Election news
Election 2014: A good education
Stuff.co.nz
Would scrap national standards and redirect funding into professional development for teachers. Promises everyone would have access to adult and community education. GREEN: Would ensure state schools are fully funded so education is not dependent ...
Policy summary: Education
3News NZ
... literacy and numeracy at primary school; remove tertiary tuition fees; abolish student allowance. NZ First: Support growth of parent-led early childhood education; abolish National Standards and charter schools; introduce universal tertiary living ...
Rating the education policies
Interest.co.nz
The first point to note is that both of these papers were written to counter arguments and evidence that suggest that class size is not a critical issue in education outcomes. So although class size might yet help education outcomes, there is not the ...
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Maori/Pasifika Education
Interest.co.nz
Establish ten experiential learning pilots in Māori medium and generaleducation schools, to grow entrepreneurial skills. Invest in opportunities to migrate Māori educational content into the digital environment (te reo versions of digital publications ...
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Primary Education
Interest.co.nz
Oppose charter schools, repeal the enabling legislation around charter schools, and maintain the current flexibility to support/create some state schools designated special character. Continue to oppose any voucher systems for schools. Centrally fund ...
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Secondary Education
Interest.co.nz
Review the current staffing allocation model and encourage New Zealand based research into the identification and measurement of relative impact, of the factors including actual class size, that impact on the ability of teachers to use the pedagogies ...
Election Issues: Education
Education is one of the issues that almost always gets a mention in election campaigns, even one that has been dominated by ‘dirty politics’ and arguments over the gap between rich and poor.
Maori Party reveal education policy
New Zealand Herald
Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell said there were lifelong benefits for all children participating in pre-school education. Rotorua educationproviders are welcoming the Maori Party's new education policy, which includes compulsory Maori history ...
Maori Party reveal education policy
New Zealand Herald
Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell said there were lifelong benefits for all children participating in pre-school education. Rotorua educationproviders are welcoming the Maori Party's new education policy, which includes compulsory Maori history ...
Greens' Inclusive Education Policy a good step forward
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
IEAG is a group of disabled people, their families, education professionals, researchers and disability advocates committed to ensuring that all disabled children, young people and adults may participate fully in their local, regular educational setting.
Internet-Mana promises free tertiary study
Stuff.co.nz
Free tertiary education and a universal student allowance could be delivered immediately if they were prioritised over tax cuts, the Internet-Mana Party says. Details of the party's free tertiary education policy have been released, which it says would ...
Internet Mana Outlines Free Tertiary Education Plan
Internet Mana chases student vote
National targets more skills training for Maori
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
A re-elected National Government will expand the Maori and Pasifika Trades Training Initiative by a further 2000 places and include agriculturaltraining alongside trades training to help address skill shortages in the primary sector, National Party ...
Charter school news
Four new Partnership Schools to open
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced the Government has signed contracts to open four new Partnership Schools in 2015. “These new schools will help raise educational achievement, in particular for those groups of students who have for a long time been under-served by the mainstream system,” Ms Parata says. ...
Parata talks tough
Stuff.co.nz
A cry of "charter schools" came from one conference-goer and was applauded by the floor. But Parata said the schools were giving struggling children another chance and she wouldn't "abandon that possibility". Before the conference address Parata made a ...
Four more charter schools for Akld and Whangarei
Stuff.co.nz
Four more charter schools will open in Auckland and Whangarei next year at a cost of $15 million. Education Minister Hekia Parata said the Government had signed contracts to open the four schools, also known as partnership schools, in Manukau, West ...
Unanswered Questions about Charter Schools
Govt to open four new charter schools
Charter schools the future of education?
3News NZ
Occupying part of the Elim buildings in Manurewa, South Auckland Middle School is one of New Zealand's first charter schools – today Campbell Live spent the day inside to find out how it works. Academic manager Alwyn Poole says it is actually much ...
New charter schools irresponsible
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
By approving four new charter schools the government is being reckless with public money and careless with our kids. PPTA president Angela Roberts said the announcement of the new schools was “totally irresponsible” and would come at a huge cost to the ...
Go ahead for charters schools wrong
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“This decision should not have been made just days before an election, which could ultimately lead to charter schools ceasing to exist,” Green Party education spokesperson Catherine Delahunty said. “It's doubly irresponsible to commit an additional $15 ...
Charter Schools now even smaller and more expensive
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
NZ's charter school experiment is proving to be even more expensive than first thought, as two schools have experienced falling rolls since the start of the 2014 school year and three remain below what is termed their “Guaranteed Minimum Roll” for ...
