URL: Youth services vital to reducing welfare dependence
Paula Bennett | Social Development
Youth service providers connecting young people to education, employment or training will ensure fewer become welfare dependent says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. “More than 150 providers have applied to provide services that wrap support around 16 and 17 year olds, giving them every opportunity to succeed.” The Youth Services tender process which closed yesterday is the first step to ensure fewer disengaged young people end up trapped in the welfare system...
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Administrator, Faculty of Education Required In Waikato - Jobs in ...
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... (Leading Learning Network), brings together the University of Waikato, CORE Education, Waikato Tainui College for Research and Development, Cognition Education and New Zealand Council for Educational Research ...
... (Leading Learning Network), brings together the University of Waikato, CORE Education, Waikato Tainui College for Research and Development, Cognition Education and New Zealand Council for Educational Research ...
Scott Gilmour: Education hijacked by ideology - New Zealand Herald
URL: Scott Gilmour: Education hijacked by ideology
New Zealand Herald
Several recent opinion articles in various publications have slammed the "ideology of commercialising and privatising education under the ACT and National parties, especially with the introduction of charter schools. These commentators are quick to ...
New Zealand Herald
Several recent opinion articles in various publications have slammed the "ideology of commercialising and privatising education under the ACT and National parties, especially with the introduction of charter schools. These commentators are quick to ...
Northland school protest fails to materialise - New Zealand Herald
URL: Northland school protest fails to materialise
New Zealand Herald
However, orders to shut the unit go back to last year, with the school's then refusal to implement National Standards cited as one of the reasons. Parent Olive Brown said the ministry's offer of financial help for switching schools was "frustrating''.
New Zealand Herald
However, orders to shut the unit go back to last year, with the school's then refusal to implement National Standards cited as one of the reasons. Parent Olive Brown said the ministry's offer of financial help for switching schools was "frustrating''.
Poor children face pay hurdle as grown-ups | Stuff.co.nz
URL: Poor children face pay hurdle as grown-ups | Stuff.co.nz
"The major effects of being brought up in a poor family appear to be significant reduction in both educational achievement and earning opportunities that was still evident at the age of 30." Poverty contributed to higher ...
"The major effects of being brought up in a poor family appear to be significant reduction in both educational achievement and earning opportunities that was still evident at the age of 30." Poverty contributed to higher ...
Schools 'not seeing big effects of poverty' - The Ashburton Guardian
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The Ashburton Guardian
By John Donnachie April 24, 2012 Mid Canterbury children that turn up to school hungry and poorly dressed, are more likely to be lacking parental supervision than suffering from poverty says Allenton School trust chairperson Charlie Kelland.
The Ashburton Guardian
By John Donnachie April 24, 2012 Mid Canterbury children that turn up to school hungry and poorly dressed, are more likely to be lacking parental supervision than suffering from poverty says Allenton School trust chairperson Charlie Kelland.
Mum angry at schools rejecting her disabled son - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Mum angry at schools rejecting her disabled son Stuff.co.nz The Hamilton mum is part of a nationwide group of angry parents preparing to take legal action against schools that turn away their disabled children. Maxine Jefferys is part of a nationwide group of angry parents preparing to take ground-breaking ... |
10% of pupils absent - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: 10% of pupils absent Otago Daily Times By John Lewis on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 Nearly one in 10 Otago school pupils are estimated to be absent from school each week, a 2011 Ministry of Education survey reveals. The "Attendance in New Zealand Schools 2011" report shows an average of 2580 pupils ... |
Businesses need more ‘relevant’ research
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It is important for universities to engage with businesses if they are to produce relevant research, says Massey University’s newly appointed Professor in Innovation and Economics.
It is important for universities to engage with businesses if they are to produce relevant research, says Massey University’s newly appointed Professor in Innovation and Economics.
Stressed Christchurch schools plead for help - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
Christchurch schools are dealing with more badly behaved children, stressed teachers and tired principals as they face an uncertain future, a survey shows. Two-thirds of the 140 primary schools that took part in the survey reported an increase in ...
