initiative contracts. The remote schools, which includes schools in Haast, Stewart Island and Great Barrier Island, will receive faster broadband (10Mbps or more) using point to point wireless technology...

Rural public libraries to get UFB boost

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Amy Adams | Communications and Information Technology
Rural public libraries to get UFB boost... Public access to broadband has received a big boost, with 183 rural public libraries included in the Rural Broadband Initiative, Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams and Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain have announced. Ultra-fast broadband (UFB) will be available at libraries throughout the country, including in Winton, Waimate, Darfield, Hokitika, Te Kuiti, Opotiki and Ngaruawahia. Ms Adams says having UFB available at rural libraries will make a big difference to local communities...

RBI extended to remote schools, hospitals and libraries

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Amy Adams | Communications and Information Technology

Some of the most remote schools in New Zealand, as well as rural hospitals and libraries can now look forward to faster broadband after the Government selected its preferred providers for the final Rural Broadband Initiative contracts, worth $14.4 million. Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams says the announcement signals the second and final phase of the Government's $300 million Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI)...

Reporting student achievement for learners with special education needs

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This March 2012 update provides guidance for Board of Trustees chairpersons and principals for reporting learner achievement, for learners with special education needs.

Reporting on learners with special education needs

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National Standards have been developed for all students. For children who have special education needs, as with all students, showing progress in relation to the standards will be as much a focus as showing achievement.

This update gives guidance to board of trustees chairpersons and principals for annual reporting on the progress and achievement of students with special learning needs.
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Educational service helps minimise childcare costs - Voxy

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Voxy
"Over the last 11 years, our qualified teachers have provided over 5000 families free educational assistance through our Ministry of Education-funded programme, which is a huge saving for each and every one," explains footsteps CEO, Kevin Christie.

The Succession Challenge: Issues in Leadership Succession

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International educational development consultant Dean Fink presents this seminar for the Centre for Educational Leadership.
21 August 2012

Rural fast broadband a step closer - Stuff.co.nz

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URL: Rural fast broadband a step closer Stuff.co.nz Remote schools, hospitals and libraries can expect faster broadband after the Government selected its preferred providers in contracts worth $14.4 million. Communications and Information Technology minister Amy Adams said in Auckland today that the ...

Scientists says lack of funding driving them offshore

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Budding young scientists are being forced out of New Zealand because there's not enough funding for them here.

Tiny rural school keen for broadband upgrade - Radio New Zealand

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Radio New Zealand
The Government announced on Tuesday that it has selected Chorus and other preferred providers to supply $14.4 million dollars worth of broadband to schools, hospitals and libraries. It is the final phase of the Government's $300 million plan to provide ...

Hawke's Bay schools that will receive faster broadband (10Mbps or more) named. - All About Hawke's Bay

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All About Hawke's Bay
Work will begin to connect all of New Zealand's remaining schools, including our most remote, to faster broadband, Education Minister Hekia Parata and Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams announced today.

Māori Pursuing Digital Horizons

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The launch in October last year by 2degrees of the world’s first te reo Māori smart phone is one example of how the ICT industry can fill the appetite that Māori have for their language and culture content in the digital world.

School not given chance to fix problems, Principal says - Radio New Zealand

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Radio New Zealand
The Ministry says it is pulling classes for Years 11 to 13 pupils at Moerewa school because its NCEA achievement rates are alarmingly low. Principal Keri Milne Ihimaera says the school has requested more specific information from the Qualification ...