URL: New Lincoln Hub plans unveiled
Steven Joyce | Primary Industries
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have today unveiled concept plans for a world-class agricultural research and education facility to be sited at Lincoln, near Christchurch. The Lincoln Hub concept plans and business proposal have been developed by a partnership of Lincoln University, DairyNZ and Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) AgResearch, Plant & Food Research, and Landcare Research...
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Circular 2012/07 - Private school subsidy funding 2013
URL: Circular 2012/07 - Private school subsidy funding 2013
Funding circular about private school subsidy funding for 2013.
Funding circular about private school subsidy funding for 2013.
Communicating on school transport with caregivers
URL: Communicating on school transport with caregivers
Newsletter tip and hints that schools can use when communicating with caregivers on the Ministry's school transport policies
Newsletter tip and hints that schools can use when communicating with caregivers on the Ministry's school transport policies
Top line-up for inaugural indigenous research conference
URL: Top line-up for inaugural indigenous research conference
The University of Waikato’s Te Kotahi Research Institute will host its inaugural indigenous research conference - He Manawa Whenua - at the Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton in June.
The University of Waikato’s Te Kotahi Research Institute will host its inaugural indigenous research conference - He Manawa Whenua - at the Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton in June.
'Angry and upset' at lack of school support
URL: 'Angry and upset' at lack of school support
Sharon Coles' 7-year-old son, Jordan, has only just learned to write his Christian name, but still gets some of the letters mixed up.
Sharon Coles' 7-year-old son, Jordan, has only just learned to write his Christian name, but still gets some of the letters mixed up.
Online exams accessible when needed
URL: Online exams accessible when needed
Pupils may soon be able to sit school assessments online when they are ready, rather than waiting for the traditional exam period.
Pupils may soon be able to sit school assessments online when they are ready, rather than waiting for the traditional exam period.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Growing up in NZ study receives more funding
URL: Growing up in NZ study receives more funding
Paula Bennett | Social Development
The Government has committed $5.6 million over two years from Vote Social Development to the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study, led by the University of Auckland. “The study could provide real value in the future and the Government has continued to support it,” Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says. The same group of children are followed as they grow up and influences on their development are included in the study...
Paula Bennett | Social Development
The Government has committed $5.6 million over two years from Vote Social Development to the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study, led by the University of Auckland. “The study could provide real value in the future and the Government has continued to support it,” Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says. The same group of children are followed as they grow up and influences on their development are included in the study...
More school networks upgraded to improve learning opportunities
URL: More school networks upgraded to improve learning opportunities
Nikki Kaye | Education
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced a further 80 schools are being invited to upgrade their IT networks so they can increase digital learning and teaching opportunities. “The 80 schools will take the number of schools that are part of the Ministry of Educations’ School Network Upgrade Project (SNUP) to just over 1400, which is more than half of all eligible state and state-integrated schools,” Ms Kaye said. SNUP upgrades the wiring infrastructure and internal data networks of schools...
Nikki Kaye | Education
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced a further 80 schools are being invited to upgrade their IT networks so they can increase digital learning and teaching opportunities. “The 80 schools will take the number of schools that are part of the Ministry of Educations’ School Network Upgrade Project (SNUP) to just over 1400, which is more than half of all eligible state and state-integrated schools,” Ms Kaye said. SNUP upgrades the wiring infrastructure and internal data networks of schools...
Banks may be playing on customer ignorance - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Banks may be playing on customer ignorance
Stuff.co.nz
They are acting as if they do, said Katherine Percy, chief executive of adult literacy and numeracy experts Workbase. Percy said banks and other financial services firms communicate and interact with customers as though they are dealing with a ...
Stuff.co.nz
They are acting as if they do, said Katherine Percy, chief executive of adult literacy and numeracy experts Workbase. Percy said banks and other financial services firms communicate and interact with customers as though they are dealing with a ...
Want to raise achievement? Extend paid parental leave - PPTA
URL: Want to raise achievement? Extend paid parental leave - PPTA
“Teachers and principals have long recognised the health, early education and wellbeing of their students as being prime factors in their ability to learn and develop successfully through their secondary school years,” she said ...
“Teachers and principals have long recognised the health, early education and wellbeing of their students as being prime factors in their ability to learn and develop successfully through their secondary school years,” she said ...
Judith Nowotarski: Govt must engage with teachers
URL: Judith Nowotarski: Govt must engage with teachers
Many people assume that sending their child to a private school will boost their academic achievement. That assumption is wrong. As Treasury noted in a report to Finance Minister Bill English about increasing the use of the private...
Many people assume that sending their child to a private school will boost their academic achievement. That assumption is wrong. As Treasury noted in a report to Finance Minister Bill English about increasing the use of the private...
Peter Mazany: Charter schools 'vital' for some students
URL: Peter Mazany: Charter schools 'vital' for some students
Our company Schoolsims NZ has submitted an application to start a Partnership School/Kura Hourua.I and some of my colleagues have taught or have positions at tertiary institutions in New Zealand. I have received prizes for my work...
Our company Schoolsims NZ has submitted an application to start a Partnership School/Kura Hourua.I and some of my colleagues have taught or have positions at tertiary institutions in New Zealand. I have received prizes for my work...
Govt dumps successful programme, backs unproven charter plan - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Govt dumps successful programme, backs unproven charter plan
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
See http://tekotahitanga.tki.org.nz/About/Results-and-Findings. Te Kotahitanga is a research and professional development programme that supports teachers to improve Maori students' learning and achievement by enabling teachers to create a culturally ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
See http://tekotahitanga.tki.org.nz/About/Results-and-Findings. Te Kotahitanga is a research and professional development programme that supports teachers to improve Maori students' learning and achievement by enabling teachers to create a culturally ...
Talks under way on Maori school
URL: Talks under way on Maori school
Consultation is about to begin over a controversial proposal to establish a new Maori school, driven by relatives of Education Minister Hekia Parata.
Consultation is about to begin over a controversial proposal to establish a new Maori school, driven by relatives of Education Minister Hekia Parata.
Maori Learners Benefit From Work-Based Training - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Maori Learners Benefit From Work-Based Training
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The research, commisioned by the federation and three training organisations with funding from AKO Aotearoa, sought to identify the key characteristics that affected the performance of Maori learners in workplace-based training such as apprenticeships.
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The research, commisioned by the federation and three training organisations with funding from AKO Aotearoa, sought to identify the key characteristics that affected the performance of Maori learners in workplace-based training such as apprenticeships.
Bid to get digital literacy on MSD training scheme | Computerworld ...
URL: Bid to get digital literacy on MSD training scheme | Computerworld ...
2020 Communications Trust wants to get ICT training onto courses for jobseekers.
2020 Communications Trust wants to get ICT training onto courses for jobseekers.
Bills for school trips fly sky-high - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Bills for school trips fly sky-high
Stuff.co.nz
Education outside the classroom was "absolutely valuable", but Roberts questioned the need to fly schoolchildren all over the world. She believed part of the reason school boards were happy to support these trips was because they became "a great sales ...
Stuff.co.nz
Education outside the classroom was "absolutely valuable", but Roberts questioned the need to fly schoolchildren all over the world. She believed part of the reason school boards were happy to support these trips was because they became "a great sales ...
Getting kids to enjoy reading - Stuff.co.nz (blog)
 Stuff.co.nz (blog) | URL: Getting kids to enjoy reading Stuff.co.nz (blog) ... friends say that setting good reading habits actually comes from the home, and that though you can make students read the books that are in the school syllabus, the act of reading for enjoyment is not something that can usually be instilled in a ... |
Novopay gives teacher Coaltown Blues - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Novopay gives teacher Coaltown Blues
Stuff.co.nz
He missed his pupils, but found relief teaching and tutoring kept him in touch with the classroom. "Classroom teaching is such a fulltime commitment that it doesn't leave a lot of energy or creativity for other things." In Coaltown Blues, he ...
Stuff.co.nz
He missed his pupils, but found relief teaching and tutoring kept him in touch with the classroom. "Classroom teaching is such a fulltime commitment that it doesn't leave a lot of energy or creativity for other things." In Coaltown Blues, he ...
Waikato-Tainui gives out $14 million in education grants - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Waikato-Tainui gives out $14 million in education grants
Stuff.co.nz
Waikato-Tainui has distributed $14 million in education grants to tribal members since 2003 to assist in tertiary studies and have now prioritised spending to benefit the iwi. The sciences, business management, engineering, health sciences, education ...
