30 December 2009
22 December 2009
21 December 2009
Avatars Teach Teens About Self-Image | Edutopia
Avatars Teach Teens About Self-Image | Edutopia: "Even as the national beauty obsession grows, a new virtual world has emerged to give kids another perspective about image."
20 December 2009
Big leap forward likely for education | Stuff.co.nz
Big leap forward likely for education | Stuff.co.nz: "Schools could soon be hooked up to a closed national education network that would let them use video conferencing to teach pupils and share resources online."
Standards won't work - principal | Stuff.co.nz
Standards won't work - principal | Stuff.co.nz: "Waverley Park School's principal said he would do whatever it took to stop the Education Minister's national standards policy going into schools next year."
17 December 2009
16 December 2009
Govt using ERO report as leverage - union - Politics - NZ Herald News
Govt using ERO report as leverage - union - Politics - NZ Herald News: "The head of the primary teachers union has accused Education Minister Anne Tolley of manufacturing a crisis for political gain over a damning report into basic teaching skills."
15 December 2009
ERO finds some primary schools ignoring poor results | NATIONAL News
ERO finds some primary schools ignoring poor results | NATIONAL News: "A new report says many New Zealand primary schools are setting their sights too low and hiding poor academic results."
14 December 2009
Davis: Minister Invites Civil Disobedience | Voxy.co.nz
Davis: Minister Invites Civil Disobedience | Voxy.co.nz: "Such is the Minister's disdain for educational matters that during the polytechnic debate in Parliament today she sat in her chair writing Christmas cards instead of participating in the debate about legislation she is in charge of."
13 December 2009
Key: Time for action on National Standards | POLITICS News
Key: Time for action on National Standards | POLITICS News: "There won't be any delays or trial periods for the new national standards in schools, Prime Minister John Key says."
Tolley talks tough in clash with teachers - National - NZ Herald News
Tolley talks tough in clash with teachers - National - NZ Herald News: "Education Minister Anne Tolley says she will sack the boards of primary schools which allow teachers to boycott national standards, saying they would be refusing to obey the law."
11 December 2009
Radio New Zealand News : Stories : 2009 : 12 : 11 : Education minister remains firm on national standards
Radio New Zealand News : Stories : 2009 : 12 : 11 : Education minister remains firm on national standards: "The Minister of Education says there will be no trial run of new national education standards, despite threats of industrial action by some teachers and principals."
09 December 2009
07 December 2009
NZ Bradford�wants more education on�anti-smacking from NZCity
NZ Bradford�wants more education on�anti-smacking from NZCity: "The architect of the so-called anti-smacking law says there is still a lot of confusion about the legislation and an education programme is needed."
06 December 2009
BBC News - Children who use technology are 'better writers'
BBC News - Children who use technology are 'better writers': "Children who blog, text or use social networking websites are more confident about their writing skills, according to the National Literacy Trust."
04 December 2009
Private sector may maintain schools - Education - NZ Herald News
Private sector may maintain schools - Education - NZ Herald News: "Public private partnerships for the building and maintaining of some new school properties are being assessed, says Education Minister Anne Tolley."
29 November 2009
Taskforce Recommendations Take Education Back Not Forward | Voxy.co.nz
Taskforce Recommendations Take Education Back Not Forward | Voxy.co.nz: "NZEI President Frances Nelson says this will raise alarm bells for school communities and boards who currently have a major role in determining the best way forward for their students."
The facts about national standards | Stuff.co.nz
The facts about national standards | Stuff.co.nz: "The Government's plan to introduce national standards is under fire from educational experts, but Education Minister Anne Tolley is certain they are what New Zealand needs and is offering no concessions."
27 November 2009
26 November 2009
25 November 2009
'Impossible to tell' where pupils will go - Tolley... | Stuff.co.nz
'Impossible to tell' where pupils will go - Tolley... | Stuff.co.nz: "It is 'impossible to tell' where children from the closed Aorangi School will go next year, the Education Minister says."
24 November 2009
New educational standards will fail, academics say - National - NZ Herald News
New educational standards will fail, academics say - National - NZ Herald News: "A system of new national educational standards to assess primary school students is doomed to fail, academics across New Zealand say."
