Hundreds of children missing out on education support

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School principals say hundreds of children around the country needing specialised learning support are missing out because of changes to the way special needs funding is being delivered.

Changes to the way students are assessed

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Where might things be heading when it comes to student education and assessment? Will streaming become less relevant over time as students pace of progress becomes more self determined.

Campaign launched to support school meals bill - Radio New Zealand

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Radio New Zealand
Dr Laking says there may be a generation of young Maori who will not have the opportunity to become doctors, because they did not receive the proper nutrition at school. He says Maori only represent 3% of the medical workforce, and he would like to see ...

Does streaming help or hinder students?

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Does streaming in schools work to motivate and encourage children or is it ineffective and detrimental.

Timaru schools avoid streaming - Stuff.co.nz

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Stuff.co.nz
Relevant offers. Research showing classroom streaming can be detrimental to student achievement has support from some Timaru principals. University of Canterbury researcher Professor Garry Hornby has found children, particularly in lower-ability ...