Stuff.co.nz
Waikato-Tainui has distributed $14 million in education grants to tribal members since 2003 to assist in tertiary studies and have now prioritised spending to benefit the iwi. The sciences, business management, engineering, health sciences, education ...
changes behind resignation - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: changes behind resignation Stuff.co.nz One of Taranaki's most outspoken and passionate principals is stepping down, saying changes to the education system have left him disillusioned. Kelvin Squire, who has been the face of Stratford Primary School for about 20 years, will resign on May 5. |
Post-grad enrolment down after cuts - 3News NZ
 3News NZ | URL: Post-grad enrolment down after cuts 3News NZ "I tried to go overseas and try and make it that way, but I realised that without an education you're so limited," he says. But government cuts to ... Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce says it's too early to blame the cuts for the downturn. "We ... |
Plea to keep tuition in Taranaki - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Plea to keep tuition in Taranaki
Stuff.co.nz
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce got the message from Taranaki businessmen and industry professionals yesterday afternoon: Let the apprentices train here. More than 100 people gathered to tell Mr Joyce that the Government cannot bask in the ...
Stuff.co.nz
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce got the message from Taranaki businessmen and industry professionals yesterday afternoon: Let the apprentices train here. More than 100 people gathered to tell Mr Joyce that the Government cannot bask in the ...
Talks under way on Maori school - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Talks under way on Maori school Stuff.co.nz Before The Press revealed that Te Pa o Rakaihautu had been approved by former Education Minister Anne Tolley in November 2011, little was publicly known about the school, which could cost $17 million to establish. Now the project is ready to enter ... |
Rāmere 26 Paenga-whāwhā 2013 - TVNZ
URL: Rāmere 26 Paenga-whāwhā 2013
TVNZ
The National Kōhanga Reo Trust is tight-lipped over the reported suspension of their CEO, Titoki Black. Why? Review broaches Māori Council relevancy. The Government is reviewing the legislation governing the Māori Council and Māori Wardens. According ...
TVNZ
The National Kōhanga Reo Trust is tight-lipped over the reported suspension of their CEO, Titoki Black. Why? Review broaches Māori Council relevancy. The Government is reviewing the legislation governing the Māori Council and Māori Wardens. According ...
School student becomes an internet sensation
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A 16-year-old school girl has become an internet sensation on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
A 16-year-old school girl has become an internet sensation on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
Prestigious Māori scholarship honours leaders past & future - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Prestigious Māori scholarship honours leaders past & future
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“Since 1948 the fund has supported Māori students who want to further their education. Today, it assists exceptional Māori students who are attending a recognised tertiary institution. The Government will do all it can to continue its support for such ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“Since 1948 the fund has supported Māori students who want to further their education. Today, it assists exceptional Māori students who are attending a recognised tertiary institution. The Government will do all it can to continue its support for such ...
Parents Focus On Crucial Milestones For CGHS Future
URL: Parents Focus On Crucial Milestones For CGHS Future
Getting the process right in the recruitment of a new principal is the key focus of a group of Christchurch Girls’ High parents.
Getting the process right in the recruitment of a new principal is the key focus of a group of Christchurch Girls’ High parents.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Minister announces New Zealand will host the 4th International Summit on the Teaching Profession
URL: Minister announces New Zealand will host the 4th International Summit on the Teaching Profession
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata welcomes the news that New Zealand has been successful in the bid to host the fourth International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) in March 2014. “The Summit is a great opportunity for the top performing education systems from around the world to hear how other countries manage and develop the critical area of teaching quality. I am delighted that New Zealand’s bid to host this prestigious event for the teaching profession has been accepted,” says Ms Parata...
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata welcomes the news that New Zealand has been successful in the bid to host the fourth International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) in March 2014. “The Summit is a great opportunity for the top performing education systems from around the world to hear how other countries manage and develop the critical area of teaching quality. I am delighted that New Zealand’s bid to host this prestigious event for the teaching profession has been accepted,” says Ms Parata...
Greens Mislead Public About Partnership School Funding
URL: Greens Mislead Public About Partnership School Funding
John Banks | Education
Metiria Turei’s claim that Te Kotahitanga funding is being canned to fund Partnership Schools has no basis in fact, Associate Minister of Education John Banks said today. “Ms Turei’s claim is akin to saying that government environmental programmes are being canned to pay for the Greens’ $50,000 parliamentary funded asset sales referendum. It’s an absurdly long stretch of the bow to connect the two,” Mr Banks said...
John Banks | Education
Metiria Turei’s claim that Te Kotahitanga funding is being canned to fund Partnership Schools has no basis in fact, Associate Minister of Education John Banks said today. “Ms Turei’s claim is akin to saying that government environmental programmes are being canned to pay for the Greens’ $50,000 parliamentary funded asset sales referendum. It’s an absurdly long stretch of the bow to connect the two,” Mr Banks said...
Making Education Count: Developing and Using International ...
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New Zealand Council for Educational Research. Educational Research." International. In AARE 2008 International Educational Research. Indicators of Educational Quality. Making education count: developing and using ...
New Zealand Council for Educational Research. Educational Research." International. In AARE 2008 International Educational Research. Indicators of Educational Quality. Making education count: developing and using ...
Govt Trading Successful Maori Programmes For Charter Schools - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Govt Trading Successful Maori Programmes For Charter Schools
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The Government is canning one of the most successful programmes for lifting Maori educational achievement, because it is funnelling money for Maori kids into charter schools, the Green Party said today. “The charter schools legislation's wafer thin ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The Government is canning one of the most successful programmes for lifting Maori educational achievement, because it is funnelling money for Maori kids into charter schools, the Green Party said today. “The charter schools legislation's wafer thin ...
Parata Doesn't Care about Maori Education - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Parata Doesn't Care about Maori Education Scoop.co.nz (press release) “John Key once said of Hekia Parata 'Find me a person who cares more about Maori education'. Right now he must be regretting his comments after Parata axed the Te Kotahitanga programme, an educational programme with a proven record of lifting ... |
Exploring the impact of poverty on children's learning - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Exploring the impact of poverty on children's learning
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Guest speakers includes Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, an advocate of Māori language education and the Kōhanga Reo movement; Professor Jonathan Boston, Co-chair of the Expert Advisory Group on Solutions to Child Poverty and Director of the Institute for ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Guest speakers includes Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, an advocate of Māori language education and the Kōhanga Reo movement; Professor Jonathan Boston, Co-chair of the Expert Advisory Group on Solutions to Child Poverty and Director of the Institute for ...
Research Analyst / Senior Research - Maori Pacific Jobs
URL: Research Analyst / Senior Research - Maori Pacific Jobs
The Comparative Education Research Unit at the Ministry of Education manages New Zealand's participation in large-scale international research and assessment studies sponsored either by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) or the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). We lead projects in New Zealand which require special analyses and understanding of student assessment data, and ...
The Comparative Education Research Unit at the Ministry of Education manages New Zealand's participation in large-scale international research and assessment studies sponsored either by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) or the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). We lead projects in New Zealand which require special analyses and understanding of student assessment data, and ...
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Vocational Pathways to success - HON STEVEN JOYCE Minister
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Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata have this morning launched the final Vocational Pathway publications, allowing senior secondary and foundation ... The five new Pathways have been developed through a partnership between groups of Industry Training Organisations (ITOs), business, and secondary and tertiary educators, liaising with the Ministry of Education and other government agencies.
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata have this morning launched the final Vocational Pathway publications, allowing senior secondary and foundation ... The five new Pathways have been developed through a partnership between groups of Industry Training Organisations (ITOs), business, and secondary and tertiary educators, liaising with the Ministry of Education and other government agencies.
Govt releases PwC report on Pay Period 2
URL: Govt releases PwC report on Pay Period 2
Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Period 2 of the schools’ payroll. Pay Period 2 of the new financial year, which was paid on the morning of 17 April, paid 88,188 people a total of $171.80 million...
Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Period 2 of the schools’ payroll. Pay Period 2 of the new financial year, which was paid on the morning of 17 April, paid 88,188 people a total of $171.80 million...
Educator critical of learning programme change - Radio New Zealand
URL: Educator critical of learning programme change
Radio New Zealand
Waikato University Professor of Maori Education Russell Bishop - who was for 12 years director of Te Kotahitanga - says he does not think the programme being improved at all. He says a key ingredient of the programme, in-class facilitators or coaches ...
Radio New Zealand
Waikato University Professor of Maori Education Russell Bishop - who was for 12 years director of Te Kotahitanga - says he does not think the programme being improved at all. He says a key ingredient of the programme, in-class facilitators or coaches ...
Govt dumps successful programme, backs unproven charter plan - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Govt dumps successful programme, backs unproven charter plan
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
She says it is ironic that the Government is embarking on its costly and unproven experiment with charter schools because it says “it's worth a try”, while at the same time abandoning a programme that has proven success. “It appears the Government is ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
She says it is ironic that the Government is embarking on its costly and unproven experiment with charter schools because it says “it's worth a try”, while at the same time abandoning a programme that has proven success. “It appears the Government is ...
