Hekia Parata | Education
A drop in the number of school students being suspended, stood-down, excluded and expelled has been welcomed by Education Minister Hekia Parata. “The numbers are the lowest since record-keeping began 15 years ago and have fallen sharply since 2008,” says Ms Parata. The Student Engagement information shows that since 2008 the number of suspensions in state and state-integrated schools has fallen by 38 per cent to 2,692. “This means more students are spending more time at school, laying the foundations for future success,” says Ms Parata. ...
Appointments to Tertiary Education Commission board
Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today announced three appointments to the Tertiary Education Commission board. John Spencer has been reappointed Chair of the Tertiary Education Commission. John Morris has been reappointed as a member of the Tertiary Education Commission and Susan Paterson has been appointed a member of the Tertiary Education Commission for the first time. ...
Researching students key to closing gap
Every student in the school is tracked. Attendance data, attitudinal data, achievement data, behavioural data - all of it is monitored to see if a student could be at risk of failing and if so where intervention is needed before it is too late.
Advice to school boards: Pursue the best, lead change
Researching students key to closing gap
Every student in the school is tracked. Attendance data, attitudinal data, achievement data, behavioural data - all of it is monitored to see if a student could be at risk of failing and if so where intervention is needed before it is too late.
Advice to school boards: Pursue the best, lead change
Creating a high-performing organisation with a strong and vibrant culture is one of the factors that "separates the best from the rest".
John Key took over Paengaroa School's school assembly yesterday - to the delight of the 226 children in attendance.The Prime Minister, dressed in a grey suit and pink and purple tie, arrived as the children of the school sang Dave...
My two-year-old loves eating things she shouldn't. Playdough, sand from the pit, glue, crayons - if it's on the activity table, it's fair game. She's also somewhat cheeky. She has an older sibling and can definitely hold her own and...
Tackling transphobia in Auckland schools
Auckland stuff.co.nz
Transgender issues are broached in updated school guidelines but is it enough to make these students feel safe in New Zealand schools? Advocates say more needs to be done. Reporters Jess Lee and Rose Cawley discuss diversity with Auckland schools.
Parents receive bedtime texts
Parents are getting texts on Sunday nights reminding them to put their children to bed early so they wake up in time for pre-school.A new initiative to ensure South Auckland children attend early childhood education features the...
Scholarship exam fees a barrier for low decile schools - Labour
Stuff.co.nz
"It will be a major disincentive to groups the ministry and NZQA are trying to target such as Pasifika and Maori learners who are over-represented in lower socio economic areas, not just those that count for financial assistance but also the next group ...
'This is indoctrination' - should religion be taught in state schools?
TVNZ
A leading campaigner against religious education in state schools says it's indoctrination, "not a little bit of religion". Jeff McClintock is among a ... "Children in my class, and it's part of the curriculum, they learn Maori myths and legends. You ...
Data key to fixing education inequality
Auckland stuff.co.nz
Director Cindy Kiro says children from disadvantaged backgrounds have considerably worse education outcomes and the influence of poverty is growing. But data driven action can save these children. "Educational inequality should be extremely concerning ...
How do you know when your child is ready for school?
Stuff.co.nz
The move from preschool to primary school can be a daunting experience for many children. A child's success or failure in adapting to primary school has the potential to shape their educational, social and emotional futures. As such, it is important ...
Mouldy schools: Extent of repairs a surprise
The number of old, mouldy schools needing extensive redevelopments and the scale of the repairs required is higher than first thought, the Government says.Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye yesterday reassured schools the Government...
Rangiora High School principal gearing up for legal battle
Stuff.co.nz
The embattled principal of Rangiora High School is gearing up for a legal battle, engaging a top employment lawyer while "on leave" from her job. Peggy Burrows, principal of the North Canterbury school since 2003, said she had been instructed not to ...
