URL: Swipe at education system riles teachers
Otago Daily Times
Proposed Canterbury school mergers, problems with the new teachers' payroll system, publication of national standards data and Ms Parata's comments about the poor pronunciation of Maori and Pasifika names in schools have all been sore points for ...
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Gordon Campbell: Dissing teachers & the politics of Homeland - Scoop.co.nz
 3News NZ | URL: Gordon Campbell: Dissing teachers & the politics of Homeland Scoop.co.nz To most teachers, the comments by Education Ministry CEO Lesley Longstone that the NZ education system is not world class were not made in a vacuum. The comments come in the wake of imposed policies on (a) national standards (b) charter schools and ... |
Talk about ideology polluting education | Whale Oil Beef Hooked | A ...
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'The problem we have in New Zealand,' says Simpson, 'is not an educational achievement issue but an equity issue,' he said. 'The Secretary has correctly identified equity as an issue the country must urgently address, but ...
'The problem we have in New Zealand,' says Simpson, 'is not an educational achievement issue but an equity issue,' he said. 'The Secretary has correctly identified equity as an issue the country must urgently address, but ...
New competitive funding process for foundation level courses
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Steven Joyce, Tertiary Education minister. Sandra Grey, New competitive funding process for foundation level courses.
Steven Joyce, Tertiary Education minister. Sandra Grey, New competitive funding process for foundation level courses.
Education system failing at-risk students - ministry review
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A Ministry of Education review says the education system is failing at-risk students by dumping them at the Correspondence School.
A Ministry of Education review says the education system is failing at-risk students by dumping them at the Correspondence School.
Lifting literacy levels too important to be trifled with - Nelson Mail
URL: Lifting literacy levels too important to be trifled with
Nelson Mail
This is not because of declining levels of educational achievement, but it is much more strongly related to the increasing levels of complexity and compliance requirements in our industries. Management systems used to be rare. They are now the norm, ...
Nelson Mail
This is not because of declining levels of educational achievement, but it is much more strongly related to the increasing levels of complexity and compliance requirements in our industries. Management systems used to be rare. They are now the norm, ...
Teen parent education options
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Information about the range of educational options that are available to learners who are teen parents...
Information about the range of educational options that are available to learners who are teen parents...
Longstone must talk to her bargaining team - PPTA - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Longstone must talk to her bargaining team - PPTA
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
... student learning at all,” he said. “PPTA has lodged what we believe is a fair and reasonable claim for these times, which has been restricted to the few crucial areas of class size, quality teaching and fairness and equity for all students ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
... student learning at all,” he said. “PPTA has lodged what we believe is a fair and reasonable claim for these times, which has been restricted to the few crucial areas of class size, quality teaching and fairness and equity for all students ...
Critical education comments backed
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Controversial comments by Education Ministry head Lesley Longstone that New Zealand's system isn't world class because Maori and Pasifika children are under-performing have found a surprising alliance of support from the ACT and Maori parties.
Controversial comments by Education Ministry head Lesley Longstone that New Zealand's system isn't world class because Maori and Pasifika children are under-performing have found a surprising alliance of support from the ACT and Maori parties.
Minister and Ministry chief at odds over NZ's world class education system
URL: Minister and Ministry chief at odds over NZ's world class education system
Claims by the new Education Secretary Lesley Longstone that New Zealand does not have a world class education system has put her at odds with Education Minister Hekia Parata’s comments just last Friday, says NZEI National Secretary, Paul Goulter.
Claims by the new Education Secretary Lesley Longstone that New Zealand does not have a world class education system has put her at odds with Education Minister Hekia Parata’s comments just last Friday, says NZEI National Secretary, Paul Goulter.
Teachers Developing Teachers in Sweden: Learn and Relearn
URL: Teachers Developing Teachers in Sweden: Learn and Relearn
Lovisa Jansson shares her insight into what it takes to move from performance at school to actual practice and learning...
Lovisa Jansson shares her insight into what it takes to move from performance at school to actual practice and learning...
Parata to hear city schools' survival pleas - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Parata to hear city schools' survival pleas Stuff.co.nz Christchurch schools will start pleading their case for survival to Education Minister Hekia Parata today. Parata is embarking on a three-week consultation programme where she has offered to meet representatives from 37 schools and their communities to ... |
University seeks entry shake-up - New Zealand Herald
URL: University seeks entry shake-up
New Zealand Herald
The country's largest university has called a meeting with prestigious colleges using an alternative exam system amid concerns too many students are unprepared for degree-level study. Auckland University will meet top schools tomorrow, including King's ...
New Zealand Herald
The country's largest university has called a meeting with prestigious colleges using an alternative exam system amid concerns too many students are unprepared for degree-level study. Auckland University will meet top schools tomorrow, including King's ...
Māori Party Congratulates Education CEO on Straight Talking - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Māori Party Congratulates Education CEO on Straight Talking
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
It recognises that whānau and iwi have aspirations for their young people which the educational system can help to meet, through a respectful teaching and learning culture.” “Cultural competency is part of the answer, as is professional development, a ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
It recognises that whānau and iwi have aspirations for their young people which the educational system can help to meet, through a respectful teaching and learning culture.” “Cultural competency is part of the answer, as is professional development, a ...
Special principal receives 'rare' NZ award - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Special principal receives 'rare' NZ award Stuff.co.nz A Southland school principal has won a national leadership award for her work in special education. Ruru Specialist School principal Erin Cairns was presented the National Excellence in Teaching Awards Foundation's Cognition Education Excellence in ... |
Secondary School Maths Students Awarded Medals
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A presentation ceremony will be held for the annual Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) on Thursday, 1 November at the Parliament Buildings, Wellington. The Hon. Hekia Parata, Minister of Education, will present AMC medals to the New Zealand winners. ...
A presentation ceremony will be held for the annual Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) on Thursday, 1 November at the Parliament Buildings, Wellington. The Hon. Hekia Parata, Minister of Education, will present AMC medals to the New Zealand winners. ...
Clever students awarded at ceremony tomorrow
URL: Clever students awarded at ceremony tomorrow
The 2012 Bright Sparks Awards is New Zealand’s premier electronics and programming competition for school students. Tomorrow night a mix of students, parents, teachers, technology industry leaders, university and community leaders, and politicians will ...
The 2012 Bright Sparks Awards is New Zealand’s premier electronics and programming competition for school students. Tomorrow night a mix of students, parents, teachers, technology industry leaders, university and community leaders, and politicians will ...
Student's tribute wins literary award | Stuff.co.nz
URL: Student's tribute wins literary award | Stuff.co.nz
Sophie Andersen-Gardiner's satirical and touching tribute to her younger sister has won the 2012 Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Award. The 17-year-old Opunake High School student's short story titled Libby impressed ...
Sophie Andersen-Gardiner's satirical and touching tribute to her younger sister has won the 2012 Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Award. The 17-year-old Opunake High School student's short story titled Libby impressed ...
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