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Project researching benefits of iPads for kids
Stuff.co.nzThe fund is open to the early childhood, school and post-school sectors, and is co-ordinated by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research on behalf of the Ministry of Education. Falloon's project - Exploring student thinking and problem solving ...
Woolston embraces school merger
SundayNews.co.nz
You had to try and make your classrooms as bright as you could." The school was opened as Lower Heathcote School in 1865, and had been through a number of name-changes since then. It began with 50 pupils in one room with a curtain dividing the older ...
A review is under way into how $85,000 was mistakenly siphoned from a Palmerston North school's bank account by the Ministry of Education, forcing it into a $34,000 overdraft. Money was erroneously taken from Ross Intermediate's bank accounts in the ...
According to this heartfelt speech university graduates are less likely to drink in excess, take drugs, commit crime, or become obese. University graduates are apparently more likely to make education a top priority for their own children, and in...
You had to try and make your classrooms as bright as you could." The school was opened as Lower Heathcote School in 1865, and had been through a number of name-changes since then. It began with 50 pupils in one room with a curtain dividing the older ...
FTPP evaluation report
The Ministry has released the results of an evaluation survey on the First-time Principals’ Programme (FTPP). We encourage you to read the evaluation survey and feedback to the Ministry atcontact@educationalleaders.govt.nzMinistry regrets $85000 taken from school coffers
Stuff.co.nzA review is under way into how $85,000 was mistakenly siphoned from a Palmerston North school's bank account by the Ministry of Education, forcing it into a $34,000 overdraft. Money was erroneously taken from Ross Intermediate's bank accounts in the ...
Uni funds name changes
The country's largest university is bankrolling the official name change of transgender students to avoid them being accidentally outed in class.In a groundbreaking move, the chancellor at Auckland University has agreed to foot...University won't necessarily make you a better person
Interest.co.nzAccording to this heartfelt speech university graduates are less likely to drink in excess, take drugs, commit crime, or become obese. University graduates are apparently more likely to make education a top priority for their own children, and in...
Efforts to get more male teachers failing
The number of male teachers in New Zealand schools continues to decline despite the Ministry of Education's attempts to fix the gender imbalance.Teacher who wrote negative comments reinstated
The head of chemistry at a private boarding school who wrote "disparaging" comments on student testimonials has been reinstated in her job while a formal investigation is carried out.Carol Ann Ward was the head of chemistry at St...
2015 a remarkable year ahead facing University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is facing one of the most remarkable years ahead in its 141 year history next year with major rebuilding works, growing student numbers and transforming its graduate profile.
Bronze recipient Peria School has embraced solar power technology and is leading the solar-way for schools throughout New Zealand with solar investigations integrated into all subjects. Gardens (edible and native) flourish, including a citrus orchard ...
Four schools, kindergarten reach Enviroschools milestones
Scoop.co.nz (press release)Bronze recipient Peria School has embraced solar power technology and is leading the solar-way for schools throughout New Zealand with solar investigations integrated into all subjects. Gardens (edible and native) flourish, including a citrus orchard ...
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