The uniform problem at schools is class size, not clothes
Stuff.co.nz
... students is simply not possible. I'm familiar with the old chestnut that class size does not affect grades, but I'm talking about education here, not the drilling and standardisation that comes from groomed anticipation of what's likely to be in ...
New initiative for schools launched
New Zealand schools wanting to boost the performance of international education in their sector have formed a new nationwide organisation to drive the effort.
Universities have role to play in regional growth
Tertiary institutions like Massey University have a key role to play in developing regional innovation hubs to drive economic growth, says Labour MP David Cunliffe.
University mythbuster to address trustees
Tackling transphobia in Auckland schools
Auckland stuff.co.nz
Transgender issues are broached in updated school guidelines but is it enough to make these students feel safe in New Zealand schools? Advocates say more needs to be done. Reporters Jess Lee and Rose Cawley discuss diversity with Auckland schools.
Parents receive bedtime texts
Parents are getting texts on Sunday nights reminding them to put their children to bed early so they wake up in time for pre-school.A new initiative to ensure South Auckland children attend early childhood education features the...
Scholarship exam fees a barrier for low decile schools - Labour
Stuff.co.nz
"It will be a major disincentive to groups the ministry and NZQA are trying to target such as Pasifika and Maori learners who are over-represented in lower socio economic areas, not just those that count for financial assistance but also the next group ...
'This is indoctrination' - should religion be taught in state schools?
TVNZ
A leading campaigner against religious education in state schools says it's indoctrination, "not a little bit of religion". Jeff McClintock is among a ... "Children in my class, and it's part of the curriculum, they learn Maori myths and legends. You ...
Data key to fixing education inequality
Auckland stuff.co.nz
Director Cindy Kiro says children from disadvantaged backgrounds have considerably worse education outcomes and the influence of poverty is growing. But data driven action can save these children. "Educational inequality should be extremely concerning ...
How do you know when your child is ready for school?
Stuff.co.nz
The move from preschool to primary school can be a daunting experience for many children. A child's success or failure in adapting to primary school has the potential to shape their educational, social and emotional futures. As such, it is important ...
Mouldy schools: Extent of repairs a surprise
The number of old, mouldy schools needing extensive redevelopments and the scale of the repairs required is higher than first thought, the Government says.Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye yesterday reassured schools the Government...
Rangiora High School principal gearing up for legal battle
Stuff.co.nz
The embattled principal of Rangiora High School is gearing up for a legal battle, engaging a top employment lawyer while "on leave" from her job. Peggy Burrows, principal of the North Canterbury school since 2003, said she had been instructed not to ...
The uniform problem at schools is class size, not clothes
Stuff.co.nz
... students is simply not possible. I'm familiar with the old chestnut that class size does not affect grades, but I'm talking about education here, not the drilling and standardisation that comes from groomed anticipation of what's likely to be in ...
New initiative for schools launched
New Zealand schools wanting to boost the performance of international education in their sector have formed a new nationwide organisation to drive the effort.
Universities have role to play in regional growth
Tertiary institutions like Massey University have a key role to play in developing regional innovation hubs to drive economic growth, says Labour MP David Cunliffe.
University mythbuster to address trustees
Addressing common myths about the value of a university degree is one of the topics on the agenda for school trustees attending NZSTA’s national conference in Auckland this weekend. Chris Whelan, Executive Director of Universities New Zealand -Te Pōkai ...
Long winter at leaky school
New Zealand Herald
Now, they are not coming to the 500-pupil Manurewa school until November, which Principal Paul Wright says is because Ministry of Education officials did not apply for planning consents within the timeframe needed. "When I found out about the delay I'd ...
Police check delays leave schools short
Long winter at leaky school
New Zealand Herald
Now, they are not coming to the 500-pupil Manurewa school until November, which Principal Paul Wright says is because Ministry of Education officials did not apply for planning consents within the timeframe needed. "When I found out about the delay I'd ...
Police check delays leave schools short
Schools and childcare centres are short of teachers because of a new law requiring police vetting for workers responsible for children.The changes have meant some children with learning difficulties have been unable to attend school...