Tolley's rat tale shocks teachers | Stuff.co.nz
Tolley's rat tale shocks teachers | Stuff.co.nz: "The executive of the secondary teachers' union were left in 'stunned silence' after Education Minister Anne Tolley read them a children's book about an 'incredibly happy rat'."
23 November 2009
Obama, Industry Back Math, Science Education - Reviews by PC Magazine
Obama, Industry Back Math, Science Education - Reviews by PC Magazine: "President Obama on Monday unveiled a campaign intended to promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education among children"
21 November 2009
Man dead following Whakatane bar fight | Stuff.co.nz
Man dead following Whakatane bar fight | Stuff.co.nz: "A teenager has been arrested this afternoon and charged with the murder of a Bay of Plenty school principal in Whakatane."
19 November 2009
Union calls for trial of new education standards | NATIONAL News
Union calls for trial of new education standards | NATIONAL News: "A union representing teachers and principals is calling for new national education standards to be trialed before the Government fully adopts them."
16 November 2009
Teach more about Asia, schools urged - page 1 - Education - NZ Herald News
Teach more about Asia, schools urged - page 1 - Education - NZ Herald News: "Leading New Zealand businesses are urging schools to prepare their students for the future by teaching crucial Asian culture and language classes.
Asia New Zealand Foundation director Richard Grant said the Business Education Partnership, an initiative between the foundation and the business community, called for people to think about how to prepare youths for a future dominated by Asian economies."
Asia New Zealand Foundation director Richard Grant said the Business Education Partnership, an initiative between the foundation and the business community, called for people to think about how to prepare youths for a future dominated by Asian economies."
Schools may refuse troubled pupils - page 1 - Education - NZ Herald News
Schools may refuse troubled pupils - page 1 - Education - NZ Herald News: "Mainstream primary schools will be asked to take back 35 of the country's most disruptive pupils after the closure of Auckland's Waimokoia residential school - but principals say they may refuse to take them."
12 November 2009
Residential school for troubled kids to be closed | Stuff.co.nz
Residential school for troubled kids to be closed | Stuff.co.nz: "Auckland's Waimokoia Residential School for troubled children is to close, Education Minister Anne Tolley said today."
Ministry calls in help for school | Stuff.co.nz
Ministry calls in help for school | Stuff.co.nz: "The Education Ministry has called in help for Windsor North School in Southland after a report revealed its pupils were not performing well enough in maths and reading."
11 November 2009
National Education Day: Village gets 'school on the move' - Chandigarh - City - The Times of India
National Education Day: Village gets 'school on the move' - Chandigarh - City - The Times of India: "by opening a mobile school named ‘School On The Move’, which is built into a bus that is equipped fully as a classroom with attractive and colorful teaching aids and a blackboard."
Christchurch schools get funds for new buildings | Stuff.co.nz
Christchurch schools get funds for new buildings | Stuff.co.nz: "Five Christchurch area schools will get a total of nearly $4 million to replace decrepit buildings."
10 November 2009
Pupil in court after fire damages classrooms at top school - National - NZ Herald News
Pupil in court after fire damages classrooms at top school - National - NZ Herald News: "A student at a top private school has been charged with arson after a fire that damaged two classrooms."
Principal and board fall out | Stuff.co.nz
Principal and board fall out | Stuff.co.nz: "The move at the decile 10 school followed a damning report from the Education Review Office, which is understood to have highlighted the problems. The report is not due to be made public for about two weeks."
3 News > Politics > Story > Principals attack Education Minister over PM's old school
3 News > Politics > Story > Principals attack Education Minister over PM's old school: "The country's principals have scolded Education Minister Anne Tolley over moves to close Prime Minister John Key's old primary school in Christchurch."
09 November 2009
Scoop: Education on P Dangers Should Start Early
Scoop:
Education on P Dangers Should Start Early: "Almost 60 percent of New Zealanders believe education about the dangers posed by pure methamphetamine (P) use and addiction should start as early as primary and intermediate school level."
Education on P Dangers Should Start Early: "Almost 60 percent of New Zealanders believe education about the dangers posed by pure methamphetamine (P) use and addiction should start as early as primary and intermediate school level."
