Thursday 10 September 2015

Friday 11 September 2015

e-hubs replace desks at Tairua School - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
From a Harvard Professor to New Zealand's own Gareth Morgan….these are some of the experts sharing their knowledge and expertise at Tairua School where learning is moving beyond the classroom and onto a global platform. Inspired by the ideas and

Māori education coordination role extended
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The initiative, started by Te Akatea, the Māori Principals' Association, and the New Zealand Principals' Federation, and supported by the Ministry ofEducation, aims to provide education that embraces Māori language, culture, marae, tikanga and resources.

Facing the challenge Māori boys' achievement in education ...
There has been a slight improvement in Māori boys gaining NCEA but society still has somewhat lower expectations of Māori boys, many of whom expect a future of unskilled work. We all are aware that a low income can put ...

Ministry suspends Pacific Christian School in Mangere
Fears for children's safety have prompted the Education Ministry to suspend the registration of a private school for the first time ever.

Paul Griffin - author and teacher of at-risk-youth
Paul Griffin is a writer of young adult fiction whose stories follow often-troubled teenagers in difficult and gritty circumstances. Gang problems, substance abuse, criminality, tragedy and neglectful parenting all inform the narratives in which his young characters navigate the world around them and their relationships. Paul Griffin began his working life as a teacher with at-risk youth and he now uses his skills to help young people tell their own stories.

Manurewa High School students in Facebook-organised brawl
Counties Manukau police spokeswoman Shelley Nahr said the fight was organised over Facebook and a group of between 40 and 60 pupils had met on Browns Road in Manurewa at 1.30pm on Thursday. 

Innovative site wants to show kids the bright side of life
A deputy principal and his tech-savvy brother-in-law have turned their search for good news into an innovative online resource for kids.

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