Cost cutting trumps education achievement - Stuff.co.nz
Stuff.co.nz | URL: Cost cutting trumps education achievement Stuff.co.nz The Government is dumping a "highly-successful" education programme that is helping to lift the achievement of Maori students at some Waikato secondary schools. The Ministry of Education will stop funding Te Kotahitanga at the end of the year after ... |
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa Appoints New Chief Executive - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Te Wānanga O Aotearoa Appoints New Chief Executive
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is one of the country's largest tertiary education institutions, providing education to more than 36,000 students nationally,” Mr Batley said. “We have made significant gains in recent years, refining and enhancing our operations ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is one of the country's largest tertiary education institutions, providing education to more than 36,000 students nationally,” Mr Batley said. “We have made significant gains in recent years, refining and enhancing our operations ...
Character school results 'challenge Maori under-achievement' - The Daily Post
URL: Character school results 'challenge Maori under-achievement'
The Daily Post
Ben Fraser. Maori character schools in the Rotorua district are beating the odds when it comes to NCEA achievement. National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) 2012 statistics were released recently by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
The Daily Post
Ben Fraser. Maori character schools in the Rotorua district are beating the odds when it comes to NCEA achievement. National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) 2012 statistics were released recently by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Charter Schools; The Drama Queen Strikes Again « Whale Oil Beef ...
URL: Charter Schools; The Drama Queen Strikes Again « Whale Oil Beef ...
National standards is collapsing a broad-based curriculum, the development of league tables, the growing threat of national testing and the imposition of performance-based pay. They have recognised that these are all ...
National standards is collapsing a broad-based curriculum, the development of league tables, the growing threat of national testing and the imposition of performance-based pay. They have recognised that these are all ...
Exploring the impact of poverty on children's learning - New Zealand Doctor Online
URL: Exploring the impact of poverty on children's learning
New Zealand Doctor Online
Guest speakers includes Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, an advocate of Māori language education and the Kōhanga Reo movement; Professor Jonathan Boston, Co-chair of the Expert Advisory Group on Solutions to Child Poverty and Director of the Institute for ...
New Zealand Doctor Online
Guest speakers includes Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, an advocate of Māori language education and the Kōhanga Reo movement; Professor Jonathan Boston, Co-chair of the Expert Advisory Group on Solutions to Child Poverty and Director of the Institute for ...
Overseas students untapped resource | Otago Daily Times Online ...
URL: Overseas students untapped resource | Otago Daily Times Online ...
Dunedin's thousands of international students are an untapped resource for boosting tourism and are likely to be targeted by those in the industry.
Dunedin's thousands of international students are an untapped resource for boosting tourism and are likely to be targeted by those in the industry.
Literacy and Numeracy Draft Rules and Definitions Appendix D ...
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The TEC has published an appendix detailing the draft rules and definitions for calculating Literacy and Numeracy (LN) performance indicators for Industry Training funds. ... Tertiary Education Commission · Welcome to TEC ...
The TEC has published an appendix detailing the draft rules and definitions for calculating Literacy and Numeracy (LN) performance indicators for Industry Training funds. ... Tertiary Education Commission · Welcome to TEC ...
Free seminar: Why students cheat and how to turn the problem into a ‘teachable moment’
URL: Free seminar: Why students cheat and how to turn the problem into a ‘teachable moment’
Presented by Dr Jason Stephens, Faculty of Education.
F2 Lecture theatre, Epsom Campus, Gate 3, 74 Epsom Ave, Epsom (View map).
18 June 2013
Presented by Dr Jason Stephens, Faculty of Education.
F2 Lecture theatre, Epsom Campus, Gate 3, 74 Epsom Ave, Epsom (View map).
18 June 2013
Pasifika pupils get creative with arts | Otago Daily Times Online ...
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Secondary school pupils are being given a fresh perspective on their future in the arts, at the Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust's Fresh Horizons programme in Dunedin this week. ... News: Dunedin. Otago Girls' High School pupil Kalala Elisara creates a design for screen printing during the Fresh Horizons art programme at the Dunedin School of Art yesterday. Photo by ... 'Come and explore this', we say to students,'' she said yesterday. Since 2001 ...
Secondary school pupils are being given a fresh perspective on their future in the arts, at the Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust's Fresh Horizons programme in Dunedin this week. ... News: Dunedin. Otago Girls' High School pupil Kalala Elisara creates a design for screen printing during the Fresh Horizons art programme at the Dunedin School of Art yesterday. Photo by ... 'Come and explore this', we say to students,'' she said yesterday. Since 2001 ...
New defects found in Novopay system
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Another 172 new defects have been found with the Novopay school payroll system since the Government began fixing original bugs at the end of February.In data released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers on the latest errors with school...
Another 172 new defects have been found with the Novopay school payroll system since the Government began fixing original bugs at the end of February.In data released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers on the latest errors with school...
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
NCEA results show more Māori and Pasifika students achieving
URL: NCEA results show more Māori and Pasifika students achieving
Hekia Parata | Education
Education and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed new figures which show more students are achieving NCEA Level 2, particularly Pasifika students. The final NCEA results from 2012 show that 68 per cent of 16 year-olds achieved NCEA Level 2 last year – up 2 per cent. They show a 3.5 per cent increase in Pasifika achievement with 52.5 per cent of 16 year-old Pasifka students achieving NCEA Level 2 last year – up from 49 per cent in 2011...
Hekia Parata | Education
Education and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed new figures which show more students are achieving NCEA Level 2, particularly Pasifika students. The final NCEA results from 2012 show that 68 per cent of 16 year-olds achieved NCEA Level 2 last year – up 2 per cent. They show a 3.5 per cent increase in Pasifika achievement with 52.5 per cent of 16 year-old Pasifka students achieving NCEA Level 2 last year – up from 49 per cent in 2011...
“Design thinking” for educators – an inspiring resource!
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NZCER
I’ve recently been talking a lot about futures-thinking in education, and if there is one “take home message” that I’d like to underscore it’s this: We all need to start thinking of ourselves as futures-thinkers and future-builders. If you haven’t seen it already I highly recommend taking a few minutes to watch this Keri Facer [...]
NZCER
I’ve recently been talking a lot about futures-thinking in education, and if there is one “take home message” that I’d like to underscore it’s this: We all need to start thinking of ourselves as futures-thinkers and future-builders. If you haven’t seen it already I highly recommend taking a few minutes to watch this Keri Facer [...]
Charter Schools Give Opportunities to Teach Discrimination
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The ACT party’s proposed charter schools will open the door to religious groups to teach Kiwi kids discriminatory practices, including that same sex marriage is wrong. ‘Just as New Zealanders are celebrating the latest legislation change that ...
The ACT party’s proposed charter schools will open the door to religious groups to teach Kiwi kids discriminatory practices, including that same sex marriage is wrong. ‘Just as New Zealanders are celebrating the latest legislation change that ...
Dunne a 'Quisling' on Charter Schools - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Dunne a 'Quisling' on Charter Schools
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
"If charter schools are so bad, why not give them a limited trial for a year or two in order to to demonstrate just how terrible they are? The education establishment is fearful of any competition and clearly view the prospect of charter schools with ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
"If charter schools are so bad, why not give them a limited trial for a year or two in order to to demonstrate just how terrible they are? The education establishment is fearful of any competition and clearly view the prospect of charter schools with ...
Cost cutting trumps education achievement - Stuff.co.nz
Stuff.co.nz | URL: Cost cutting trumps education achievement Stuff.co.nz The Government is dumping a "highly-successful" education programme that is helping to lift the achievement of Maori students at some Waikato secondary schools. The Ministry of Education will stop funding Te Kotahitanga at the end of the year after ... |
Media: YES students featured in Leo Pasifika | Young Enterprise Trust
URL: Media: YES students featured in Leo Pasifika | Young Enterprise Trust
April 18, 2013; Media: YES students featured in Leo Pasifika April 17, 2013; YES: Student registrations closing soon April 15, 2013; Young Enterprise Chairman steps down April 12, 2013; Media: Can-do kids fantastic to see ...
April 18, 2013; Media: YES students featured in Leo Pasifika April 17, 2013; YES: Student registrations closing soon April 15, 2013; Young Enterprise Chairman steps down April 12, 2013; Media: Can-do kids fantastic to see ...
School pupils 'using legal highs'
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Primary school age children in Timaru are using legal highs, according to Youth Alley youth worker Kirsty Henderson.
Primary school age children in Timaru are using legal highs, according to Youth Alley youth worker Kirsty Henderson.
Are donations a waste of time for lower decile schools?
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Are school donations becoming a waste of time for lower decile schools, with so few parents able to pay them? With Trevor Diamond - Principal of Henderson South School which is planning to scrap the school donation. Phil Harding - Head of the Principals' Federation.