03 November 2009
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23 October 2009
School funding cuts slated | Stuff.co.nz
School funding cuts slated | Stuff.co.nz: "It's a short-sighted solution to a long-term issue, says pro vice-chancellor of Massey's College of Education Professor James Chapman regarding the Ministry of Education's proposed funding cuts to primary school support services."
Key educators boycott education standards policy launch | POLITICS News
Key educators boycott education standards policy launch | POLITICS News: "The head of the Principals' Federation says the new education standards are a 19th century echo from the past."
22 October 2009
No extra support for school science, arts, PE next year | POLITICS News
No extra support for school science, arts, PE next year | POLITICS News: "The Ministry of Education has told schools they will not get extra support for teaching arts, science and physical education next year."
Key educators boycott education standards policy launch | POLITICS News
Key educators boycott education standards policy launch | POLITICS News: "Source: ONE News
The launch of a significant new education policy has been boycotted by teaching groups."
The launch of a significant new education policy has been boycotted by teaching groups."
21 October 2009
Key issues pay-cut challenge to teachers - National - NZ Herald News
Key issues pay-cut challenge to teachers - National - NZ Herald News: "John Key laid down a challenge to teachers yesterday - sacrifice part of a pay rise so school support staff can have one."
19 October 2009
16 October 2009
Christchurch school board sacked | Stuff.co.nz
Christchurch school board sacked | Stuff.co.nz: "A Christchurch primary school has had its board dissolved and replaced by a commissioner."
Education governance plan 'fails' | Stuff.co.nz
Education governance plan 'fails' | Stuff.co.nz: "The secondary teachers' union wants a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the 20-year-old system of school governance, which it says leaves schools isolated and failing."
14 October 2009
Tolley and unions bicker on standards deal | Stuff.co.nz
Tolley and unions bicker on standards deal | Stuff.co.nz: "A day after an agreement for the Government and education unions to work more closely on national standards, the parties are bickering again."
13 October 2009
11 October 2009
Student debt predicted to pass $20b mark | Stuff.co.nz
Student debt predicted to pass $20b mark | Stuff.co.nz:
Student-loan debt will grow by an average of $875 million a year to a total of more than $20 billion by 2022, new projections show.
07 October 2009
Educators laud Govt's broadband vow - Technology - NZ Herald News
Educators laud Govt's broadband vow - Technology - NZ Herald News: "Leaders in 'e-learning' have welcomed the Government's commitment to increased technology in schools."
06 October 2009
Tech expansion in schools high on conference agenda - Technology - NZ Herald News
Tech expansion in schools high on conference agenda - Technology - NZ Herald News: "The Government is to announce the expansion of technology in schools as the issue takes centre stage at an education conference starting today."
04 October 2009
Minister: Schools can't force parents to pay donations - National - NZ Herald News
Minister: Schools can't force parents to pay donations - National - NZ Herald News: "Schools must make it clear to parents that donations are voluntary, says Education Minister Anne Tolley."
02 October 2009
Schools get by with $700m from community - National - NZ Herald News
Schools get by with $700m from community - National - NZ Herald News: "In the last year parents and communities have propped up schools throughout the country, pumping $700 million into the nation's free education system."
30 September 2009
PM's old school vows to fight closure | Stuff.co.nz
PM's old school vows to fight closure | Stuff.co.nz: "The board of Prime Minister John Key's old primary school has vowed to fight a decision by the Education Ministry to close it."
27 September 2009
Pupils will suffer, say teachers | Stuff.co.nz
Pupils will suffer, say teachers | Stuff.co.nz: "Teachers under pressure over a three-pronged Government push to transform education warn children will suffer in the rush to change."
Schools rebuked for casting aside pupils | Stuff.co.nz
Schools rebuked for casting aside pupils | Stuff.co.nz: "Schools have been told to stop discarding their most difficult pupils from the mainstream system."
26 September 2009
Plunket-style tables for school reports | Stuff.co.nz
Plunket-style tables for school reports | Stuff.co.nz: "The new primary and intermediate school reports about to be rolled out by National are likely to look like Plunket growth charts - and parents have told the government they want to see three or four each year so they can keep a close eye on their children's progress."
