Tuesday, 20 May 2014

103 PM’s Scholarships for Asia announced Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment

A hundred and three outstanding New Zealand students have been given the opportunity to study at top Asian universities after receiving Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia. Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says the scholarships, announced by Prime Minister John Key today at a function at Parliament, enable more New Zealanders to gain a deeper understanding of other cultures in countries that are crucial to New Zealand’s future. ...

Teachers want a voice on new education council

Stuff.co.nz
The Teachers Council has a body of 11 people with one member nominated by the New Zealand Educational Institute, the Post Primary Teachers Association and the New Zealand School Trustees Association. The minister of education appoints four ...

Time to rethink Boards of Trustees

Stuff.co.nz
Would you ask for volunteers to come in off the street to teach in the classroom? I have no doubt the vast majority of BOT members are there because they genuinely want to contribute. However, I know from experience there are a large number that are ...

Academic stresses the value of te reo

Northland Independent Community
He said the revitalisation of the language was an intrinsic part of the promotion of Maori health and well being, and was a key element enabling greater control over determinants of health, such as education, employment, housing and the environment.

NZ a world hot spot for education technology – US investor

Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Ms Carolan says that New Zealand has a number of growing companies who are developing a diverse range of learning-focused products including games, apps, educational software and courseware for the EdTech industry. “I can't wait to get to Wellington ...

Levin Offenders Gain NZQA Qualifications

Levin Offenders Gain NZQA Qualifications Six community-based offenders in Levin now have NZQA qualifications thanks to an initiative that saw them learning while completing community work. The offenders completed unit standards over a six week period that ...

Teen attends school for three days this year

An Opunake teenager has yet to return to school despite her father's prosecution last week for her non-attendance.