Discipline, Democracy, and Diversity: Working with Students with ...

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In 2003 Dr Macfarlane was awarded the inaugural Senior Research Fellowship by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research. His landmark book Kia Hiwa Ra! Listen to Culture: Maori Students' Plea to Educators is ...

New Vocational Pathways launched

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Steven Joyce | Education

Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce and Minister of Education Hekia Parata today announced five Vocational Pathways to support young people progressing from school into tertiary training and a career. “The Vocational Pathways bring together the standards and skills recommended by five broad sectors of industry and link these to study and employment possibilities. They show young people how their skills and knowledge will be valued in the ‘real world’ when they look for a job and start their career,” Mr Joyce says...

New publication gives snapshot of Māori

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Maurice Williamson | Statistics

A new publication showing economic, social, cultural, and environmental statistics on Māori will benefit all New Zealanders, Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson said today. Mr Williamson launched Te Ao Mārama 2012 in Parliament House today. The publication delivers a range of Māori statistics including population, age, and income. It also contains statistics on iwi groups, cultural vitality and the use of te reo...

Key sets tough 'to-do list' for public sector

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The Government wants 23,000 fewer long-term beneficiaries on its books by 2017 and the head of Work and Income could lose a bonus if the target is not achieved.... Raise participation in early childhood education from 94.7 per cent in 2011 to 98 per cent in 2016... Increase the proportion of
18-year-olds with NCEA level 2 or equivalent from 67 per cent in 2010 to 85 per cent in 2017... Increase the proportion of 25-34 year olds with advanced qualifications from 52 per cent in 2012 to 55 per cent...

School Improvement through Collaborative Inquiry

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Professor Lorna Earl presents this seminar series for the Centre for Educational Leadership.
17 October 2012

Kelvin Davis on Education | Kiwiblog

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Here though Davis is not comparing apples and oranges. As far as I know no one in Government is saying league tables are being done to lift achievement. The reality is that assessment data of schools is public information, ...

Vocational pathways fill educational need

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The pathways have been designed to help clarify for young people how to get from junior secondary school through to desired work or study destinations, combining academic with technical and career education.

High deciles don't always translate to academic success - 3News NZ

3News NZ

URL: High deciles don't always translate to academic success 3News NZ If class size is so much better, that difference must be quanitifiable. How much better is a class size of 20 vs say 35 I went to school with? 4th form, my class size ...

Koha spurs sustainability - Taranaki Daily News

Taranaki Daily News

URL: Koha spurs sustainability Taranaki Daily News Teacher Jess Brocas says real- life learning takes place in the exercise. ... Professional development for the teachers is particularly valued, Stark says, and it's ...