Sunday 31 August 2014

Monday 1 September 2014

Tell politicians what you want in education

Stuff.co.nz
Charter schools, class sizes, Novopay, Christchurch school closures and student-loan defaulters have all been hot topics of debate. Education was the key focus of the prime minister's state of the nation address in January, with announcements including ...

Outrage 'won't stop mindful classrooms' - expert

Stuff.co.nz
Kiwis could soon be seeing more "mindful" classrooms, as the calming technique gains traction overseas, experts say.

Poverty and special needs top education sector concerns

From Novopay to national standards, education has scarcely been out of the public eye in the three years since the last election.

National and Labour Education spokespeople debate the issues 

We are joined by National's spokesperson on education Hekia Parata and Labour's spokesperson on education Chris Hipkins.

Maori Party to encourage uni attendance

Manawatu Standard
Creating a tradition of university study within families is at the heart of theMaori Party's tertiary education policy, launched in Palmerston North. Announced by Te Tai Hauauru candidate Chris McKenzie yesterday, the policy would include a four-year ...

building trust in students

Auckland stuff.co.nz
But another key element of the project is to develop a positive peer dynamic between the children, something which followed them back to the school playground and classroom. Walden, who also does preventative work with children and families affected by ...

Stop ignoring the Arts for uni funding

So far every contribution I have read seems to be about the younger pupils and they of course deserve our attention, they are our future.

Adult Learning Key to Rebuilding Communities

Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The Government priorities for Adult and Community Education (ACE) include literacy, numeracy, English language (ESOL), te Reo Māori and sign language. Providers all over New Zealand offer learning in these core areas and many others. Courses not ...

Builders on urgent hunt for apprentices

New Zealand's expanding building industry has signed up its 9000th apprentice - but says it is running out of young people to fill the demand for more. Deniro Larsen-Marsters, 19, of Helensville, signed on as an apprentice last month..

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