URL: Minister thanks greater Christchurch schools for their feedback
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today thanked all the schools in greater Christchurch who have provided feedback on the interim decisions announced last month. Ms Parata announced interim decisions for 31 of the 38 schools affected by the Government’s Education Renewal Plans on 18 February. Yesterday the Minister announced final decisions for 12 schools that had accepted their interim decisions early. Today the Ministry of Education has received responses from the remaining 19 schools...
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Student loan bill passes third reading
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Peter Dunne | Revenue
A Bill allowing Inland Revenue data-matching with Customs to identify and locate serious student loan defaulters as they return to New Zealand passed its third and final reading in Parliament this afternoon. The Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill No. 2 also broadens the definition of income, bringing it into line with the definition used for Working For Families tax credits and other social policy programmes, from 1 April 2014, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said...
Peter Dunne | Revenue
A Bill allowing Inland Revenue data-matching with Customs to identify and locate serious student loan defaulters as they return to New Zealand passed its third and final reading in Parliament this afternoon. The Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill No. 2 also broadens the definition of income, bringing it into line with the definition used for Working For Families tax credits and other social policy programmes, from 1 April 2014, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said...
Education targets for prisoners wanted - Anne Tolley... | Stuff.co.nz
URL: Education targets for prisoners wanted - Anne Tolley... | Stuff.co.nz
As education minister she oversaw the introduction of National Standards in schools. Now Anne Tolley wants similar ... Plans are developing to assess the educational achievement levels of prisoners under 20 as soon as they are incarcerated. The plans will eventually be ... Yesterday, she revealed new quarterly ''league tables'' for prisons which ranks their performance on security, risk, assaults, drug tests and rehabilitation programmes. She hopes to add education ...
As education minister she oversaw the introduction of National Standards in schools. Now Anne Tolley wants similar ... Plans are developing to assess the educational achievement levels of prisoners under 20 as soon as they are incarcerated. The plans will eventually be ... Yesterday, she revealed new quarterly ''league tables'' for prisons which ranks their performance on security, risk, assaults, drug tests and rehabilitation programmes. She hopes to add education ...
Rule change makes school bus run easier
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Nikki Kaye | Education
A rule change will make the school bus run easier for some parents with children from the same family no longer being separated, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye said today. “The change increases eligibility for school transport assistance to when a student reaches Year 9 (the first year of secondary school), rather than have a cut-off based on age 10,” Ms Kaye said...
Nikki Kaye | Education
A rule change will make the school bus run easier for some parents with children from the same family no longer being separated, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye said today. “The change increases eligibility for school transport assistance to when a student reaches Year 9 (the first year of secondary school), rather than have a cut-off based on age 10,” Ms Kaye said...
The dirty truth of Charter Schools « The Daily Blog
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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 ...
leading and learning: Charter Schools yeah right!
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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 ...
Qualified early childhood teachers make a difference – for life. - Indian Weekender
 Indian Weekender | URL: Qualified early childhood teachers make a difference – for life. Indian Weekender An example of such research is the longitudinal study entitled Competent Children, Competent Learners, conducted by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER). The study, which began in 1993, has followed a group of 500 children from ... |
Standardised assessment of learning poses dangers | TEU - Tertiary ...
URL: Standardised assessment of learning poses dangers | TEU - Tertiary ...
The international assessment of student learning outcomes in higher education is wrought with difficulties and problems, Education International.
The international assessment of student learning outcomes in higher education is wrought with difficulties and problems, Education International.
Why we need to improve the school system | Kiwiblog
URL: Why we need to improve the school system | Kiwiblog
New Zealand needs to raise the academic achievement of its Maori and Pacific Island students to match those of Pakeha students, Education Minister Hekia Parata said in Queenstown yesterday. New Zealand had made significant gains, now ranked seventh internationally in Pisa (Programme for International Student Assessment) reading and literacy proficiency levels. However .... And you only need sixty or so to qualify for your NCEA level two and three. Therefore ...
New Zealand needs to raise the academic achievement of its Maori and Pacific Island students to match those of Pakeha students, Education Minister Hekia Parata said in Queenstown yesterday. New Zealand had made significant gains, now ranked seventh internationally in Pisa (Programme for International Student Assessment) reading and literacy proficiency levels. However .... And you only need sixty or so to qualify for your NCEA level two and three. Therefore ...
Pacific Early Childhood Education Boosted by New ... - Scoop.co.nz
URL: Pacific Early Childhood Education Boosted by New ... - Scoop.co.nz
Education specialists from across the Pacific, development agencies and donors converged in Nadi last week to agree on best practices for early childhood education. ... the South Pacific, World Vision, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, World Bank, Secretariat of the Pacific Board for Educational Assessment, Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), Australian Pacific Training Center (APTC), Fiji National University and UNICEF attended the meeting.
Education specialists from across the Pacific, development agencies and donors converged in Nadi last week to agree on best practices for early childhood education. ... the South Pacific, World Vision, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, World Bank, Secretariat of the Pacific Board for Educational Assessment, Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), Australian Pacific Training Center (APTC), Fiji National University and UNICEF attended the meeting.
Changing face of NZ: Study leads to new home for many
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International students are an important source of skilled migrants, and 38 per cent of those who qualified for residency as skilled migrants last year were former international students, Immigration New Zealand says.Over the past...
International students are an important source of skilled migrants, and 38 per cent of those who qualified for residency as skilled migrants last year were former international students, Immigration New Zealand says.Over the past...