Are school donations becoming a waste of time for lower decile schools, with so few parents able to pay them? With Trevor Diamond - Principal of Henderson South School which is planning to scrap the school donation. Phil Harding - Head of the Principals' Federation.
Kiwis' dependence on internet keeps growing - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Kiwis' dependence on internet keeps growing
Stuff.co.nz
Otago University's Mark McGuire, who specialises in the internet and online communities, said the trend was not surprising and was particularly pronounced among the young. Otago University student research showed people studying at the university ...
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Otago University's Mark McGuire, who specialises in the internet and online communities, said the trend was not surprising and was particularly pronounced among the young. Otago University student research showed people studying at the university ...
Monday, April 22, 2013
Don't all children deserve the best teacher?
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The Maori Party leadership's disquiet of putting unqualified people in front of our most vulnerable children is well-founded.
The Maori Party leadership's disquiet of putting unqualified people in front of our most vulnerable children is well-founded.
Maori Party eyes charter school changes - NZ City
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NZ City
The Maori Party wants changes to the legislation setting up charter schools now it holds the votes the government needs to get the bill through parliament. United Future leader Peter Dunne on Thursday withdrew his support for the bill and Education ...
NZ City
The Maori Party wants changes to the legislation setting up charter schools now it holds the votes the government needs to get the bill through parliament. United Future leader Peter Dunne on Thursday withdrew his support for the bill and Education ...
Maori Party backs charter schools - News - MSN New Zealand - MSN NZ News
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MSN NZ News
The government could be forced to rely on the Maori Party to pass legislation setting up charter schools. United future leader Peter Dunne on Thursday said he wasn't going to support it, which put the government's majority in doubt. Maori Party co ...
MSN NZ News
The government could be forced to rely on the Maori Party to pass legislation setting up charter schools. United future leader Peter Dunne on Thursday said he wasn't going to support it, which put the government's majority in doubt. Maori Party co ...
Education not in sync with IT goal - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Education not in sync with IT goal Stuff.co.nz The story of the 17-year-old British teen, Nick D'Aloisio, who sold his app Summly to Yahoo for $36 million has resonated with me and is an inspiration for the next generation of tech start-up entrepreneurs. While I'm the same age as D'Aloisio, and ... |
New Maori and Pasifika student results an encouraging start - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“In order to continue to improve learning outcomes, we need to create more learning options that both engage and provide young people with the basis for their future education, training and employment. “Initiatives like Youth Guarantee and Trade ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“In order to continue to improve learning outcomes, we need to create more learning options that both engage and provide young people with the basis for their future education, training and employment. “Initiatives like Youth Guarantee and Trade ...
More Maori students achieving NCEA Level 2 - Radio New Zealand
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Radio New Zealand
Education Minster Hekia Parata says new figures show more Maori and Pasifika students are achieving NCEA Level 2. Results from last year show there is a 2% increase in Maori achievement, with 54% of 16-year-olds passing NCEA Level 2. For Pasifika ...
Radio New Zealand
Education Minster Hekia Parata says new figures show more Maori and Pasifika students are achieving NCEA Level 2. Results from last year show there is a 2% increase in Maori achievement, with 54% of 16-year-olds passing NCEA Level 2. For Pasifika ...
Youth MP has focus on Maori education - Southland Times
 Southland Times | URL: Youth MP has focus on Maori education Southland Times Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene said Kaukiterangi Blair, a year 13 Southland Boys' High School student, earned the title for his "beautiful" essay highlighting the plight of Maori youth in the educational system, stressing that the Government needed to ... |
PBRF: Everyone's a winner - except students - Scoop.co.nz
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Whatever the name for the beltway that exists around the tertiary education industry, it was all abuzz on Thursday for the release of the latest Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) report by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). This was the ...
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Whatever the name for the beltway that exists around the tertiary education industry, it was all abuzz on Thursday for the release of the latest Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) report by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). This was the ...
School closures hit parents' pockets
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Parents are fuming over the exorbitant childcare costs and constant juggling of annual leave caused by schools failing to open for the legally required number of teaching days.
Parents are fuming over the exorbitant childcare costs and constant juggling of annual leave caused by schools failing to open for the legally required number of teaching days.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Minister welcomes Pacific Parliamentary and Political Leaders Forum delegation
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Hekia Parata | Pacific Island Affairs
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata welcomes the first Pacific Parliamentary and Political Leaders Forum hosted by the Government today in Parliament. Around 70 Pacific Members of Parliament from across the Pacific region arrived in Wellington last night to participate in the 4-day programme. “I am excited about this great opportunity where we can come together as Pacific colleagues to learn from each other and share our stories in order that we can build a brighter and better future for all Pacific people across the region...
Hekia Parata | Pacific Island Affairs
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata welcomes the first Pacific Parliamentary and Political Leaders Forum hosted by the Government today in Parliament. Around 70 Pacific Members of Parliament from across the Pacific region arrived in Wellington last night to participate in the 4-day programme. “I am excited about this great opportunity where we can come together as Pacific colleagues to learn from each other and share our stories in order that we can build a brighter and better future for all Pacific people across the region...
NCEA results show more Māori and Pasifika students achieving
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Hekia Parata | Education
Education and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed new figures which show more students are achieving NCEA Level 2, particularly Pasifika students. The final NCEA results from 2012 show that 68 per cent of 16 year-olds achieved NCEA Level 2 last year – up 2 per cent. They show a 3.5 per cent increase in Pasifika achievement with 52.5 per cent of 16 year-old Pasifka students achieving NCEA Level 2 last year – up from 49 per cent in 2011...
Hekia Parata | Education
Education and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed new figures which show more students are achieving NCEA Level 2, particularly Pasifika students. The final NCEA results from 2012 show that 68 per cent of 16 year-olds achieved NCEA Level 2 last year – up 2 per cent. They show a 3.5 per cent increase in Pasifika achievement with 52.5 per cent of 16 year-old Pasifka students achieving NCEA Level 2 last year – up from 49 per cent in 2011...
Education Minister won't budge on charter schools
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The Education Minister Hekia Parata says the government still has the numbers to pass its charter schools legislation despite United Future pulling its support for the Bill.
The Education Minister Hekia Parata says the government still has the numbers to pass its charter schools legislation despite United Future pulling its support for the Bill.
Charter school policy in Maori Party hands - Newstalk ZB
 Newstalk ZB | URL: Charter school policy in Maori Party hands Newstalk ZB The Maori Party looks to be flexing its muscle now it holds the future of the Government's charter schools policy in its hands. Without their three votes, legislation enabling the schools won't be able to proceed through parliament now United Future ... |
Reason trumps charter schools rhetoric - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
 Newstalk ZB | URL: Reason trumps charter schools rhetoric Scoop.co.nz (press release) “The competitive model of education provision we currently have hasn't been good for Maori students, and increasing competition further with charter schools will exacerbate, rather than remove that problem. “Charter schools won't be good for education. |
No charter school bill changes despite Dunne's opposition - Radio New Zealand
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Radio New Zealand
The Education Minister is indicating she won't be making any changes to the legislation governing charter schools despite now having to rely solely on the Maori Party for support for the bill. United Future leader Peter Dunne indicated on Thursday he ...
Radio New Zealand
The Education Minister is indicating she won't be making any changes to the legislation governing charter schools despite now having to rely solely on the Maori Party for support for the bill. United Future leader Peter Dunne indicated on Thursday he ...
Congratulations Peter Dunne – no place for charter schools in this country
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NZEI Te Riu Roa is welcoming the decision by United Future leader Peter Dunne to withdraw support for the Government/Act proposal to introduce dangerous charter schools into New Zealand.
NZEI Te Riu Roa is welcoming the decision by United Future leader Peter Dunne to withdraw support for the Government/Act proposal to introduce dangerous charter schools into New Zealand.
Dunne to oppose charter school in upcoming vote
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United Future leader Peter Dunne has announced he will oppose charter schools in an upcoming vote on legislation when it returns to Parliament.Mr Dunne said when the bill was introduced he made it clear he would support the introduction...
United Future leader Peter Dunne has announced he will oppose charter schools in an upcoming vote on legislation when it returns to Parliament.Mr Dunne said when the bill was introduced he made it clear he would support the introduction...
