Sunday 9 August 2015

Monday 10 August 2014

Te reo research to be done by locals
Waatea Radio
The ‘Te Ahu o te Reo’ project will see 24 researchers working in eight areas to measure the health of te reo Maori in homes and communities.

Te Kāea
Friday 7 August 2015: Te Ahu o te Reo interview with Rawinia Higgins.

Students gear up for Maths Week 
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata says Maths Week, which starts today, shows the real-life importance of mathematics in a fun and engaging way. “The challenges tackled during maths help students work out things like what cellphone plan they can afford, or how to budget for a trip to the movies.” “This year’s challenges and daily competitions are better than ever, and almost 180,000 students from around the country have already signed up.” ...

NCEA results: boys finally catching up
Evidence has emerged showing boys are finally closing the gap on girls since a radical overhaul of the secondary school exam system.And education bosses are planning to use pop culture figures such as Bret McKenzie as part of an...

Herald on Sunday Editorial: Boys begin to catch up with girls at school
It is early days, but NCEA results suggest boys are beginning to catch up with girls in their senior school years. The tentative results of data we have submitted for statistical analysis supports the observation by at least one principal...
Stuff.co.nz

Editorial: Wake-up call for teachers of toddlers
Three years ago, when there was a dramatic fall in the world ranking of America's college graduates, early childhood education was accorded special attention. Setting a target of reclaiming the top rating by 2020, President Barack...

Early childhood report won't have effect on government target
A report into early childhood education for under-threes will not have an effect on a key government target, despite finding half of services were not up to scratch.The Government is aiming to have 98 per cent participation in quality...

Mind Lab helping schools teach practical science and technology skills
Stuff.co.nz
Centre director Matt Richards✓ said schools were taking students to the lab to take advantage of the expertise and resources not available in many classrooms. "All the educators here are Jedi Masters who are highly skilled in their fields and know how ...

International Student Numbers Reach All-Time High at WelTec
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
They also enrich our city making it more vibrant and giving it a global atmosphere. These students bring many perspectives into the classroom which enhances the learning environment. They also make connections with Kiwi students that can lead to...

Beloved teacher Warwick Isaacs was an inspiration to his studentsStuff.co.nz
Teacher, linguist, mentor, b Birmingham, UK, December 1, 1955; m Marita Vandenberg; 1d, 1s; d Wellington, July 3, 2015. Warwick Frederick Isaacs. Photo: Salma Al-Sife. Warwick Frederick Isaacs. A class with Warwick Isaacs was something akin to a ...

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