Critics have been quick to condemn the government's announcement of four new charter schools to open next year.
Government gets arrogant and reckless over charter schools
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
"It is reckless of the government to sign contracts for new charter schoolswhen all opposition parties have made it clear that charter schools will be scrapped if there is a change of government. Trying to force these schools through a week before the ...
“The Quality Public Education Consortium’s (QPEC) figures for higher per pupil funding are a distraction from more important questions about whether Partnership Schools are effective,” says PhD Scholar, Steve Thomas.
Blindly Defending Failed Charter Schools Experiment
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
National's charter schools are “crashing and burning” while the Education Minister Hekia Parata blindly defends this failed experiment in taxpayer funded privatisation of education, says New Zealand First. “Northland school Te Kura Hourua ki Whangaruru ...
Authorisation Board Welcomes New Partnership Schools
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“All of the schools, both current and new, have demonstrated a commitment to work with their local communities and can drive improved results for priority students including Maori, Pasifika and those from low socio-economic backgrounds,” said Ms Isaac ...
Techday NZ
CEM is a cornucopia of online events and activities including forums and conversations with experts, webinars, virtual guided tours, book groups, Maori and Pasifika learning, live streams from CORE Education'sULearn14 Conference and much more.
High marks for NCEA app
Stuff.co.nz
It is also Number 1 on the New Zealand education apps chart. "We're climbing the charts big- time, which is almost unheard of for a New Zealand app," Talim said. "We spent $5 on advertising on Facebook and everything else has been word of mouth. We're ...
Educational game proves a win for social skills…
Techday NZ
A computer game that enables children to apply their knowledge to real-life situations could benefit those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other social needs. The game, developed by University of Canterbury PhD student Atefeh ...
Stuff.co.nz
Hart said he started looking at ways to boost student achievement last year, researching other decile six secondary schools that were getting better NCEA results than Heretaunga College. He came across the example of Hauraki Plains College in the small ...
Poor children still under-represented in exam help figures
Blindly Defending Failed Charter Schools Experiment
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
National's charter schools are “crashing and burning” while the Education Minister Hekia Parata blindly defends this failed experiment in taxpayer funded privatisation of education, says New Zealand First. “Northland school Te Kura Hourua ki Whangaruru ...
Authorisation Board Welcomes New Partnership Schools
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
“All of the schools, both current and new, have demonstrated a commitment to work with their local communities and can drive improved results for priority students including Maori, Pasifika and those from low socio-economic backgrounds,” said Ms Isaac ...
Tech news
Join NZ and global educators online this October to connect, collaborate and ...Techday NZ
CEM is a cornucopia of online events and activities including forums and conversations with experts, webinars, virtual guided tours, book groups, Maori and Pasifika learning, live streams from CORE Education'sULearn14 Conference and much more.
High marks for NCEA app
Stuff.co.nz
It is also Number 1 on the New Zealand education apps chart. "We're climbing the charts big- time, which is almost unheard of for a New Zealand app," Talim said. "We spent $5 on advertising on Facebook and everything else has been word of mouth. We're ...
Educational game proves a win for social skills…
Techday NZ
A computer game that enables children to apply their knowledge to real-life situations could benefit those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other social needs. The game, developed by University of Canterbury PhD student Atefeh ...
ECE news
Study exploring Kiwi kids' vocabularyParents of about 1700 toddlers are needed for the country's first study into early language development.Primary and secondary school news
College moves to themed English, maths subjectsStuff.co.nz
Hart said he started looking at ways to boost student achievement last year, researching other decile six secondary schools that were getting better NCEA results than Heretaunga College. He came across the example of Hauraki Plains College in the small ...
Poor children still under-represented in exam help figures
Poor children with learning disabilities are missing out on help when sitting their NCEA exams.
Proximity to poverty drives mums and dads out of school zones
Stuff.co.nz
"But there is nothing wrong with the education they get. The problem ... Nearly 56 per cent of South Auckland parents questioned believed their children were disadvantaged by the school zoning system, according to the findings of a stuff.co.nz/IPSOS ...
Proximity to poverty drives mums and dads out of school zones
Stuff.co.nz
"But there is nothing wrong with the education they get. The problem ... Nearly 56 per cent of South Auckland parents questioned believed their children were disadvantaged by the school zoning system, according to the findings of a stuff.co.nz/IPSOS ...
Cannabis use among teens has long-term harmful consequences, a damning new study shows.
Stuff.co.nz
On any given day in a classroom, at least half the students are not having their needs fully met.
