New book helps to de-mystify dyslexia
Massey News (press release)Titled The New Zealand Dyslexia Handbook (NZCER Press) and co-written with Dr Susan Dymock, from Waikato University, the book sets out to demystify dyslexia by empowering parents and teachers “at a grassroots level” with practical tips and information.
The Remuneration Authority has done teachers a favour. The Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement expires later this year, and our union, the Post-Primary Teachers' Association, is preparing our new pay claim. The authority made...
In the 500 odd schools I've been to if 90 percent didn't have lunch I'd be pretty surprised because I've seen a lot of them munching their way through lots and lots of lunches," he said. He offered to take Ms Turei to a school of his choosing to test ...
Video: John Key puts money where his mouth is on school lunches
3News NZIn the 500 odd schools I've been to if 90 percent didn't have lunch I'd be pretty surprised because I've seen a lot of them munching their way through lots and lots of lunches," he said. He offered to take Ms Turei to a school of his choosing to test ...
Partnership on the road to success
New Zealand HeraldHaving a school that is supported by the whole community will hopefully lead to improved engagement and success in education for the Maori students. Interestingly the minister went on to open another partnership school, for Pacific Islands children ...
Enterprise event creates future leaders
Auckland stuff.co.nzA massive $612,000 will go towards supporting schools and teachers nationwide to grow business and enterprise education in the classroom. "Young people today are growing up in a complex, challenging and fast-changing world and it's important we help ...
Dairy families bring diversity to schools
Stuff.co.nzGlenavy School has 18 English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) pupils from the Philippines, Fiji, Sri Lanka, China and Lithuania. All have links to dairying. Principal John Prescott said over the last few years transient students had made up a ...
Open a failed charter school and keep the farm
Scoop.co.nz (press release)“In fact charter schools could end up getting more money in the event they are closed early because the contracts allow them to claim committed costs. “In the case of Whangaruru they have bought an 81-hectare farm they will be able to keep if their ...
Student incubator 'needs financial support'
Stuff.co.nzFinancial support from Taranaki businesses to grow the next generation of entrepreneurs is needed, according to the co-ordinator of a scheme set up to encourage the region's students into the field. Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Taranaki's co-ordinator ...
Waikato Institute of Technology strengthen connection with Kōhanga Reo
Māori TelevisionStudents of the Māori and Pasifika Trades Training initiative at Waikato Institute of Technology are strengthening the connection with Te Kōhanga Reo o Tōku Māpihi Maurea. Gifting play grounds, tables and chairs to acknowledge the 30 years the kōhanga ...
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga launches Te Hononga Pūkenga
On Wednesday 11th March, at an event celebrating the increasing influence of Indigenous scholarship in New Zealand, Te Hononga Pūkenga – The Māori & Indigenous Researcher Directory will be launched by the Minister for Māori Development, Hon. Te Ururoa ...
Fincher was unsure if she would send her son back to the school, saying she contacted the Education Ministry yesterday to ask if they had any other schools that would be better suited for him. "If the school doesn't have the funding to put people in ...
An amended Canterbury University student code of conduct is seen as a "gag order" by some clubs. The university and its students' association began addressing equity and diversity on campus after an Engineering Society (Ensoc) RoUndie 500 event ...
“Our focus is improving education outcomes for the 1 in 5 young people who are not currently well-served by our education system, and now we are asking for some support too. We are encouraging those in the education and skills community to consider ...
Whangarei Harbour's Matakohe/Limestone Island is to become a 'living classroom' for 33 teachers from around Northland taking part in the Northland Regional Council's upcoming annual teacher workshop. Teachers from Far North, Whangarei and Kaipara ...
The woman, who did not want to be named because she feared it would make her daughter a target for bullies, said she was concerned that teachers felt powerless to address the blatant bullying that was happening in their classrooms. Her daughter arrived ...
School extends 5-year-old's suspension
Stuff.co.nzFincher was unsure if she would send her son back to the school, saying she contacted the Education Ministry yesterday to ask if they had any other schools that would be better suited for him. "If the school doesn't have the funding to put people in ...
Early Education Council slams decision to let former P smuggler back into the classroom
A decision to allow a former P addict and convicted methamphetamine smuggler back into the classroom has been slammed by the Early Childhood Council, who fear parents may not be told about their teacher's shady past.Haley Carol...Canterbury University's code of conduct a 'gag order'
Stuff.co.nzAn amended Canterbury University student code of conduct is seen as a "gag order" by some clubs. The university and its students' association began addressing equity and diversity on campus after an Engineering Society (Ensoc) RoUndie 500 event ...
Auckland, Lincoln universities reject one-third democracy
Tertiary Update Vol 18 No 6 Universities around the country are starting to make public their stance on how many staff and students should be on their university councils. The University of Auckland held meeting with staff this week where it is proposing a model of one academic staff member, one general staff member and …Auckland Education & Skills CCO at Risk with Proposed Cuts
Scoop.co.nz (press release)“Our focus is improving education outcomes for the 1 in 5 young people who are not currently well-served by our education system, and now we are asking for some support too. We are encouraging those in the education and skills community to consider ...
New Chief Executive Appointed to WelTec and Whitireia
A new Chief Executive has been appointed for the Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec) and Whitireia New Zealand. The Chair of the Combined Council of WelTec and Whitireia Hon Roger Sowry, today announced the appointment of Mr Chris Gosling to ...Hamilton teacher stripped of registration
A former Fairfield College teacher has lost her licence to teach after a disciplinary hearing heard she had fiddled the grades of under-achieving pupils - the second time she'd faced a similar accusation.Island as 'living classroom' for teacher workshop attendees
Scoop.co.nz (press release)Whangarei Harbour's Matakohe/Limestone Island is to become a 'living classroom' for 33 teachers from around Northland taking part in the Northland Regional Council's upcoming annual teacher workshop. Teachers from Far North, Whangarei and Kaipara ...
Ashburton College principal denies bullying culture
Stuff.co.nzThe woman, who did not want to be named because she feared it would make her daughter a target for bullies, said she was concerned that teachers felt powerless to address the blatant bullying that was happening in their classrooms. Her daughter arrived ...
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