Stuff.co.nz
Christchurch schools are dealing with more badly behaved children, stressed teachers and tired principals as they face an uncertain future, a survey shows. Two-thirds of the 140 primary schools that took part in the survey reported an increase in ...
Gangs targetting kids as young as 8 - TVNZ
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TVNZ
Local youth gangs terrorising a south Auckland primary school are targeting and influencing children as young as 8-years-old, a social worker says. Moses Faleolo has done three years of in-depth interviews with dozens of youth gang members in south ...
TVNZ
Local youth gangs terrorising a south Auckland primary school are targeting and influencing children as young as 8-years-old, a social worker says. Moses Faleolo has done three years of in-depth interviews with dozens of youth gang members in south ...
Universities’ To Share National Journals Storage
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A collaborative initiative by New Zealand’s eight university libraries is set to free up space and save money by jointly storing a single copy of low-use print journals, while ensuring the preservation of, and access to, these important resources.
A collaborative initiative by New Zealand’s eight university libraries is set to free up space and save money by jointly storing a single copy of low-use print journals, while ensuring the preservation of, and access to, these important resources.
Massey names its top teachers - Massey News (press release)
 Massey News (press release) | URL: Massey names its top teachers Massey News (press release) Dr Elizabeth Gray, Liz Norman, Dr Zoe Jordens and Amanda Yates were recognised as the University's top teachers for 2012. Mr Maharey told the ceremony teachers transform lives. “All of us can look back during our lifetime and we meet some teacher at ... |
A taste for education - Nelson Mail
 Nelson Mail | URL: A taste for education Nelson Mail The Kids Edible Garden is a programme that provides education and training to teachers about gardening and cooking so they can incorporate it into their school's curriculum. Hampden Street School deputy principal Catharine Barris said: "Gardening is an ... |
hopes for 1000 overseas students - Stuff.co.nz
URL: hopes for 1000 overseas students
Stuff.co.nz
The Southern Institute of Technology council released its strategic vision this week, with overseas student numbers expected to double by 2016 and an Auckland campus on the radar. Chief executive Penny Simmonds on Tuesday said an Auckland campus was ...
Stuff.co.nz
The Southern Institute of Technology council released its strategic vision this week, with overseas student numbers expected to double by 2016 and an Auckland campus on the radar. Chief executive Penny Simmonds on Tuesday said an Auckland campus was ...
School paperwork raised red flag - Waatea News
URL: School paperwork raised red flag
Waatea News
The Education Minister says the audit of Moerewa School's NCEA results was launched after discrepancies picked up in a review of paperwork at Otara's Kia Aroha College. Moerewa held on to its senior pupils by enrolling them in the South Auckland ...
Waatea News
The Education Minister says the audit of Moerewa School's NCEA results was launched after discrepancies picked up in a review of paperwork at Otara's Kia Aroha College. Moerewa held on to its senior pupils by enrolling them in the South Auckland ...
Graduation for Canterbury's quake students
URL: Graduation for Canterbury's quake students
The sun shone as Canterbury University graduates paraded a short distance through Addington to their graduation ceremony at the CBS Canterbury Arena.
The sun shone as Canterbury University graduates paraded a short distance through Addington to their graduation ceremony at the CBS Canterbury Arena.
PPTA congratulates ministry for firm stance
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PPTA president Robin Duff congratulates education minister Hekia Parata for taking a firm stand against the board of Northland’s Moerewa School .
PPTA president Robin Duff congratulates education minister Hekia Parata for taking a firm stand against the board of Northland’s Moerewa School .
Moerewa school closure – Hilda Halkyard-Harawira - TangataWhenua.com: Maori News & Views
 TangataWhenua.com: Maori News & Views | URL: Moerewa school closure – Hilda Halkyard-Harawira TangataWhenua.com: Maori News & Views The reality is – it is better for a small school to grow five subjects well than deliver 9 poorly. However small schools have to be creative to ensure their students gain a variety of experiences in their education to prepare students emotionally and ... |
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