Maori need voice in education reform
waateanews.comLaures Park, the Matua Takawaenga for primary teachers' union NZEI Te Riu Roa, says the Government justifies its radicaleducation reforms on the basis of poor performance by the bottom 20 percent, which includes a disproportionate number of Maori.
Boost for kindergarten teacher leadership approved
Kindergarten teachers have overwhelmingly endorsed a settlement that contains a $2000 leadership allowance for head teachers and ensures kindergarten teachers retain parity with their primary colleagues.Former ERO chief executive shocked by report
A former chief executive at the Education Review Office, Judith Aitken, says she's shocked that a third of schools could be endangering students by not properly vetting their staff.School Bible studies challenged
Auckland stuff.co.nz
Christian education in state schools is in the spotlight after a parent laid a complaint with the Human Rights Commission about bible lessons at an East Auckland primary. Roy Warren, whose 5-year-old son goes to St Heliers School, says he complained to ...
The CTU submission called for an amendment to the functions of theTertiary Education Commission to require that its promotion of industrytraining is “to a scale of provision that meets the needs of industry including those seeking training ..
But Blossoms owners Sarabjit Sidhu-Grewal and Baljit Grewal have made it a point to help out parents and families in Papakura East by offering free or nearly-free childcare and preschool education. Unlike many childcare centres, Blossoms often won't ...
Since 2000, Aoraki had its largest number of students in 2004 with 3458 equivalent fulltime students (EFTS) and it employed 139 staff. This year, with 1497 EFTS, there are 155 staff employed. The last time student numbers were at a similar level was in ...
"Statistically, people who practise do better in psychometric assessmentthan people who don't," she says. She talked to someone recently who had a phobia about assessments, and was particularly worried about the numeracy test. "She knew that it just ...
Women's headscarves - known as hijabs - and floor-length skirts have been allowed at some schools for more than five years, but uniform shops are now making the most of the diversity by selling items in theschool style and colour. One uniform outlet ...
CSR have yet to confirm the deal to NZ Newswire. "While the CSR product is only on a small number of schools, I'm very pleased to see the industry responding sensibly and allowing settlement to be reached without the need for court action," Associate ...
Christian education in state schools is in the spotlight after a parent laid a complaint with the Human Rights Commission about bible lessons at an East Auckland primary. Roy Warren, whose 5-year-old son goes to St Heliers School, says he complained to ...
Investment in Skills Vital
Scoop.co.nz (press release)The CTU submission called for an amendment to the functions of theTertiary Education Commission to require that its promotion of industrytraining is “to a scale of provision that meets the needs of industry including those seeking training ..
Preschool education blossoms
Auckland stuff.co.nzBut Blossoms owners Sarabjit Sidhu-Grewal and Baljit Grewal have made it a point to help out parents and families in Papakura East by offering free or nearly-free childcare and preschool education. Unlike many childcare centres, Blossoms often won't ...
No decision yet on polytech job cuts
Stuff.co.nzSince 2000, Aoraki had its largest number of students in 2004 with 3458 equivalent fulltime students (EFTS) and it employed 139 staff. This year, with 1497 EFTS, there are 155 staff employed. The last time student numbers were at a similar level was in ...
Passing unexpected job tests
Manawatu Standard"Statistically, people who practise do better in psychometric assessmentthan people who don't," she says. She talked to someone recently who had a phobia about assessments, and was particularly worried about the numeracy test. "She knew that it just ...
Schools' cultural clothing
Stuff.co.nzWomen's headscarves - known as hijabs - and floor-length skirts have been allowed at some schools for more than five years, but uniform shops are now making the most of the diversity by selling items in theschool style and colour. One uniform outlet ...
Another deal struck over leaky schools
NZ CityCSR have yet to confirm the deal to NZ Newswire. "While the CSR product is only on a small number of schools, I'm very pleased to see the industry responding sensibly and allowing settlement to be reached without the need for court action," Associate ...
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