Dunne says no to charter schools - Stuff.co.nz
 The Farming Show | URL: Dunne says no to charter schools Stuff.co.nz Dunne says he's not convinced by the charter schools model and he is particularly concerned at proposals which will allow charter schools to employ teachers who are not registered or nationally certified. The United Future leader is also worried the ... |
ECE Grant That Helps You To Qualify While Working - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
 Scoop.co.nz (press release) | URL: ECE Grant That Helps You To Qualify While Working Scoop.co.nz (press release) Early childhood centres are encouraged to apply for a government grant which funds for unregistered staff members to study towards an education degree. Centres funded at less than 50% registered teachers, offering a Maori or Pasifika bilingual or ... |
Parata Speech – House Debate: Pacific Leaders' Forum - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
1) quality early pre-school learning; 2) achieving national standards at primary school; 3) securing NCEA2 at secondary school before going on into meaningful work choices. We have had some encouraging results over the last year with the final NCEA ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
1) quality early pre-school learning; 2) achieving national standards at primary school; 3) securing NCEA2 at secondary school before going on into meaningful work choices. We have had some encouraging results over the last year with the final NCEA ...
NCEA results show more Māori and Pasifika students achieving - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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The NCEA results follow provisional ECE data released last week which showed a nearly two per cent increase in the number of Māori and Pasifika children participating in early childhood education. “Making sure each and every child gets a good education ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The NCEA results follow provisional ECE data released last week which showed a nearly two per cent increase in the number of Māori and Pasifika children participating in early childhood education. “Making sure each and every child gets a good education ...
Māori match NCEA boost - Radio Waatea - waateanews.com
 waateanews.com | URL: Māori match NCEA boost - Radio Waatea waateanews.com ... 2 percent from 52 to 54 percent, with 5,857 of the 10,841 16 year-old Māori students making the grade. Ms Parata says the qualification means better opportunities for further education, employment, health outcomes and an improved quality of life generally. |
Spotlight on mathematics/pāngarau
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This Education Counts webpage brings together a range of resources designed to help those interested in improving students’ achievement levels in mathematics in New Zealand.
This Education Counts webpage brings together a range of resources designed to help those interested in improving students’ achievement levels in mathematics in New Zealand.
Uproar over plan for new school - Northern Advocate
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Northern Advocate
Efforts by the South Hokianga community of Whirinaki to persuade the Ministry of Education to abandon its plan to move Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Tonga o Hokianga from Whirinaki some seven kilometres, to a new site at Koutu Point, have so far made no ...
Northern Advocate
Efforts by the South Hokianga community of Whirinaki to persuade the Ministry of Education to abandon its plan to move Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Tonga o Hokianga from Whirinaki some seven kilometres, to a new site at Koutu Point, have so far made no ...
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Bill will improve opportunities for all young New Zealanders - Invest in NZ
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Invest in NZ
The Bill is intended to strengthen the ability of teachers to deal with the situations they increasingly face in the classroom. Ms Parata says the Government will consult with the education sector to develop rules and clear practical guidelines before ...
Invest in NZ
The Bill is intended to strengthen the ability of teachers to deal with the situations they increasingly face in the classroom. Ms Parata says the Government will consult with the education sector to develop rules and clear practical guidelines before ...
Publication: Literacy and Language Pedagogy within Subject Areas in Years 7-11
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The subject of this report is an exploratory research project which investigated the subject-specific literacy and language knowledge and teaching practices of Years 7 to 9 and 11 mathematics and science teachers. The impetus for this project came from raised awareness during SLP implementation of a need for greater knowledge and understanding about the teaching and learning of subject-specific literacies, especially within a New Zealand context.
The subject of this report is an exploratory research project which investigated the subject-specific literacy and language knowledge and teaching practices of Years 7 to 9 and 11 mathematics and science teachers. The impetus for this project came from raised awareness during SLP implementation of a need for greater knowledge and understanding about the teaching and learning of subject-specific literacies, especially within a New Zealand context.
Changes for most schools - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
School trustees are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the school, monitoring progress and reporting on results such as national standards. “For this reason, says Elaine Hines, National election project manager, we need people with the ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
School trustees are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the school, monitoring progress and reporting on results such as national standards. “For this reason, says Elaine Hines, National election project manager, we need people with the ...
Value of physical education overlooked - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Value of physical education overlooked Stuff.co.nz Smith, a specialist in biomechanics and skill acquisition, said he had not noticed a shift in parents' focus to academic achievement, but agreed there was a need for children to engage in physical activity. "It allows them to develop as an all-round ... |
College targets smart skills for ag students
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A Waikato school is answering calls for more skilled young people in the rural sector by developing a state-of-the-art academy focused on agricultural science and business. St Paul's Collegiate
A Waikato school is answering calls for more skilled young people in the rural sector by developing a state-of-the-art academy focused on agricultural science and business. St Paul's Collegiate
Gender gap in Waikato secondary schools narrows - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Gender gap in Waikato secondary schools narrows Stuff.co.nz Boys are closing in on girls in the classroom. Latest participation-based NCEA results show the gender gap in Waikato secondary schools is narrowing as boys' achievement improves at a greater rate than girls. The number of males in year 11 achieving ... |
Schools demand cash to gain spot - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
The Ministry of Education says any enrolment-related payments are unlawful and parents should refuse to pay them. One parent was "absolutely flabbergasted" to be asked for an "enrolment donation" of $100 to secure a spot for her daughter at Sacred ...
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The Ministry of Education says any enrolment-related payments are unlawful and parents should refuse to pay them. One parent was "absolutely flabbergasted" to be asked for an "enrolment donation" of $100 to secure a spot for her daughter at Sacred ...
A season for change and healing for ex-principal - Auckland stuff.co.nz
 Auckland stuff.co.nz | URL: A season for change and healing for ex-principal Auckland stuff.co.nz Ms Bowden retired as a principal in 2011 and received a Queen's Service Medal for her services to primary education in 2012. She was also an umpire and examiner of umpires with Netball North Harbour for 25 years. In retirement, she wants to give back ... |
Legal stoush over leaky schools
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The Ministry of Education has begun legal action against major building product companies, including Australian giant James Hardie, over its huge repair bill for leaky school buildings.The move comes as the ministry fights more...
The Ministry of Education has begun legal action against major building product companies, including Australian giant James Hardie, over its huge repair bill for leaky school buildings.The move comes as the ministry fights more...
Celebrating a decade of inspiring youth
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Secondary school principals, teachers, students, parents and local business and community leaders gathered in Tauranga last night to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Priority One’s Industry and Schools Education Partnership Programme. Priority ...
Secondary school principals, teachers, students, parents and local business and community leaders gathered in Tauranga last night to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Priority One’s Industry and Schools Education Partnership Programme. Priority ...
Christchurch's education heritage recognised
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Cantabrians have long been proud of the region’s education heritage, but they have extra reason to pay respect to the city’s remaining historic educational treasures on Thursday.
Cantabrians have long been proud of the region’s education heritage, but they have extra reason to pay respect to the city’s remaining historic educational treasures on Thursday.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Bill will improve opportunities for all young New Zealanders
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Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed the Select Committee report back on the Education Amendment Bill, saying that it will provide a stronger foundation to raise the educational achievement of all young New Zealanders. Ms Parata says the Education and Science Committee has recommended very useful amendments that will benefit both schools and students. “The Bill provides a clear framework to support teachers and principals to make sure their schools provide a safe and effective learning environment at all times.”...
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed the Select Committee report back on the Education Amendment Bill, saying that it will provide a stronger foundation to raise the educational achievement of all young New Zealanders. Ms Parata says the Education and Science Committee has recommended very useful amendments that will benefit both schools and students. “The Bill provides a clear framework to support teachers and principals to make sure their schools provide a safe and effective learning environment at all times.”...
Learning the lessons | New Zealand Education Review
URL: Learning the lessons | New Zealand Education Review
... to work with commitment and enjoyment alongside their colleagues and communities. Marie Cameron is a senior researcher at the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) and author of Lessons From Beginning Teachers.
... to work with commitment and enjoyment alongside their colleagues and communities. Marie Cameron is a senior researcher at the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) and author of Lessons From Beginning Teachers.
Outside the mainstream | New Zealand Education Review
URL: Outside the mainstream | New Zealand Education Review
... century, and to meet the vision in the curriculum of making “confident, connected, actively involved life-long learners” of everyone. Dr Keren Brooking is a senior researcher at the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER).
... century, and to meet the vision in the curriculum of making “confident, connected, actively involved life-long learners” of everyone. Dr Keren Brooking is a senior researcher at the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER).
Parata pleased with changes to Education Amendment Bill
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Education Minister Hekia Parata said she was supportive of the changes put forward by the education and science committee to the Education Amendment Bill."A lot of work has gone on with the sector over that so we're continuing to...
Education Minister Hekia Parata said she was supportive of the changes put forward by the education and science committee to the Education Amendment Bill."A lot of work has gone on with the sector over that so we're continuing to...
Speech: Parata - Auckland Primary Principals Association - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Speech: Parata - Auckland Primary Principals Association
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
It will help you to decide what needs to happen in the context of school planning, teacher appraisal and professional learning and development. It will allow you as school leaders, and your boards, to see how your students are progressing in relation ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
It will help you to decide what needs to happen in the context of school planning, teacher appraisal and professional learning and development. It will allow you as school leaders, and your boards, to see how your students are progressing in relation ...