24 September 2009
Pupil jailed for attack on teacher | Stuff.co.nz
Pupil jailed for attack on teacher | Stuff.co.nz: "A schoolboy was so enraged by 'culturally insensitive' jibes by his teacher he plunged a knife into the man's back, a court has heard."
Proposal on young foreign students slammed - Politics - NZ Herald News
Proposal on young foreign students slammed - Politics - NZ Herald News: "A proposal for the relaxation of guardianship rules to allow primary-school-aged foreign students to study here without their parents or guardian has been slammed as 'exploitation of young children for commercial gain' by education union NZEI Te Riu Roa."
23 September 2009
Care rules for foreign students may relax - National - NZ Herald News
Care rules for foreign students may relax - National - NZ Herald News: "Young foreign students could study in primary schools in New Zealand without the need for a legal guardian if pastoral care rules are relaxed."
22 September 2009
Report urges private-school reforms - National - NZ Herald News
Report urges private-school reforms - National - NZ Herald News: "An overdue law reform will remove the ability for criminal cowboys to set up a private school."
19 September 2009
Minister says youth education takes priority | POLITICS News
Minister says youth education takes priority | POLITICS News: "Education Minister Anne Tolley says the government is focusing its education invesment on young people rather than older people."
Minister says youth education takes priority | POLITICS News
Minister says youth education takes priority | POLITICS News: "Education Minister Anne Tolley says the government is focusing its education invesment on young people rather than older people."
18 September 2009
Alcohol sales at school fairs to be reviewed | Stuff.co.nz
Alcohol sales at school fairs to be reviewed | Stuff.co.nz: "The Government has been asked to investigate whether schools selling booze at fairs are breaking the law, putting fundraising activities under the spotlight."
17 September 2009
Schools' leaky building toll soars - National - NZ Herald News
Schools' leaky building toll soars - National - NZ Herald News: "Leaky building syndrome has hit 73 schools nationally, and the problem is far more widespread than previously declared."
16 September 2009
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Tom Gerrard : 'Feminised' education holding boys back - National - NZ Herald News
Tom Gerrard : 'Feminised' education holding boys back - National - NZ Herald News: "there is a strong perception the educational system has been so 'feminised' that boys no longer feel comfortable"
11 September 2009
Education review addresses quality | Stuff.co.nz
Education review addresses quality | Stuff.co.nz: "Fewer aspiring teachers will make it to the classroom as the Teachers Council aims for higher standards."
09 September 2009
Minister waiting for Education Ministry report on... | Stuff.co.nz
Minister waiting for Education Ministry report on... | Stuff.co.nz: "The Education Ministry is urgently looking into conditions at a dilapidated and unsafe school in south Auckland, says Education Minister Anne Tolley."
NZ lags in OECD education survey | Stuff.co.nz
NZ lags in OECD education survey | Stuff.co.nz: "A new Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report shows annual student spending in New Zealand is below average across primary, secondary and tertiary education."
08 September 2009
The Associated Press: Gates brings education message to MTV, Nickelodeon
The Associated Press: Gates brings education message to MTV, Nickelodeon: "Students who might be too glued to their televisions to keep up with homework are going to find channels like MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon prodding them to get on task and graduate."
Does the NZ education system fail to cover the basics? - National - NZ Herald Your Views
Does the NZ education system fail to cover the basics? - National - NZ Herald Your Views: "ust a third of students going into secondary school are numerate, says a maths lecturer from the University of Auckland."
Schools boycott Obama speech as critics abruptly change tone | World news | guardian.co.uk
Schools boycott Obama speech as critics abruptly change tone | World news | guardian.co.uk: "Schools across the US went ahead with a boycott of a broadcast by President Barack Obama today in spite of many rightwing critics rowing back at the last minute from a campaign accusing him of socialist indoctrination."
07 September 2009
06 September 2009
05 September 2009
Energy drink guideslines planned - National - NZ Herald News
Energy drink guideslines planned - National - NZ Herald News: "Retailers are developing guidelines over the sale of energy drinks.
The Association of Convenience Stores is concerned about the new 'energy shot' type of drinks being sold to children."