Posh school's new code
On any given day in a classroom, at least half the students are not having their needs fully met.
Posh school's new code
One of Auckland's poshest schools expects not only its students to turn up to class in correct uniform - but also its staff.And under Auckland Grammar School's strict dress code for teachers, plunging necklines and hemlines of skirts...
A near-unanimous vote has parents at St John's College supporting the school's "new hair rule" following the Lucan Battison case, but the long-haired student's lawyer says it could be challenged in court.On June 27 Justice David...
'Gobsmacked' by proposed school hair rule
'Gobsmacked' by proposed school hair rule
The tangled matter of Lucan Battison's hair could end up back in court, as his school is accused of failing to meet a judge's ruling.
Aranui public-private school plan gains backing
Stuff.co.nz
The Ministry of Education called for groups to be part of the year 1-13 Aranui community campus set to open in 2017 after Aranui High and Aranui, Avondale and Wainoni primary schools close at the end of 2016. The council, Canterbury District Health ...
Let's talk about sex - but not with 7-year-olds
Children as young as 7 are the new target for the birds-and-the-bees chat in British classrooms - but school leaders here say it is parents who need to take responsibility for sex education.
Fresh directions for NZ's oldest school
A major milestone for the country's oldest school will see some of its famous alumni meet up - and some keen discussion on what its future holds.Wesley College, at Paerata near Pukekohe, marks 170 years of existence with reunion...
Troubled college gets new head
Stuff.co.nz
Board of trustees chairman Allan Holden said in April that Cargo's departure was "not unwelcome" but would not give further details. The school was pleased to be moving on to the next chapter and it was now focused on driving student achievement, he said.
Staggering Half-Year NCEA Results at Vanguard
Aranui public-private school plan gains backing
Stuff.co.nz
The Ministry of Education called for groups to be part of the year 1-13 Aranui community campus set to open in 2017 after Aranui High and Aranui, Avondale and Wainoni primary schools close at the end of 2016. The council, Canterbury District Health ...
Let's talk about sex - but not with 7-year-olds
Children as young as 7 are the new target for the birds-and-the-bees chat in British classrooms - but school leaders here say it is parents who need to take responsibility for sex education.
Fresh directions for NZ's oldest school
A major milestone for the country's oldest school will see some of its famous alumni meet up - and some keen discussion on what its future holds.Wesley College, at Paerata near Pukekohe, marks 170 years of existence with reunion...
Troubled college gets new head
Stuff.co.nz
Board of trustees chairman Allan Holden said in April that Cargo's departure was "not unwelcome" but would not give further details. The school was pleased to be moving on to the next chapter and it was now focused on driving student achievement, he said.
Staggering Half-Year NCEA Results at Vanguard
Over 91% of Vanguard Military Level Two students have already achieved, or are on track to achieve their NCEA Level Two qualifications, Vanguard Chief Executive Nick Hyde said today.
Tertiary news
Otago researchers gain major science funding
Six innovative University of Otago-led research proposals will receive $10.15 M in new science investment funding announced by the Government today.
Major funding investment in University of Auckland science
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
She is Director of the University's Photo Factory and Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Sciences. Professor Penny Brothers receives $935,000 for research measuring pH with an RFID chip. “I am extremely proud of the quality of the research ...
Fee hikes restrict student choices
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
A survey of 5000 students from across the tertiary sector shows that tuition fees have increased at the maximum level permitted. Fees are constraining students' choices more than ever before. Although tuition fees are only permitted to increase 4% per ...
Major funding investment in University of Auckland science
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
She is Director of the University's Photo Factory and Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Sciences. Professor Penny Brothers receives $935,000 for research measuring pH with an RFID chip. “I am extremely proud of the quality of the research ...
Fee hikes restrict student choices
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
A survey of 5000 students from across the tertiary sector shows that tuition fees have increased at the maximum level permitted. Fees are constraining students' choices more than ever before. Although tuition fees are only permitted to increase 4% per ...
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic welcomed new Director Education & Māori Development, Kieran Hewitson, to the senior leadership team.
Responding to NZUSA President Daniel Haines’ claim the cost to taxpayers of forgiving student debt is only $8 billion, Taxpayers’ Union Spokesman Ben Craven says.
Representatives from Unitec and MIT joined the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, Steven Joyce, at the Auckland launch of the Engineering - Education to Employment (E2E) initiative at the Well-Connected Alliance in Mt Roskill this ...
International students are set to benefit from the planned runway extension proposed for Wellington Airport.
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