Bill changes insulting, say school unions - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
Politicians have made amendments to an education bill that would give clearer rules on searching and seizing students' property, and subject charter schools to greater scrutiny. But teacher unions say opposition to charter schools has not been listened ...
Stuff.co.nz
Politicians have made amendments to an education bill that would give clearer rules on searching and seizing students' property, and subject charter schools to greater scrutiny. But teacher unions say opposition to charter schools has not been listened ...
Peter Lyons: Teaching's public face needs makeover
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Many teachers recently marched against the Government's perceived attacks on the state education system. They were protesting against initiatives such as charter schools, national standards and the shambolic implementation of the...
Many teachers recently marched against the Government's perceived attacks on the state education system. They were protesting against initiatives such as charter schools, national standards and the shambolic implementation of the...
Behind the RAINS - New Zealand Education Review
URL: Behind the RAINS - New Zealand Education Review
While the Standards policy is not intended to 'narrow' school curricula or result in the mediocre outcomes of national testing approaches in other countries, it is yet to be seen whether these distortions to school cultures and ...
While the Standards policy is not intended to 'narrow' school curricula or result in the mediocre outcomes of national testing approaches in other countries, it is yet to be seen whether these distortions to school cultures and ...
Bullying victims share their stories - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Bullying victims share their stories Stuff.co.nz Although I liked attending school, chronic bullying occurred during lunch times and in the classroom. I was bullied about my weight and stutter, about being sick, about having no interest in sport, about having no physical ability. During intermediate ... |
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Teachers march to fight school Germ - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Teachers march to fight school Germ
Stuff.co.nz
The rally, organised by the New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI), was one of 26 to take place on Saturday throughout the country in protest against charter schools, national standards and league tables. The move toward what they see as a business ...
Stuff.co.nz
The rally, organised by the New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI), was one of 26 to take place on Saturday throughout the country in protest against charter schools, national standards and league tables. The move toward what they see as a business ...
Charter plan 'wrong' - Auckland stuff.co.nz
 Auckland stuff.co.nz | URL: Charter plan 'wrong' Auckland stuff.co.nz Abandoned classrooms and massive amounts of debt could be in store for South Auckland if charter schools are established here. That is the word from Damon Salesa, an associate professor at Auckland University's Centre of Pacific Island Studies. |
Government responds on digital literacy - Invest in NZ
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Invest in NZ
Some of the more challenging issues cover access to devices, professional development and potential intellectual property issues. “The Government has ... “I am also setting up a digital literacy reference group of professionals from the education and ...
Invest in NZ
Some of the more challenging issues cover access to devices, professional development and potential intellectual property issues. “The Government has ... “I am also setting up a digital literacy reference group of professionals from the education and ...
The changing face of education - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: The changing face of education Stuff.co.nz More Waikato secondary students are signing up for workplace training at school as education breaks out of the classroom and in to the real world. The region's latest academic results, published by the Times this week, showed that more students gained ... |
Toku Mapihi Maurea celebrates 20 years of Maori language education in Hamilton - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Toku Mapihi Maurea celebrates 20 years of Maori language education in Hamilton Stuff.co.nz In 1995, the school relocated to Waikato University where two classrooms and a tent were set up on one corner of the grounds on Silverdale Rd. The land was previously an orchard and former owner Harold Woolford was there to see the planting of 20 fruit ... |
Students big boost - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
Fiordland College principal Lynlee Smith said being part of the initiative allowed the college to attract more fee-paying students. Without the power of the group, the school could not afford to advertise on the same scale overseas, Ms Smith said. Ad ...
Stuff.co.nz
Fiordland College principal Lynlee Smith said being part of the initiative allowed the college to attract more fee-paying students. Without the power of the group, the school could not afford to advertise on the same scale overseas, Ms Smith said. Ad ...
Monday, April 15, 2013
Speech to the Tamaki Learning Provider's Hui
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Hekia Parata | Education
Tēnā koutou katoa, Talofa lava, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Taloha ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, and greetings to you all. Good morning everyone. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
What is the most important thing in the world? People, people, people...... babies, infants, toddlers, our youngest learners, who will grow up to be our school students, go on to be interns, apprentices, trainees, scholars, our young adults, parents, leaders...
Hekia Parata | Education
Tēnā koutou katoa, Talofa lava, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Taloha ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, and greetings to you all. Good morning everyone. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
What is the most important thing in the world? People, people, people...... babies, infants, toddlers, our youngest learners, who will grow up to be our school students, go on to be interns, apprentices, trainees, scholars, our young adults, parents, leaders...
Youth organisations given funding
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Nikki Kaye | Youth Affairs
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye today announced funding for six organisations offering diverse services to young people. “I am allocating a total of $59,000 across six organisations providing initiatives ranging from helping disadvantaged youth to giving cultural opportunities to young people in rural communities,” Ms Kaye said...
Nikki Kaye | Youth Affairs
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye today announced funding for six organisations offering diverse services to young people. “I am allocating a total of $59,000 across six organisations providing initiatives ranging from helping disadvantaged youth to giving cultural opportunities to young people in rural communities,” Ms Kaye said...
Restorative Justice, Culture of Care in Schools, and Restorative ...
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Successful Schooling for Maori Students in the 21st Century: Issues, Challenges and Alternatives (pp. 46-57). Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) Press. Posted by Dr Tom ...
Successful Schooling for Maori Students in the 21st Century: Issues, Challenges and Alternatives (pp. 46-57). Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) Press. Posted by Dr Tom ...
Insight for 14 April 2013 - Charter Schools
URL: Insight for 14 April 2013 - Charter Schools
The government's planned partnership schools, publicly-funded private schools inspired by the charter schools that run in many US states, have attracted supporters and critics.
The government's planned partnership schools, publicly-funded private schools inspired by the charter schools that run in many US states, have attracted supporters and critics.
Education protest draws 2000 marchers
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An estimated 2000 people marched in downtown Auckland today in protest at education reforms that have led to charter schools.Banner waving teachers and supporters gathered outside the shopping mall at Elizabeth Square before heading...
An estimated 2000 people marched in downtown Auckland today in protest at education reforms that have led to charter schools.Banner waving teachers and supporters gathered outside the shopping mall at Elizabeth Square before heading...
Growing te reo Māori capabilities
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Tracey Hopkins outlines te reo Māori professional development programme in place at Hukanui School. Tracey explains how teachers are supported in their own personal learning, and also in their teaching of te reo Māori to their students.
Tracey Hopkins outlines te reo Māori professional development programme in place at Hukanui School. Tracey explains how teachers are supported in their own personal learning, and also in their teaching of te reo Māori to their students.
Parata believes early learning rates inflated - Radio New Zealand
Auckland stuff.co.nz | URL: Parata believes early learning rates inflated Radio New Zealand Figures released this week show more than 95% of new school entrants this year had some form of early childhood education, up slightly on last year. Participation rose for Pasifika children to 88%, and to nearly 92% for Maori. However, Ms Parata says ... |
Our so-called “world-class” - New Zealand Education Review
URL: Our so-called “world-class” - New Zealand Education Review
New Zealand has long boasted of its world-class education system, and it received confirmation of this in a recent OECD report. The OECD Review on Evaluation and Assessment Frameworks for Improving School Outcomes ...
New Zealand has long boasted of its world-class education system, and it received confirmation of this in a recent OECD report. The OECD Review on Evaluation and Assessment Frameworks for Improving School Outcomes ...
Charter schools should have Ombudsman scrutiny - committee
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Charter schools, which will not be subject to the Official Information Act, should be able to be investigated by the Ombudsman, a parliamentary committee has recommended.Proposed changes to legislation bringing in charter schools...
Charter schools, which will not be subject to the Official Information Act, should be able to be investigated by the Ombudsman, a parliamentary committee has recommended.Proposed changes to legislation bringing in charter schools...
Select committee ignores submissions on charter schools
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The Education and Science Select Committee’s decision to recommend the government’s plan to establish charter schools (outlined in the Education Amendment Bill) with only minor changes flies in the face of public opinion says PPTA president Angela ...
The Education and Science Select Committee’s decision to recommend the government’s plan to establish charter schools (outlined in the Education Amendment Bill) with only minor changes flies in the face of public opinion says PPTA president Angela ...
Speech: Standing up for education standing up for democracy | Voxy ...
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National testing, bulk funding, voucher systems, performance pay, the privatisation of education these are the things we are standing here against. And who is it we stand against? We stand against a government that refuses ...
National testing, bulk funding, voucher systems, performance pay, the privatisation of education these are the things we are standing here against. And who is it we stand against? We stand against a government that refuses ...
