Study raises concerns about National Standards
Primary and intermediate school teachers are being overworked and some subjects are prioritised at the expense of others, says a study into National Standards.The latest report from the Research, Analysis and Insight into National...Research says school national standards do more harm than good
New research says the national standards in reading, writing and maths are doing more harm than good and recommends reporting school results should stop.Research says school national standards do more harm than good
A second report in two days has highlighted concerns about primary and intermediate students' performance in key subjects.Education Minister defends national standards
The Education Minister, Hekia Parata defends the use of national standards.80 percent of year 8 students don't meet science level
Primary and intermediate students continue to cause concern with their performance in core subjects, with science identified as a particular problem area.Lack of support for science teaching - decline in confidence
Scoop.co.nz (press release)“For four years this vital part of the curriculum has been neglected while the government continues its obsession with the reporting of National Standards. “Cutting that service resulted in a big gap in teachers' professional development and this ...
Big Five may defy PPTA
New Zealand HeraldThe Ministry of Education has written a draft memorandum of understanding to ensure smooth operations between the schools and the two partnership schools due to open next year. The document is landing on the desks of the boards of trustees of Whangarei ...
Otago expecting increase in student numbers
Student numbers are expected to increase at the University of Otago next year, turning around three years of declining enrolments at the institution.The prediction student numbers would increase by 1.7 per cent to 18,918 full-time...Internet use speeds ahead
Auckland stuff.co.nzPrime Minister John Key and education ministers Hekia Parata and Nikki Kaye attended the official launch on Tuesday where pupilsdemonstrated the new technology. Principal Bruce Barnes says the new network is making a huge difference already.
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