Teachers Council against charter schools - Radio New Zealand

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Radio New Zealand
The Teachers Council on Wednesday added its voice to opposition to the Government's proposed charter schools. A parliamentary select committee is continuing to hear submissions on the Education Amendment Bill that will introduce the schools. Although ...

Charter schools a 'failed experiment in New Orleans' - New Zealand Herald

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URL: Charter schools a 'failed experiment in New Orleans' New Zealand Herald A visiting opponent of charter schools has told the education and science committee in Parliament today the Government should not proceed with charter schools. Karran Harper Royal, from New Orleans, cautioned the committee against approving charter ...

American mother making submission against charter schools - Newstalk ZB

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URL: American mother making submission against charter schools Newstalk ZB An American woman whose son has been at a charter school, says the system leads to the picking and choosing of students. The Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTS) is presenting its submission against charter schools to a select committee today.

Educa now exporting to Australia

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Educa is now officially delivering its cloud-based e-portfolio solution to its neighbor country Australia. Two new customers in Sydney and Perth with a total of 650 pupils and parents are now enjoying the benefits of sharing children’s learning programmes ...

19/02/2013 Publication: Assessing skills of adult learners in 2011

URL: 19/02/2013 Publication: Assessing skills of adult learners in 2011
Education Counts
Initial statistical report on the Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool.

19/02/2013 Publication: Engagement is key

URL: 19/02/2013 Publication: Engagement is key
Education Counts
Report presents findings of a small piece of qualitative research with 9 providers delivering programmes to young people.

Three schools in three years for some - Stuff.co.nz

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URL: Three schools in three years for some Stuff.co.nz Education Minister Hekia Parata told Parliament yesterday she had never made a promise to the schools that they would remain open until 2014, but provided only "proposals". "I made it clear, repeatedly, that it was a proposal, that they had the ...

School takes on new name - Auckland stuff.co.nz

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URL: School takes on new name Auckland stuff.co.nz The school is changing its name to Kereru Park Campus in reference to the native wood pigeons that grace the stand of totara trees outside its classrooms. The school is across a field from Kirks Bush where kereru feed on puriri berries before flying ...