Stand up for kids: Queen Street march protests at threats to public education - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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Green Party MPs Metiria Turei, Catherine Delahunty, Denise Roche, Eugenie Sage, and Gareth Hughes joined with teachers today to protest against the GERM education reforms that have led to Charter Schools and which threaten our first class public ...
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Green Party MPs Metiria Turei, Catherine Delahunty, Denise Roche, Eugenie Sage, and Gareth Hughes joined with teachers today to protest against the GERM education reforms that have led to Charter Schools and which threaten our first class public ...
Teachers rally against reform - Stuff.co.nz
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Proposed charter schools, which would operate as semi-independent commercial enterprises, were one of the Government's tools for abrogating responsibility for education, Mr Potaka said. "From the Government's point of view they want someone else to ...
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Proposed charter schools, which would operate as semi-independent commercial enterprises, were one of the Government's tools for abrogating responsibility for education, Mr Potaka said. "From the Government's point of view they want someone else to ...
Protests against education reform - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Protests against education reform Stuff.co.nz They are protesting against what they say is a proposed implementation of a Global Education Reform Movement, which could see the imposition of charter schools, performance-based pay for teachers, national league tables for primary schools and ''super ... |
Cantabrians march to Gerry Brownlee's office - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Cantabrians march to Gerry Brownlee's office Stuff.co.nz Hundreds of Christchurch teachers marched to Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee's office to protest against charter schools, Novopay, national standards, and other issues to New Zealand's education system. The march this morning is one of several ... |
Education protests send clear message - Labour - 3News NZ
 3News NZ | URL: Education protests send clear message - Labour 3News NZ "We're really concerned about the standardisation of education, the one size fits all model that the current government are trying to impose, the introduction of charter schools, which will have unqualified, unregistered teachers," he says. "They won't ... |
Teachers march over education policies - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Teachers march over education policies Stuff.co.nz Hundreds of Christchurch teachers took to the streets on Saturday to protest against the "GERM" of charter schools, Novopay, national standards and performance pay for teachers. The group descended on Earthquake Recovery Minister and Ilam MP Gerry ... |
Education a bright spot for NZ children according to UNICEF - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Education a bright spot for NZ children according to UNICEF
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However, she says recent policy changes such as National Standards which risk encouraging teachers to “teach to the test” and charter schools which will be able to employ unqualified people to teach, will inevitably start to undermine our curriculum ...
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However, she says recent policy changes such as National Standards which risk encouraging teachers to “teach to the test” and charter schools which will be able to employ unqualified people to teach, will inevitably start to undermine our curriculum ...
Speech to the Tamaki Learning Provider's Hui, Glen Innes - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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For Maori children the participation rate increased by 1.4 per cent to just under 92 per cent, or about 14,000 (of the 15,300) children, who started school this year. For Pasifika children the participation rate increased by 1.9 per cent to around 88 ...
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For Maori children the participation rate increased by 1.4 per cent to just under 92 per cent, or about 14,000 (of the 15,300) children, who started school this year. For Pasifika children the participation rate increased by 1.9 per cent to around 88 ...
Job matching system helps students find work | Computerworld New ...
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A realtime job matching system installed last year by Student Job Search has enormously improved the ability of students to apply for jobs, says CEO Paul Kennedy. “It's been a great leveller for us. Previously they had to ...
A realtime job matching system installed last year by Student Job Search has enormously improved the ability of students to apply for jobs, says CEO Paul Kennedy. “It's been a great leveller for us. Previously they had to ...
Education and support transforms the lives of NZ teenage mum
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New Zealand has the second highest rate of teenage births among developed countries, after the US, and a University of Canterbury researcher has found young parents need access to respectful, one-stop, wrap-around support services.
New Zealand has the second highest rate of teenage births among developed countries, after the US, and a University of Canterbury researcher has found young parents need access to respectful, one-stop, wrap-around support services.
Special report: Lessons for cheats about fairness
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It's a subject schools and universities don't like to dwell on - the likelihood that students may be cheating their way to academic success and higher qualifications.Officially, there is little evidence of a problem. Just 360 students...
It's a subject schools and universities don't like to dwell on - the likelihood that students may be cheating their way to academic success and higher qualifications.Officially, there is little evidence of a problem. Just 360 students...
The Starpath Project | New Zealand Education Review
URL: The Starpath Project | New Zealand Education Review
Starpath set about working with the schools to collect, organise, and analyse student achievement data and to base individual student profiles, targets, and plans on these data. The project helped schools advise on students' educational ... One school increased level 3 NCEA results by 18 per cent, while another has taken its level 1 pass rate from 40 to 60 per cent and its level 2 rate from 40 to 58 per cent. Starpath's redesigned parent-student-teacher conferencing ...
Starpath set about working with the schools to collect, organise, and analyse student achievement data and to base individual student profiles, targets, and plans on these data. The project helped schools advise on students' educational ... One school increased level 3 NCEA results by 18 per cent, while another has taken its level 1 pass rate from 40 to 60 per cent and its level 2 rate from 40 to 58 per cent. Starpath's redesigned parent-student-teacher conferencing ...
Response to NZ Herald, 12 April 2013, on Auckland roll growth
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This information was sent to the New Zealand Herald on 12 April 2013, in response to their story on school roll growth in the Auckland region.
This information was sent to the New Zealand Herald on 12 April 2013, in response to their story on school roll growth in the Auckland region.
NCEA behind bars | New Zealand Education Review
URL: NCEA behind bars | New Zealand Education Review
Corrections have partnered with Open Polytechnic to provide Get Ahead with NCEA, an education programme which will help prisoners achieve NCEA qualifications over the next two years. Under the programme offenders will receive two hours of .... “A lot of these guys have had little or no education or positive achievements in their lives and it's a real pleasure to see how they react when they pass their first assessment. They display real pride and they obviously feel ...
Corrections have partnered with Open Polytechnic to provide Get Ahead with NCEA, an education programme which will help prisoners achieve NCEA qualifications over the next two years. Under the programme offenders will receive two hours of .... “A lot of these guys have had little or no education or positive achievements in their lives and it's a real pleasure to see how they react when they pass their first assessment. They display real pride and they obviously feel ...
Maori learners benefit from work-based training - research - Voxy
URL: Maori learners benefit from work-based training - research
Voxy
At the same time, figures recently released by the Tertiary Education Commission show a significant improvement in the performance of Maori learners in industry training between 2010 and 2011. Credit achievements were up from 55 per cent to 62 per cent ...
Voxy
At the same time, figures recently released by the Tertiary Education Commission show a significant improvement in the performance of Maori learners in industry training between 2010 and 2011. Credit achievements were up from 55 per cent to 62 per cent ...
Education system focus of Treasury chief's visit - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Education system focus of Treasury chief's visit Otago Daily Times While giving nothing away on education spending in the forthcoming Budget, he highlighted underachieving Maori and Polynesian students, and also assistance for underperforming teachers. Mr Makhlouf, the former principal private secretary to British ... |
New Pasifika director appointed by Massey - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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Tongan-born Dr Malakai Koloamatangi has been appointed as the new Pasifika director within the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor (Māori and Pasifika). Dr Koloamatangi replaces Professor Sitaleki Finau and will continue to promote and implement ...
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Tongan-born Dr Malakai Koloamatangi has been appointed as the new Pasifika director within the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor (Māori and Pasifika). Dr Koloamatangi replaces Professor Sitaleki Finau and will continue to promote and implement ...
Take the Learning in the Workplace 2013 survey; the results might ...
URL: Take the Learning in the Workplace 2013 survey; the results might ...
Jane Hart is an independent advisor on Workplace Learning & Collaboration. Here she writes about how to support learning, performance and collaboration in the social workplace. On 7 February 2013, at the Learning ...
Jane Hart is an independent advisor on Workplace Learning & Collaboration. Here she writes about how to support learning, performance and collaboration in the social workplace. On 7 February 2013, at the Learning ...
PBRF report shows Postgrad students missing out - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: PBRF report shows Postgrad students missing out
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Results showing up in the Performance Based Research Fund report, released this week, beg some questions about hidden trends occurring in the tertiary education sector says the NZ Union of Students' Associations (NZUSA). “A significant component of the ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Results showing up in the Performance Based Research Fund report, released this week, beg some questions about hidden trends occurring in the tertiary education sector says the NZ Union of Students' Associations (NZUSA). “A significant component of the ...
Whitireia research recognised in latest PBRF round
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Whitireia has received a significant increase in the latest funding round from the Performance Based Research Fund (PBRF). Funding has more than doubled since the previous Quality Evaluation which occurred in 2006, giving the polytechnic over $1 million ...
