URL: Minister announces advisory support for education renewal in greater Christchurch
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced the appointment of Karen Sewell as an advisor and the membership of the three advisory boards, who will continue to engage with greater Christchurch on the Government’s education renewal programme. Former principal and Secretary for Education Karen Sewell will work directly with school communities to ensure their concerns and aspirations are being heard...
Friday, November 16, 2012
A selector's perspective
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We asked TLRI selector Josie Roberts (of NZCER) for her impressions of the key strengths and weaknesses across this year’s Expressions of Interest (EOIs)... Successful EOI applicants can capitalise on their strengths and address any weaknesses in their Full Proposal (FP). Unsuccessful teams might want to reshape their EOI to better fit the TLRI criteria next year. Remember it helps if both FPs and EOIs are strong, smooth, and needs-oriented....
We asked TLRI selector Josie Roberts (of NZCER) for her impressions of the key strengths and weaknesses across this year’s Expressions of Interest (EOIs)... Successful EOI applicants can capitalise on their strengths and address any weaknesses in their Full Proposal (FP). Unsuccessful teams might want to reshape their EOI to better fit the TLRI criteria next year. Remember it helps if both FPs and EOIs are strong, smooth, and needs-oriented....
Education needs gaming appeal - English - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Education needs gaming appeal - English Stuff.co.nz "I suspect that is going to be one of our single biggest challenges in education over the next few years, for the government - and I mean the state, not just in a political sense - whose educational processes are built around the industrial revolution ... |
Teachers upset over education plans - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
It is based around national standards that will make teachers "teach to the test", Westown School teacher Christina Milliken says. "I spent a year teaching in the United Kingdom where they teach to the test and I couldn't get out of there quick enough ...
Stuff.co.nz
It is based around national standards that will make teachers "teach to the test", Westown School teacher Christina Milliken says. "I spent a year teaching in the United Kingdom where they teach to the test and I couldn't get out of there quick enough ...
Staff outraged over 'unfair' school merger - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Staff outraged over 'unfair' school merger Stuff.co.nz Strathmore Community School and nearby Miramar South School will close at the end of this year and be replaced by a school of about 146 pupils on the Strathmore site next year. But while the deputy principal, three teachers, a teacher aide and an ... |
Gaining the competitive edge - New Zealand Herald
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New Zealand Herald
For example, the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) has a professional development partner programme to boost up skilling. The programme inspires the member organisations to: * encourage their staff to become registered ...
New Zealand Herald
For example, the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) has a professional development partner programme to boost up skilling. The programme inspires the member organisations to: * encourage their staff to become registered ...
Urban Maori granted farming opportunities
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A new generation of young urbanised Maori are being enticed back to farming and taught valuable skills at Taratahi Agricultural Centre thanks to a new scholarship.Two scholarships each worth $18,750 have been offered to young urban...
A new generation of young urbanised Maori are being enticed back to farming and taught valuable skills at Taratahi Agricultural Centre thanks to a new scholarship.Two scholarships each worth $18,750 have been offered to young urban...
Education Ministry's job cutting 'beggars belief' - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Education Ministry's job cutting 'beggars belief' Stuff.co.nz Associate Education Minister Craig Foss has slated the Education Ministry for plans to sack nine of the staff dealing with the Novopay debacle once the troubled teachers' payroll system is working well. "I am utterly flabbergasted by this decision," Mr ... |
Planned job cuts at Min Ed payroll "unbelieveable"
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The Public Service Association says the Ministry of Education is going to cut about half the jobs in its payroll department, which is currently struggling to get the new Novopay payroll system working.
The Public Service Association says the Ministry of Education is going to cut about half the jobs in its payroll department, which is currently struggling to get the new Novopay payroll system working.
Education Ministry to cut pay jobs
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The Ministry of Education is planning to cut nine jobs from its payroll unit as staff struggle to deal with the Novopay teachers' pay debacle.
The Ministry of Education is planning to cut nine jobs from its payroll unit as staff struggle to deal with the Novopay teachers' pay debacle.
No Jobs, No Training, No Hope - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
At a time when New Zealand should be training the next generation of tradespeople, it is unforgivable the number of young people in Modern Apprenticeships has fallen by almost 20 per cent, says Grant Robertson. With money from Labour's 2008 Budget, ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
At a time when New Zealand should be training the next generation of tradespeople, it is unforgivable the number of young people in Modern Apprenticeships has fallen by almost 20 per cent, says Grant Robertson. With money from Labour's 2008 Budget, ...
School report destruction 'vindictive'
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Christchurch Girls' High School has destroyed more than 500 handwritten notes that sacked principal Prue Taylor wrote for senior pupils' reports.
Christchurch Girls' High School has destroyed more than 500 handwritten notes that sacked principal Prue Taylor wrote for senior pupils' reports.
Student nominated for position - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Student nominated for position Stuff.co.nz Robert Tucker can list several science achievements after his years at the school and next month will spend a week with 19 other students selected by the Royal Society of New Zealand for the National School Science and Technology Awards. The group will ... |
Institute strengthens education ties between NZ and India
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Victoria University is heading up a new organisation to deepen educational ties between New Zealand and India.
Victoria University is heading up a new organisation to deepen educational ties between New Zealand and India.
Teachers rewarded for stellar leadership - Taranaki Daily News
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Taranaki Daily News
... helped build relationships within school communities. Mrs Tamati planned to use the grant for professional development for her team and to develop leadership across the whanau; Mrs Riley plans to undergo further training in restorative justice in ...
Taranaki Daily News
... helped build relationships within school communities. Mrs Tamati planned to use the grant for professional development for her team and to develop leadership across the whanau; Mrs Riley plans to undergo further training in restorative justice in ...
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