The Association of Convenience Stores is concerned about the new 'energy shot' type of drinks being sold to children."
04 September 2009
3 News > National > Story > Stalemate between Laws and Otaki School over 'angry' letters
3 News > National > Story > Stalemate between Laws and Otaki School over 'angry' letters: "Mr Laws wrote back to the students suggesting their teacher be sacked and that they concentrate on bigger Maori issues like child abuse and child murder."
03 September 2009
OECD report a warning to government says other parties | POLITICS News
OECD report a warning to government says other parties | POLITICS News: "New Zealand is struggling in terms of health, with the highest youth suicide rate in the OECD and an above-average child mortality rate."
Teachers ask for feedback | Daily Telegraph Maralyn Parker Blog
Teachers ask for feedback | Daily Telegraph Maralyn Parker Blog: "You may have noticed this already at your school. If not it won’t be far away. Teachers are starting to ask students for feedback on their teaching."
02 September 2009
3 News > Politics > Story > Michael Laws accused of bullying primary school students
3 News > Politics > Story > Michael Laws accused of bullying primary school students: "Wanganui mayor Michael Laws has been called a bully after telling a group of primary school children they should control their anger."
31 August 2009
29 August 2009
School violence spike "a community issue": NZ Education Institute | NATIONAL News
School violence spike "a community issue": NZ Education Institute | NATIONAL News: "Figures show the rate of stand-downs for assaults on students by five to ten-year-olds has jumped 77% since the year 2000 ."
25 August 2009
24 August 2009
95 academics lose their jobs | Stuff.co.nz
95 academics lose their jobs | Stuff.co.nz: "Nearly 100 university staff have been made redundant this year as funding per student drops for the first time in six years."
22 August 2009
19 August 2009
Review of special needs education - Newstalk ZB
Review of special needs education - Newstalk ZB: "Special needs education systems are to be reviewed, but the Government is making it clear the sector will not be getting any extra money"
Mum wants tougher rules on bullies | Stuff.co.nz
Mum wants tougher rules on bullies | Stuff.co.nz: "A Christchurch mother wants changes to school discipline rules as her nine-year-old son faces further abuse from a boy stood down for assaulting him."
18 August 2009
Schools review panel quits - education - national | Stuff.co.nz
Schools review panel quits - education - national | Stuff.co.nz: "An education review panel that threatened to close eight rural Tararua schools has disbanded, with its seven members saying they have been harassed, telephoned late at night and threatened."
17 August 2009
Teachers to get help to curb pupil violence | Stuff.co.nz
Teachers to get help to curb pupil violence | Stuff.co.nz: "The Government plans to curb schoolyard misbehaviour as new figures reveal a growing number of attacks on teachers and pupils."
14 August 2009
Therapy funding battle won - news - the-press | Stuff.co.nz
Therapy funding battle won - news - the-press | Stuff.co.nz: "Education Minister Anne Tolley yesterday reversed that decision, saying children already receiving additional therapy at 23 New Zealand schools would continue to be funded in their current school. However, no new pupils would be eligible for the funding."
11 August 2009
Principals to be set standards | Stuff.co.nz
Principals to be set standards | Stuff.co.nz: "A new set of professional standards for school principals is set to be issued within two months."
At-risk youth biggest losers in drastic cuts to education - National - NZ Herald News
At-risk youth biggest losers in drastic cuts to education - National - NZ Herald News: "Training places for at-risk young people are being cut just as the Government prepares to roll out a new 'youth guarantee' scheme for 16- and 17-year-olds."
09 August 2009
Tsunami of students stretches uni budgets - National - NZ Herald News
Tsunami of students stretches uni budgets - National - NZ Herald News: "if the Government does not lift its cap on student numbers, universities could be forced to turn away school leavers with University Entrance for the first time in living memory."
07 August 2009
Invercargill child, 3, eye-gouged playmates | Stuff.co.nz
Invercargill child, 3, eye-gouged playmates | Stuff.co.nz: "A three-year-old who was removed from an Invercargill preschool for assaulting children in 'spasms of anger' this past year is part of a growing national problem, early childhood workers said."