Whitireia has received a significant increase in the latest funding round from the Performance Based Research Fund (PBRF). Funding has more than doubled since the previous Quality Evaluation which occurred in 2006, giving the polytechnic over $1 million ...
Index of collective agreements
URL: Index of collective agreements
This page lists all the current collective agreements for those employed in state and state-integrated schools in New Zealand.
This page lists all the current collective agreements for those employed in state and state-integrated schools in New Zealand.
Maori school's stellar marks shake up the system - Waikato Times
 Waikato Times | URL: Maori school's stellar marks shake up the system Waikato Times Students at a Maori secondary school are achieving some of the highest academic results in the Waikato, outshining private schools and bucking national trends. Nga Taiatea Wharekura, a decile 3 school in Rotokauri, Hamilton, has taken mainstream ... |
A foot in the door - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: A foot in the door Otago Daily Times Typically, on three days each week, the 14-year-old (he turns 15 this month) heads straight from Dunstan High School to the offices of Alexandra-based ICL Chartered Accountants, where his duties include filing, mail sorting and banking. Sharing the job ... |
Parents pay as company pumps up childcare fees
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New Zealand's biggest home childcare provider is rewording its contracts to impose mandatory charges above and beyond the publicly-funded 20 hours' "free" childcare.Porse says it cannot afford to provide nannies within the $11-an-hour...
New Zealand's biggest home childcare provider is rewording its contracts to impose mandatory charges above and beyond the publicly-funded 20 hours' "free" childcare.Porse says it cannot afford to provide nannies within the $11-an-hour...
School's outdoors - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: School's outdoors Otago Daily Times With the help of Project Crimson and the Mazda Foundation, the school was able to convert an unused area of the school's grounds into an educational space for pupils to enjoy, including native planting and an edible-plant garden. A bird-watching area ... |
Friday, April 12, 2013
Speech to Auckland Primary Principals Association in Taupō
URL: Speech to Auckland Primary Principals Association in Taupō
Hekia Parata | Education
Tēnā koutou katoa, Talofa lava, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Taloha ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, and greetings to you all. Good morning everyone. Thanks for inviting me to be a part of your conference again this year. As principals, you have a vital role to play as leaders of our education sector, and I’d like to thank you all for your hard work and dedication...
Hekia Parata | Education
Tēnā koutou katoa, Talofa lava, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Taloha ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, and greetings to you all. Good morning everyone. Thanks for inviting me to be a part of your conference again this year. As principals, you have a vital role to play as leaders of our education sector, and I’d like to thank you all for your hard work and dedication...
Govt releases PwC report on Pay Period 1
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Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Period 1 of the schools’ payroll. Pay Period 1 of the new financial year, which was paid on the morning of 3 April, paid 88,387 people a total of $173.67 million. This was 942 more staff than for the previous pay round, Pay Period 26...
Steven Joyce | Education
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Period 1 of the schools’ payroll. Pay Period 1 of the new financial year, which was paid on the morning of 3 April, paid 88,387 people a total of $173.67 million. This was 942 more staff than for the previous pay round, Pay Period 26...
Current challenges in secondary schools | New Zealand Education ...
URL: Current challenges in secondary schools | New Zealand Education ...
A new report on New Zealand's secondary schools provides many useful insights into current issues for teachers and schools, writes New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) chief researcher CATHY WYLIE.
A new report on New Zealand's secondary schools provides many useful insights into current issues for teachers and schools, writes New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) chief researcher CATHY WYLIE.
Charter plan 'wrong' - Auckland stuff.co.nz
 Auckland stuff.co.nz | URL: Charter plan 'wrong' Auckland stuff.co.nz Abandoned classrooms and massive amounts of debt could be in store for South Auckland if charter schools are established here. That is the word from Damon Salesa, an associate professor at Auckland University's Centre of Pacific Island Studies. |
Chch not the model for school network changes - Parata
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There are no plans to replicate the way Christchurch schools have been rationalised elsewhere in the country, Education Minister Hekia Parata has assured primary school principals.But she did not rule out further school closures.Speaking...
There are no plans to replicate the way Christchurch schools have been rationalised elsewhere in the country, Education Minister Hekia Parata has assured primary school principals.But she did not rule out further school closures.Speaking...
School communities take to the streets to save our quality public education
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Educators and school communities will be out on the streets this weekend as part of the battle to save New Zealand’s quality public education.
Educators and school communities will be out on the streets this weekend as part of the battle to save New Zealand’s quality public education.
Pasifika people urged to stand - Auckland stuff.co.nz
 Auckland stuff.co.nz | URL: Pasifika people urged to stand Auckland stuff.co.nz Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs chief adviser Frances Ross encourages all Pasifika people, not just those who have a child at school, to put their name forward. "You just need to have a commitment to children, education and the community," she says. |
New Zealand government documentary exposes student life to Chinese TV ... - Nzweek
 3News NZ | URL: New Zealand government documentary exposes student life to Chinese TV ... Nzweek It's always more compelling when we see and hear people relate their own stories and this series will bring the New Zealand education experience to life.” Also on Thursday, Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples announced a festival to be held on ... |
The tech divide between teachers and students
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New research by a Massey University PhD student has found that many educators feel out of their depth when adopting new technology for use in the classroom.
New research by a Massey University PhD student has found that many educators feel out of their depth when adopting new technology for use in the classroom.
Tech-savvy students demand mobile tools
URL: Tech-savvy students demand mobile tools
University lecturers feel out of their depth as students demand the use of smartphones and tablets in class, new research shows.
University lecturers feel out of their depth as students demand the use of smartphones and tablets in class, new research shows.
Principals tell pupils: it's school or the job - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Principals tell pupils: it's school or the job
Stuff.co.nz
A Timaru school is cautioning employers that hiring a student during school hours is breaking the law. Timaru Girls' High School principal Sarah Davis said in the school's latest newsletter it was "not acceptable". "Employers should note that it is in ...
Stuff.co.nz
A Timaru school is cautioning employers that hiring a student during school hours is breaking the law. Timaru Girls' High School principal Sarah Davis said in the school's latest newsletter it was "not acceptable". "Employers should note that it is in ...
Staff forced to take out loans due to Novopay debacle - Radio New Zealand
URL: Staff forced to take out loans due to Novopay debacle
Radio New Zealand
An Auckland principal says some staff at his kura have been forced to take out loans due to the flawed school payroll system. The tumuaki (principal) of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Hoani Waititi in Auckland says since the introduction of Novopay his ...
Radio New Zealand
An Auckland principal says some staff at his kura have been forced to take out loans due to the flawed school payroll system. The tumuaki (principal) of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Hoani Waititi in Auckland says since the introduction of Novopay his ...
One-off event hits Novopay performance - Stuff.co.nz
URL: One-off event hits Novopay performance
Stuff.co.nz
The performance of the Novopay school payroll system worsened in the latest pay round, but most of the trouble is being attributed to a single software error. The first ... The 386 schools affected were 15.7 per cent of the schools in the payroll ...
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The performance of the Novopay school payroll system worsened in the latest pay round, but most of the trouble is being attributed to a single software error. The first ... The 386 schools affected were 15.7 per cent of the schools in the payroll ...
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Government responds on digital literacy
URL: Government responds on digital literacy
Nikki Kaye | Education
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today tabled the Government’s undertaking to deliver on its commitment to digital literacy in education. “Today I have tabled a high level response to the Education and Science Committee’s report, Inquiry into 21st Century learning environments and digital literacy,” Ms Kaye said.
“This confirms the Government’s view that all the recommendations are helpful and worthy of further consideration...
Nikki Kaye | Education
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today tabled the Government’s undertaking to deliver on its commitment to digital literacy in education. “Today I have tabled a high level response to the Education and Science Committee’s report, Inquiry into 21st Century learning environments and digital literacy,” Ms Kaye said.
“This confirms the Government’s view that all the recommendations are helpful and worthy of further consideration...
Murky dealings in New Zealand education. | The Treehorn Express
URL: Murky dealings in New Zealand education. | The Treehorn Express
STAR (Supplementary Test of Achievement in Reading) was developed by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) over a decade ago, and has recently been upgraded. Another test, e-asTTle (electronic ...
STAR (Supplementary Test of Achievement in Reading) was developed by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) over a decade ago, and has recently been upgraded. Another test, e-asTTle (electronic ...
State of our children - New Zealand Herald
URL: State of our children
New Zealand Herald
But Business NZ chief executive Phil O'Reilly said the present school system was clearly not working for too many young people. "We have this long tail of under-achievement, and it's a long, brown tail dominated by young Maori and Pacific kids," he said.
New Zealand Herald
But Business NZ chief executive Phil O'Reilly said the present school system was clearly not working for too many young people. "We have this long tail of under-achievement, and it's a long, brown tail dominated by young Maori and Pacific kids," he said.
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