Teacher morale slides
Primary school teachers and principals are blaming the government for a drop in teacher morale and a jump in the number of schools claiming they do not have enough staff, according to NZCER's National Survey findings.Report card: How schools are faring
Children risk losing out on the benefits of millions of dollars being spent on technology in classrooms, teachers say. Sixty per cent of Kiwi teachers believe their students' information and communications technology (ICT) use is limited because of a lack of devices such as tablet computers and poor-quality internet access. NZCER's National Survey highlights skills and training as another obstacle.Report card for our schools - survey
A Government-funded survey, published today, finds our primary and intermediate schools are in 'mixed health'. Nicholas Jones looks at what's working and what isn't, using the findings from NZCER's National Survey Report.Classroom harder than boardroom
In a distinguished career as a top corporate lawyer Derek Dallow was involved in his fair share of multi-million-dollar projects.But after surviving his first term as a teacher at Glenfield Primary School, he says taking charge...Students leaving 'dark ages' for cyberspace
New Zealand students will move out of "the dark ages" and complete experimental NCEA assessments online this year.The Qualifications Authority will test an online NCEA level one mathematics test at 20 schools in September.Generation Z: Child of our times
I've seen the future. And of course it's already on the web.In a short, badly shot YouTube clip , a child of just 1 is filmed as he or she fiddles with an iPad, flicking the device...Teachers express strong opposition to Teachers Council revamp
Teachers have expressed strong opposition to the government’s plans to change the Teachers Council, because of concerns it will undermine quality teaching for New Zealand children.School donation ruling exposes the need for greater funding
NZEI Te Riu Roa supports the Ombudsman’s ruling that a public education must be free.Irwin on wananga board
waateanews.comTertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce has appointed prominent Maori educationalist Kathie Irwin to the board of Te Wananga o Aotearoa. Dr Irwin's career has focused on Maori research, development and scholarship, including roles at Victoria ...
'Cold case' truants disappearing
Truancy services in Northland were so concerned about 13 "cold case" truants who disappeared from school for a year they considered filing missing persons reports.
New Zealand Herald
EXCELLENCE: Otumoetai Intermediate School principal Henk Popping says a focus on developing teacher quality contributed to the school becoming a finalist in the inaugural Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards. Six years of hard work has paid off ...
EXCELLENCE: Otumoetai Intermediate School principal Henk Popping says a focus on developing teacher quality contributed to the school becoming a finalist in the inaugural Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards. Six years of hard work has paid off ...
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