Friday 16 October 2015

More youth development initiatives in Northland
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye visited Northland College in Kaikohe today with Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell to announce further investment in developing the potential of young people in Northland. “The Government is committed to helping young people in Northland realise their potential and today I unveiled new ways that we’ll be doing this,” said Ms Kaye. ...

Should Hato Petera open its doors to non-Māori? - Māori Television
He told Te Kāea, If the number of Māori students is declining, we need to allow non-Māori into the school, so Pākehā can have an idea of what Māoriprotocol is. But the Education Minister Hekia Parata says it's not an issue affecting just Māori ...

First new grammar school in 50 years as Tories 'ditch social mobility ...
Mirror.co.uk
Labour have accused David Cameron of tossing social mobility down the drain as the Tories approve Britain's first new grammar school for 50 years.Education secretary Nicky Morgan today gave the green light to plans for a 450-pupil school in Sevenoaks, ...

Anglican church rejects school funding criticism
The Anglican Church says it is doing enough to ensure the survival of the kura it runs, contrary to criticisms made by the Minister of Maori Development.

Alice in Wonderland - now in Te Reo
The famous novel Alice in Wonderland has been translated into Te Reo Māori to mark its 150th anniversary.

Teachers union take legal action over gender pay gap
The primary teachers' union has started legal action over the pay gap between men and women.

Niue youth dive into langauge week
An Auckland community leader and teacher says Niue youth in New Zealand are getting behind the Niuean language week in an unprecedented way.

Industry award for Victoria bioscientist
Dr Shivali Gulab, who has had a long association with Victoria University of Wellington, has received top honours from New Zealand’s scientific community.

Limited Statutory Manager appointed to rural Palmerston North school
A Ministry of Education manager has been appointed to address a number of curriculum and assessment issues at a small rural school near Palmerston North.

School guidance counsellors' support needs improving - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Students are suffering because of poor resourcing for guidance counselling in secondary schools, says the NZ Association of Counsellors. Many schools are ... The new guide was produced following the 2013 ERO review of guidance provision, which found ...

Everyday Workplace Learning: A quick primer | Learning in the ...
Everyday learning is the learning that takes place everyday as individuals do their jobs – individually or working with their internal colleagues, as well as connecting with others in (online) professional networks and channels.