MOE's decision unfair, says principal - 3News NZ

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URL: MOE's decision unfair, says principal 3News NZ And if you want to know where this started, it started with Anne Tolley having the pip because Keri and her BOT made a stand about the flawed National Standards that this govt has imposed on Year 1-8 students. This is purely political.

How childhood family income affects adulthood - New Zealand Doctor Online

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New Zealand Doctor Online
A study from the University of Otago's long-running Christchurch Health and Development Study (CHDS) throws new light on a current issue; links between family income and other outcomes later in life such as health and educational achievement.

youths may miss out - Stuff.co.nz

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Stuff.co.nz
The Positive Behaviour For Learning Action Plan also intended to have nurses placed in all secondary schools in the next four years. However, these were not as effective as the latest mental health project, as they were lacking in targets and might not ...

Raising student achievement through school planning

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NZC Update 20 focuses on the place of school planning within school-wide self-review.

Are private schools good for the poor? | Kiwiblog

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One of the internationally agreed-on development goals the heads of state reviewed was the achievement of universal primary education by 2015. The UN was not happy with progress. There are still officially more than ... We tested 3000 children, roughly half from the Nairobi slums and half from the government schools on the periphery, using standardized tests in math, English, and Kiswahili. We tested the children's and their teachers' IQs and gave questionnaires ...

Selecting texts for students in years 4 to 8

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NZC Update 19 introduces the new guidelines Selecting Texts for Students in Years 4 to 8.

Ruia tools released

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E kore au e ngaro, he kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea.
I will never be lost, for I am a seed sown in Rangiātea.

The Ministry has released the Ruia tools for principals and other school leaders.
Developed as two websites, the two tools have been designed to support better educational success for Māori students and provide in-depth resources in appraisal for learning and school-whānau partnerships.
Go to information about Ruia and link to the two websites.

Continuing education cuts spark anger - The Aucklander

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The Aucklander
With her confidence at an all-time low, she decided to attend an art class at Auckland University's Centre for Continuing Education. Sandra Morris, who tutors children's book illustration at the centre, immediately saw Ms Chapman's potential and ...

Call to save Ranui unit - Auckland stuff.co.nz

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URL: Call to save Ranui unit Auckland stuff.co.nz QUALITY EDUCATION: Dorothy Stewart, with her autistic son Adon is one of the parents fighting to keep the Ranui Special Education Unit open. Veronica Stewart is a happy 17-year-old who sings in the choir at Henderson High School and enjoyed a class ...

Vandalism costly - Manawatu Standard

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Manawatu Standard
Figures from the Ministry of Education show primary and secondary schools in the Nelson area received a total of $74838 in vandalism grants last year. Schools in the Tasman area received $64184. These numbers are up on previous years, reflecting an ...

1 in 6 students in financial distress | TEU - Tertiary Education Union

URL: 1 in 6 students in financial distress | TEU - Tertiary Education Union
One-third of full-time, full year, New Zealand students currently access allowances. The maximum entitlement per week for a student (aged under 24, without children, and living away from home) is $170.80. Those ineligible ...