URL: Final decision on residential special schools announced
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced her decision to close Salisbury School in Nelson and McKenzie Residential School in Christchurch. “After carefully considering all the information provided to me, including the responses from the schools, and information provided at my meetings with the Boards of the schools, I have decided to close the two schools...
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Govt continues support for Canterbury Tertiary Institutions
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Steven Joyce | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery
The Government will provide another year of guaranteed funding to the three Canterbury tertiary education institutions (TEIs), regardless of enrolment levels, as they recover from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce announced today. “The Government and the Tertiary Education Commission Board appreciate how important it is for these TEIs to maintain their capacity as the Canterbury region rebuilds and recovers over the coming years,” Mr Joyce says...
Steven Joyce | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery
The Government will provide another year of guaranteed funding to the three Canterbury tertiary education institutions (TEIs), regardless of enrolment levels, as they recover from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce announced today. “The Government and the Tertiary Education Commission Board appreciate how important it is for these TEIs to maintain their capacity as the Canterbury region rebuilds and recovers over the coming years,” Mr Joyce says...
Industry Training Organisations lift performance
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Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) have lifted their educational performance in 2011, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says. “Overall, the sector credit achievement rate was 71 per cent in 2011. The programme completion rate was 69 per cent,” Mr Joyce says. “It is pleasing to see the sector continue to improve its performance. These results show that more trainees are progressing well and obtaining skills which will benefit both industry and the economy as a whole.”...
Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) have lifted their educational performance in 2011, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says. “Overall, the sector credit achievement rate was 71 per cent in 2011. The programme completion rate was 69 per cent,” Mr Joyce says. “It is pleasing to see the sector continue to improve its performance. These results show that more trainees are progressing well and obtaining skills which will benefit both industry and the economy as a whole.”...
John Morris appointed to TEC board
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Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of former Auckland Grammar School Headmaster John Morris to the Tertiary Education Commission Board.
“Mr Morris brings invaluable educational experience to this role as the founding Chairman of the Association of Cambridge Schools in New Zealand, a former Chairman of the Education Forum, and a member of the University of Auckland Council for seven years...
Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of former Auckland Grammar School Headmaster John Morris to the Tertiary Education Commission Board.
“Mr Morris brings invaluable educational experience to this role as the founding Chairman of the Association of Cambridge Schools in New Zealand, a former Chairman of the Education Forum, and a member of the University of Auckland Council for seven years...
Today's letter: Education standards - Southland Times
 Southland Times | URL: Today's letter: Education standards Southland Times This view ignores the ministry's own national standards data which demonstrated, despite its flaws, that the socioeconomic status of a community (decile) has a larger bearing on achievement than the teaching within a school. The fact that 25 per cent ... |
education comments backed - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: education comments backed Stuff.co.nz Its national secretary Paul Goulter the comments were part of a "real agenda" to undermine and discredit public education in New Zealand "in order to bring in radical, experimental and failed overseas policies such as dodgy charter schools using ... |
Online learning – the future of education? – Technology – Current ...
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The internet is threatening to shake up education, as it has already done with music, retail and journalism. ... Partner institutions undertake to co-ordinate tests and issue credentials for each other. “If anyone is confident that they have mastered a certain area of study, they can apply to one of the partners for assessment certification,” Thomas says. “So, you gain a recognised university degree and you can study at your own pace, for free.” Canterbury has also increased ...
The internet is threatening to shake up education, as it has already done with music, retail and journalism. ... Partner institutions undertake to co-ordinate tests and issue credentials for each other. “If anyone is confident that they have mastered a certain area of study, they can apply to one of the partners for assessment certification,” Thomas says. “So, you gain a recognised university degree and you can study at your own pace, for free.” Canterbury has also increased ...
Speaking up for children with disabilities - The Press
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The Press
While changes to the educational landscape post-earthquake will affect all the children at the schools and communities that are impacted, there are those who are able to give voice to their reactions themselves and others who need someone else to speak ...
The Press
While changes to the educational landscape post-earthquake will affect all the children at the schools and communities that are impacted, there are those who are able to give voice to their reactions themselves and others who need someone else to speak ...
School says closure could put special students at risk - TVNZ
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: School says closure could put special students at risk TVNZ "Parents are right to be anxious about their daughters' safety at Halswell because a co-educational environment is inappropriate, unreasonable and potentially dangerous. "[It] denies them the chance to get the specialist education they deserve and ... |
Education Minister Hekia Parata - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Education Minister Hekia Parata Stuff.co.nz "A co-educational residential environment is inappropriate, unreasonable and potentially dangerous," she said. The schools were given 28 days to respond after August's announcement. Parata said the final decision was made after "carefully considering ... |
Two residential schools to shut
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A final decision has been made on the closure of two residential schools catering to children with intellectual disabilities - Salisbury School in Nelson and McKenzie Residential School in Christchurch. They will close at the start...