Parents & Schools Warned About Harms of Gender Ideology
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
A new ground-breaking report on gender identity is warning parents and school leaders to be wary of the guidelines and policies being pushed in schools and communities, and that gender identity ideology is founded more on political ideology than it is ...
Mt Albert Primary School opens $3.3m classroom block
Stuff.co.nz
Education Minister Hekia Parata opened the 10-classroom, two-storey building at the West Auckland, decile 6 school on Friday. The project began four years ago, with plans for a five-classroom block, Parata said. However, it became obvious during the ...
Mt Albert Primary School set for lift in learning Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Principal censured for slapping student
An Auckland school principal who slapped a pupil across the face has been censured by teaching authorities, and failed in a bid to keep his name secret.In a decision released today, the Teachers' Council Disciplinary Tribunal did...
Judge reserves decision whether to name guilty teacher
Parents & Schools Warned About Harms of Gender Ideology
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
A new ground-breaking report on gender identity is warning parents and school leaders to be wary of the guidelines and policies being pushed in schools and communities, and that gender identity ideology is founded more on political ideology than it is ...
Mt Albert Primary School opens $3.3m classroom block
Stuff.co.nz
Education Minister Hekia Parata opened the 10-classroom, two-storey building at the West Auckland, decile 6 school on Friday. The project began four years ago, with plans for a five-classroom block, Parata said. However, it became obvious during the ...
Mt Albert Primary School set for lift in learning Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Principal censured for slapping student
An Auckland school principal who slapped a pupil across the face has been censured by teaching authorities, and failed in a bid to keep his name secret.In a decision released today, the Teachers' Council Disciplinary Tribunal did...
Judge reserves decision whether to name guilty teacher
A judge has reserved her decision into whether a former teacher found guilty of masturbating in a classroom will be named.The Herald petitioned against the suppression in a hearing in front of Justice Ailsa Duffy at the High Court...
Marfell students rise to the challenge
Stuff.co.nz
Others have notably grown in confidence and others are getting closer to achieving national standards, she said. "The more they accomplish, the more drive they have to accomplish more." Kuvarji said at this stage, they have around 17 volunteers and 10 ...
Auckland to showcase educational excellence
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Auckland to showcase educational excellence. Auckland is to host a major international education event in November, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. Senior decision makers from education systems in at least 10 countries will gather in the city for ...
Maths and mortality research by Fulbright scholars
Massey News (press release)
Massey University Pasifika staff from the Manawatū campus received Fulbright New Zealand scholarships this week for their research on mathematics teaching for cultural minorities, and on near-death experiences. Education researcher Dr Jodie Hunter ...
Redcliffs School puts up a good fight
The Press
If Education Minister Hekia Parata confirms her intention that the school should shut next year, it won't be because of a lack of effort on the part of the Redcliffs community. The Redcliffs parents, school trustees and their local supporters have run...
Marfell students rise to the challenge
Stuff.co.nz
Others have notably grown in confidence and others are getting closer to achieving national standards, she said. "The more they accomplish, the more drive they have to accomplish more." Kuvarji said at this stage, they have around 17 volunteers and 10 ...
Auckland to showcase educational excellence
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Auckland to showcase educational excellence. Auckland is to host a major international education event in November, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. Senior decision makers from education systems in at least 10 countries will gather in the city for ...
Maths and mortality research by Fulbright scholars
Massey News (press release)
Massey University Pasifika staff from the Manawatū campus received Fulbright New Zealand scholarships this week for their research on mathematics teaching for cultural minorities, and on near-death experiences. Education researcher Dr Jodie Hunter ...
Redcliffs School puts up a good fight
The Press
If Education Minister Hekia Parata confirms her intention that the school should shut next year, it won't be because of a lack of effort on the part of the Redcliffs community. The Redcliffs parents, school trustees and their local supporters have run...
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