Survey - 70% of early childhood centres with empty places
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A survey of business confidence, released this week reveals more than 70% of early childhood centres with empty places, and increasing competition between providers. The survey finds almost 60% of centres expecting things to be tougher still in 12 ...
A survey of business confidence, released this week reveals more than 70% of early childhood centres with empty places, and increasing competition between providers. The survey finds almost 60% of centres expecting things to be tougher still in 12 ...
Children told of growing up in poverty - Southland Times
 Southland Times | URL: Children told of growing up in poverty Southland Times We are so privileged - we who have these things - and we can say 'OK, is there a way to help these kids; can we make a difference?' Yes we can." Outside the classroom, Mr Ruharuza said his intention was to paint a picture of a child growing up in poverty. |
Christchurch kura says its survey backs staying put - Radio New Zealand
URL: Christchurch kura says its survey backs staying put
Radio New Zealand
It also says many of its students come from kohanga reo, with many of the city's kohanga located near its current location and only one based in Aranui. Other points are a lack of ministry evidence proving the demand for a kura kaupapa in suburbs such ...
Radio New Zealand
It also says many of its students come from kohanga reo, with many of the city's kohanga located near its current location and only one based in Aranui. Other points are a lack of ministry evidence proving the demand for a kura kaupapa in suburbs such ...
How to fix Novopay (and other 'Big IT' projects) - National Business Review
URL: How to fix Novopay (and other 'Big IT' projects)
National Business Review
It echoes a comment made by the minister in charge of Novopay, Steven Joyce - that there are 10,000 different permutations for paying education staff. The system should have been drastically simplified before the payroll contract even went out to tender.
National Business Review
It echoes a comment made by the minister in charge of Novopay, Steven Joyce - that there are 10,000 different permutations for paying education staff. The system should have been drastically simplified before the payroll contract even went out to tender.
New governance resources to share with boards
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Four new publications for school boards and leaders are now online:
The resources are essential reading for new and renewed boards after the May election. People considering standing for board election will find them helpful to understand the school board and trustee roles.
You can see the other resources in the series at this link:
Go to governance resources
Four new publications for school boards and leaders are now online:
The publications are part of a family of resources the Ministry is developing and give guidance and advice in boards’ core responsibility areas.
The resources are essential reading for new and renewed boards after the May election. People considering standing for board election will find them helpful to understand the school board and trustee roles.
You can see the other resources in the series at this link:
Go to governance resources
Principal fights for kids' future - Stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
He became the face of Christchurch education sector upheaval when he openly wept on national television. Six weeks later, emotions still raw, Tony Simpson is fighting back. TINA LAW reports. Tony Simpson grew up in a town called Hope. The Phillipstown ...
Stuff.co.nz
He became the face of Christchurch education sector upheaval when he openly wept on national television. Six weeks later, emotions still raw, Tony Simpson is fighting back. TINA LAW reports. Tony Simpson grew up in a town called Hope. The Phillipstown ...
Aoraki First to Offer New National Qualifications in English
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Aoraki Polytechnic will soon become the first place in New Zealand where students can study towards six new nationally accredited qualifications in English.
Aoraki Polytechnic will soon become the first place in New Zealand where students can study towards six new nationally accredited qualifications in English.
Youth get ready to Rise - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Youth get ready to Rise Stuff.co.nz More than 850 school children, teachers and parents attended last year's event at the Clarence St Theatre, with 200 people turned away, and seven schools missing out on tickets. "We had to look for another venue so the other option was Claudelands. We ... |
'New Peter' to lead Wakefield School - The Nelson Mail
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The Nelson Mail
A warm powhiri at Wakefield School welcomed new principal Mr Verstappen, who will take the reins at the primary school in term two. Current principal Peter Ross will step down at the end of the term after 21 years leading the school, which has a roll ...
The Nelson Mail
A warm powhiri at Wakefield School welcomed new principal Mr Verstappen, who will take the reins at the primary school in term two. Current principal Peter Ross will step down at the end of the term after 21 years leading the school, which has a roll ...
Key praises Sir Paul's legacy for Māori, Pasifika education - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Opening the $100 million high-tech media building named after the late Sir Paul, Key said the former governor-general and Anglican archbishop of New Zealand had been devoted to improving Māori and Pasifika education. In his seven-minute speech, ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Opening the $100 million high-tech media building named after the late Sir Paul, Key said the former governor-general and Anglican archbishop of New Zealand had been devoted to improving Māori and Pasifika education. In his seven-minute speech, ...
Flexible technology in new AUT building boost for Māori, Pasifika education - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
 Scoop.co.nz (press release) | URL: Flexible technology in new AUT building boost for Māori, Pasifika education Scoop.co.nz (press release) Vice-Chancellor Derek McCormack hailed a commitment to evolving and innovative education – especially for Māori and Pasifika students – at the opening of the Sir Paul Reeves Building at AUT University in Auckland today. “University education used to be ... |
Waikato University Students' Storytelling a winner... | Stuff.co.nz
URL: Waikato University Students' Storytelling a winner... | Stuff.co.nz
In a fast-paced world where time is money, it's difficult for some parents to find time to share stories with their children - a problem that may be solved by technology.
In a fast-paced world where time is money, it's difficult for some parents to find time to share stories with their children - a problem that may be solved by technology.
School reunites on varsity site - The Press
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The Press
The school relocated to Halswell Residential College soon after the quake, but given the lack of specialist facilities some pupils went to the University of Canterbury for lessons last year. The decision was made last year to move the entire school ...
The Press
The school relocated to Halswell Residential College soon after the quake, but given the lack of specialist facilities some pupils went to the University of Canterbury for lessons last year. The decision was made last year to move the entire school ...
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