Support for shift to middle schools in NZ | Stuff.co.nz
Support for shift to middle schools in NZ | Stuff.co.nz: "At age 10 or 11, Kiwi children graduate from primary to intermediate school. Just two years later, with hormones typically raging, they shift to secondary school.
'We're asking children to cope with an awful lot of things at the time when there are lots of other things going on in their lives,' clinical psychologist Sarah Calvert says."
'We're asking children to cope with an awful lot of things at the time when there are lots of other things going on in their lives,' clinical psychologist Sarah Calvert says."
04 August 2009
National standards set for delivery to primary schools - National - NZ Herald News
National standards set for delivery to primary schools - National - NZ Herald News: "Minister of Education Anne Tolley has announced the timeline for implementing National Standards into the nation's primary and intermediate schools."
Scoop: New Scholarships Increase Choice In Education
Scoop: New Scholarships Increase Choice In Education: "Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today announced a new scholarship initiative that will enable students from low-income families to attend independent secondary schools that they and their families would previously not have been able to afford."
02 August 2009
01 August 2009
Radio New Zealand News : Stories : 2009 : 08 : 02 : Education guarantee for youth to be announced
Radio New Zealand News : Stories : 2009 : 08 : 02 : Education guarantee for youth to be announced: "Prime Minister John Key is to announce details of an education guarantee for youth at the National Party conference on Sunday."
31 July 2009
Education 'set back 50 years' by reforms - National - NZ Herald News
Education 'set back 50 years' by reforms - National - NZ Herald News: "Primary schools will be 'going back 50 years' if teachers are forced to stick to national standards in reading, writing and maths, says a top education researcher.
Professor John Hattie, who has won international recognition for his work on student achievement, said the Government's education reforms looked like a backwards step."
Professor John Hattie, who has won international recognition for his work on student achievement, said the Government's education reforms looked like a backwards step."
30 July 2009
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26 July 2009
Scoop: Playcentre calls for more education
Scoop: Playcentre calls for more education: "The Playcentre Federation calls for more effort to be given to positive parenting education regardless of the outcome of the child discipline referendum."
22 July 2009
Scoop: Private Investment Threatens Public Education
Scoop: Private Investment Threatens Public Education: "Private sector investment will compromise the self managing environment of New Zealand schools according to the education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa."
21 July 2009
New early childhood centres welcomed - National - NZ Herald News
New early childhood centres welcomed - National - NZ Herald News: "Three new early childhood education centres will be built in Manukau but these will address just the tip of the problem of the region's poor participation rates in pre-school education"
Bill Gates: Use stimulus $ to revolutionize education | Philadelphia Inquirer | 07/21/2009
Bill Gates: Use stimulus $ to revolutionize education | Philadelphia Inquirer | 07/21/2009: "Challenging state lawmakers to use federal stimulus funds to revolutionize public education, Microsoft founder Bill Gates today said that 'difficult times can spark great reforms' and 'a crisis can act as a pivot' to innovation."
Bus driver suspended - Newstalk ZB
Bus driver suspended - Newstalk ZB: "The driver of a bus which hit a pedestrian in the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington has been suspended."
18 July 2009
Teacher affairs blamed on booze, texts - national | Stuff.co.nz
Teacher affairs blamed on booze, texts - national | Stuff.co.nz: "Principals are dealing with an 'exponential growth' in the number of teachers having inappropriate relationships with students and they blame text-messaging, the drop in the drinking age and dating websites."
School for scandal - national | Stuff.co.nz
School for scandal - national | Stuff.co.nz: "Officials sent dozens of at-risk children to school in filthy 'slum-like' buildings with no heating, hot water or smoke alarms and left them there for years despite damning Education Review Office reports and repeated pleas for action from staff."
17 July 2009
Free Trade benefits education - Newstalk ZB
Free Trade benefits education - Newstalk ZB: "An education specialist says New Zealand's position as the first Western country to sign a Free Trade Agreement with China is about to pay off."
Students use internet to attack teachers | National News | News.com.au
Students use internet to attack teachers | National News | News.com.au: "STUDENTS at one of Brisbane's most prestigious girls' schools have launched searing personal attacks against their teachers on Facebook, questioning their sexual orientation and ridiculing their dress sense and teaching ability."
