Speech: Flavell - Te Hapai O - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
I am really proud to have been asked to be part of this launch today, in celebrating the professional development journey of Te Hapai ō. The book which forms the focus of today's hui is a much needed guide to put into words, the experience of induction ...

Buck denies TVNZ report on charter schools - The Press

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The Press
Charter schools haven't really been defined yet and I'm not interested in private schools and the idea of making money from education." Buck said a charter school could provide an opportunity for community groups and businesses to work together to ...

PPTA questions motives behind charter schools pilot - TVNZ

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TVNZ
The Post Primary Teachers Association says it is concerned about some people who have made a bid to help establish charter schools in New Zealand. Papers released to ONE News show a flurry of groups and individuals have volunteered to help since the ...

Most schools getting on with national standards - Otago Daily Times

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Otago Daily Times
By Matthew Backhouse on Wed, 7 Mar 2012 Most schools are using national standards effectively but 20 per cent are either philosophically opposed or struggling to implement them, the Education Review Office says. National standards have faced criticism ...

Ask what schools really think about National Standards - NZEI - Voxy

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Voxy
The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa says it's a shame the Education Review Office doesn't report on what schools really think of National Standards, because it would paint a very different picture. ERO has told a parliamentary select committee ...

Ten per cent of schools still opposed to national standards - New Zealand Herald

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New Zealand Herald
By Matthew Backhouse Most schools are using national standards effectively but 20 per cent are either philosophically opposed or struggling to implement them, the Education Review Office says. National standards have faced criticism from some teachers ...

Online education expert to give special presentation - Voxy

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Voxy
The Distance Education Association of New Zealand (DEANZ) is hosting a special one-hour educational lecture - 'Next Generation Learning' - presented by prestigious international speaker Dr. Diana G. Oblinger. An expert in the area of online education, ...

Halving our high truancy record - Gisborne Herald

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Gisborne Herald
“But this work is very challenging, especially where there are multiple issues impacting on a student's ability to engage in education.” One student had not been at school for more than two years because of financial difficulties.

Deal to attract Maori to study - Manawatu Standard

Massey News (press release)

URL: Deal to attract Maori to study Manawatu Standard An agreement signed by Massey University and Te Wananga o Aotearoa aims to encourage more Maori into tertiary study. The memorandum of understanding was signed at Massey's Palmerston North campus yesterday, making the university the first to sign such ...

Learning the trade at high school - The Aucklander

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The Aucklander
"School's just not really my thing but I really like the academy." Once she completes the certificate in electrotechnology she would like to continue her studies at Unitec. "The Air Force is where I'd like to end up, in some kind of engineering role.

Schools scrap over brainiest students title - The Southland Times

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The Southland Times
Wellington College Principal Roger Moses this week boasted of the schools' success in NCEA Year 13 scholarship exams. Preliminary results reveal the decile 10 state school scooped 126 scholarships - more than any other school has in a single year since ...

Roncalli has master plan - Timaru Herald

Timaru Herald

URL: Roncalli has master plan Timaru Herald Roncalli College would get an A-grade pass if schools were judged on where their teachers send their children. At present, 20 staff at Roncalli have a total of 30 students at the secondary school. Another 10 staff have previously sent their children ...

Otumoetai College welcomes Key - SunLive

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SunLive
Read More Prime Minister John Key is speaking to about 470 senior students at Otumoetai College today. He is giving an informal speech along with Tauranga MP Simon Bridges, with both engaging in a question-and-answer session from the students too.