A final decision has been made on the closure of two residential schools catering to children with intellectual disabilities - Salisbury School in Nelson and McKenzie Residential School in Christchurch. They will close at the start...
Special needs pupils will suffer with school closure - trustee - Radio New Zealand
URL: Special needs pupils will suffer with school closure - trustee
Radio New Zealand
A Maori trustee at Nelson's Salisbury School says the closure of the girls' residential school will lead to students suffering, including Waikato-Tainui girls who have behavioural problems. Education Minister Hekia Parata announced her final decision ...
Radio New Zealand
A Maori trustee at Nelson's Salisbury School says the closure of the girls' residential school will lead to students suffering, including Waikato-Tainui girls who have behavioural problems. Education Minister Hekia Parata announced her final decision ...
Special needs schools vow to fight decision to shut them
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A special needs school set for closure is likely to take legal action against the government.
A special needs school set for closure is likely to take legal action against the government.
Making a difference in education - New Zealand Herald
 New Zealand Herald | URL: Making a difference in education New Zealand Herald Yet when we meet for an hour on Monday morning, he several times uses the phrase "there is plenty of research on this". Class size has "minimal impact" on student achievement, he tells me: "Hekia [Education Minister Hekia Parata] was dead right on that. |
Education as legitimate choice under Bill - Voxy
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Voxy
"Home education in New Zealand has come from very small beginnings to be recognised by the Ministry of Education as a viable educational option," says Mrs Smith. "In July 2009 the Ministry reduced the number of reviews of home educators, saying 'This ...
Voxy
"Home education in New Zealand has come from very small beginnings to be recognised by the Ministry of Education as a viable educational option," says Mrs Smith. "In July 2009 the Ministry reduced the number of reviews of home educators, saying 'This ...
School points to distance learning as essential to success - Manawatu Standard
URL: School points to distance learning as essential to success
Manawatu Standard
Now, all 83 students at the Manawatu school get at least part of their education via correspondence. The school tends to take on students competing in sport at a high level, and turns down one in eight applicants because ... He has played for the New ...
Manawatu Standard
Now, all 83 students at the Manawatu school get at least part of their education via correspondence. The school tends to take on students competing in sport at a high level, and turns down one in eight applicants because ... He has played for the New ...
NZ's Leading Secondary School Maths Students Awarded Medals
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New Zealand's Leading Secondary School Maths Students Awarded Medals for Excellent Performances in Top International Competition
New Zealand's Leading Secondary School Maths Students Awarded Medals for Excellent Performances in Top International Competition
Tablets a Winner for Maori Studies
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EIT’s Te Manga Maori students have found using tablets helps them learn about Maori music and musical instruments. The tablets were trialled as part of a pilot project in developing the Level 5 course Maori Music and Musical Instruments, Te Puoro me ...
EIT’s Te Manga Maori students have found using tablets helps them learn about Maori music and musical instruments. The tablets were trialled as part of a pilot project in developing the Level 5 course Maori Music and Musical Instruments, Te Puoro me ...
Tablets help boost grades - Voxy
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Voxy
The tablets were trialled as part of a pilot project in developing the Level 5 course Maori Music and Musical Instruments, Te Puoro me nga Taonga Whakatangitangi, for blended delivery in the Bachelor of Arts (Maori) programme. The course was one of two ...
Voxy
The tablets were trialled as part of a pilot project in developing the Level 5 course Maori Music and Musical Instruments, Te Puoro me nga Taonga Whakatangitangi, for blended delivery in the Bachelor of Arts (Maori) programme. The course was one of two ...
NorthTec opens new Creative Centre – Toi Te Pito
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NorthTec, Northland’s largest tertiary institution, officially opened its new Creative Centre – Toi Te Pito on Friday 26 October.
NorthTec, Northland’s largest tertiary institution, officially opened its new Creative Centre – Toi Te Pito on Friday 26 October.
Teacher grads take on tight market
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Teaching jobs for graduates will remain scarce as baby boomers in the profession face up to an economic downturn by holding onto their jobs longer, an education leader warns.
Teaching jobs for graduates will remain scarce as baby boomers in the profession face up to an economic downturn by holding onto their jobs longer, an education leader warns.
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