Tuesday 10 September 2013

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Parata asks NZTC to urgently clarify teacher registration process

Hekia Parata | Education 
Education Minister Hekia Parata today met with the New Zealand Teachers Council (NZTC) and asked them to urgently review cancellations of the registration of teachers with serious convictions. The Minister was responding to reports in the weekend media that revealed that at least two high profile convicted sex offenders were still listed as registered teachers. ... 

Rankings show importance of strategic approach by universities

Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
 Latest QS World University Rankings out today underscore the importance of a strategic approach to investment by New Zealand universities in an increasingly competitive global environment, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says. “The 2013/14 rankings show a continued strong performance with all eight of New Zealand’s universities appearing in the Top 500 in the World for the first time,” Mr Joyce says. “However, while some of our universities have had their scores improve; their rankings have declined. ... 

Journal contributors fear loss of Kiwi content

Children's writers and illustrators fear the School Journal's homegrown content will be shelved, even as the Government is promising a new chapter for the publication. 

University rankings trouble

Stuff.co.nz
The rankings compare the world's top 800 institutions several components taking into account academic and employer reputation, staff-to-student ratios, citations per staff member and proportion of international students and staff. Mr Day said the key ... 

Universities defend ranking slip

New Zealand universities are losing ground on their international peers, according to fresh global rankings. 
All of the New Zealand universities to feature in the QS World University Rankings have seen a drop in their placing this year, with the exception of Lincoln University which made the list for the first time.The rankings, released... 

University funding has increased: Joyce

NZ City
Labour is blaming cost-cutting but Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce says there's been a 16.5 per cent increase over the last four years. The annual QS World Universities Rankings surveys the top 800 universities across the globe. The University ... 

Govt responsible for varsity ranking slide

The latest QS World University Rankings show a continuing trend of New Zealand universities sliding down the rankings ladder. 

Decile divide – has govt given up on free public education?

The most challenged students are ending up in the schools that can least afford to support them, says PPTA president Angela Roberts. This is the legacy of the school decile funding system and an issue set to be addressed at PPTA’s annual conference ...

Tribal group praises Ministry of Education

Radio New Zealand
A refreshed Ministry of Education Maori learning strategy is being praised by a tribaleducation group for wanting first-hand information from students about their time at school. The Government is investing $27 million in initiatives aimed at lifting ...

Internet 'changing nature of teaching'

Stuff.co.nz
The role of a teacher is changing because of the internet. Labour education spokesperson Chris Hipkins says technology will fundamentally change the nature of schooling. "Theclassroom is no longer a square box with rows of students looking at teachers. 

UFB without contract on offer for schools

Techday NZ
“We enjoy working with the education sector, helping to improve their telecommunications systems and believe schools should be able to take full advantage of UFB without contracts, cost or data caps being an obstacle.” Schools keen to make the most of ... 

Mature medical students hit by student loan rules

Research shows mature students with life experience make the best doctors, yet new student loan rules are set to put medical studies out of their financial reach. 

UC remains among the top 3% of universities in the world

The University of Canterbury (UC) has maintained its ranking among the top three per cent of universities in the world. In the latest QS World University Rankings released today and has retained its world ranking to be in the top three universities ... 

AUT is a world-class university with world-class graduates

The 2013 set of QS world rankings has placed AUT University in the top 500 for the second year, improving its position by twenty places. To be once again in the top 500 is a great indicator of the teaching, learning and research that is being undertaken ... 

Hamilton school plan and zoning proving hot topics

Stuff.co.nz
The Ministry of Education unveiled its plans for the year 7-13 schooling provision, which is scheduled to open in Te Totara in 2016. Close to 300 people filled the auditorium at Fairfield Intermediate School, indicating the high level of interest. The ...

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