15 July 2009
School bullies should back off | Stuff.co.nz
School bullies should back off | Stuff.co.nz: "I don't pay the voluntary donation at the local high school where my son attends. I get a reminder in the mail each term that the $250 remains unpaid but it goes in the recycling bin."
14 July 2009
12 July 2009
Overhaul for school IT classes - technology | Stuff.co.nz
Overhaul for school IT classes - technology | Stuff.co.nz: "A Digital Technologies course that will cover computer programming, electronics and computer networking, as well as 'softer' disciplines revolving around the application of technology, should be taught in schools from 2011."
11 July 2009
NZ Phone co tries to stamp out text bullying from NZCity
NZ Phone co tries to stamp out text bullying from NZCity: "Vodafone has announced a new initiative to try to stamp out text bullying."
09 July 2009
Scoop: Early Childhood Education needs Leadership Plan
Scoop: Early Childhood Education needs Leadership Plan: "New Zealand's early childhood education sector would benefit from a cohesive leadership strategy, says New Zealand Teachers Council Director, Dr Peter Lind."
07 July 2009
International conference focuses on boys' education | NATIONAL News
International conference focuses on boys' education | NATIONAL News: "They are here to deal with one of New Zealand's education systems most pressing problems, lifting boys' academic achievement."
06 July 2009
Colleges should go single-sex | Stuff.co.nz
Colleges should go single-sex | Stuff.co.nz: "A city councillor is raising the idea of turning Naenae and Taita Colleges into single-sex schools to try to drive up levels of pupil achievement."
05 July 2009
03 July 2009
Tolley firm on standards - National - NZ Herald News
Tolley firm on standards - National - NZ Herald News: "Education Minister Anne Tolley is ruling out a law change to prevent standards information being used to create 'league tables' comparing schools."
02 July 2009
01 July 2009
Early childhood education scheme expanded | Stuff.co.nz
Early childhood education scheme expanded | Stuff.co.nz: "The 20-hour early childhood education (ECE) scheme has been extended to include five-year-olds, kohanga reo and playcentres, Prime Minister John Key announced today."
Curriculum Leadership Journal | Computer games in classrooms
Curriculum Leadership Journal | Computer games in classrooms
There has been much discussion, in both the general and education media, on the relevance – or lack thereof – of computer games to education and learning.
There has been much discussion, in both the general and education media, on the relevance – or lack thereof – of computer games to education and learning.
30 June 2009
Editorial: Govt mustn't give way on league tables - Opinion - NZ Herald News
Editorial: Govt mustn't give way on league tables - Opinion - NZ Herald News: "Parents like league tables. They are helpful when it comes to choosing a school. They are also helpful in keeping the pressure on all schools to perform to the best of their ability. If the profession dislikes that pressure, or considers it unhelpful to educational effort, its customers disagree. And ultimately the customer, even of public education, is always right."
Human Rights Commission slam education policy for overstayers | NATIONAL News
Human Rights Commission slam education policy for overstayers | NATIONAL News: "Education system leaves overstayers in the cold (Source: ONE News)
ONE News
* WATCH the video (2:46)
The Human Rights Commission is demanding action from the government over the treatment of overstayer children."
ONE News
* WATCH the video (2:46)
The Human Rights Commission is demanding action from the government over the treatment of overstayer children."
29 June 2009
Call to delay pupil standards | Stuff.co.nz
Call to delay pupil standards | Stuff.co.nz: "A teachers' union is worried schools are being put under pressure by rushing through new national standards and wants them to be delayed."
Educating Mrs Tolley | Stuff.co.nz
I was wondering when the issue of education league tables was going to blow up.
Education Minister Anne Tolley has been sending somewhat confusing signals over exactly what data will be available to the public once national testing is fully in place next year.
Educating Mrs Tolley | Stuff.co.nz28 June 2009
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Troubled college 'damned' - National - NZ Herald News
Troubled college 'damned' - National - NZ Herald News: "Ababa described the ERO report 'as damning as it gets' but was still determined to help the school from outside the board. She claimed the board treated students as 'experiments' at the expense of a solid education and criticised a 'restorative justice' approach to bullying."
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