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Secondary teachers’ collective agreement ratified
PPTA members have ratified their new Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA). The settlement is effective immediately and includes a two…
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Fifth edition of teachers’ guide book published
A popular book that has guided New Zealand teachers for over two decades has just published its fifth edition, thanks…
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Education Act review seen as opportunity for debate
Monday’s announcement of a review of the Education Act introduces an important opportunity to debate and build a strong national…
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Chinese books donated to Auckland school for dedicated Chinese library
Mount Roskill Grammar School has been presented with 400 Chinese books to establish a dedicated Chinese Library at the school.…
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High level of interest in Partnership Schools applications welcomed
The Partnership Schools Authorisation Board has welcomed the high level of interest in the third Partnership Schools Kura Hourua application…
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Award-winning Napier schoolgirl close to Olympic qualification
Swimming sensation Bobbi Gichard of Napier Girls’ High School has taken out the Supreme Award at the annual Westpac Hawke’s…
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NZ kids raise thousands for overseas education projects
Nelson-based colourful children’s charity Purple Cake Day announced their fundraising distribution for 2105 on Monday, which will see a whopping…
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Minister meets with British education experts
Meetings with leading British education experts have confirmed the critical importance of good data and school-to-school support, Education Minister Hekia…
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Waikato students win inaugural Kupe scholarships
Seven Māori and Pacifika student teachers from the University of Waikato were awarded Kupe Scholarships by Education Minister Hekia Parata…
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New Ormiston Primary School caters for all learning needs
Flexible learning spaces and a satellite unit for students with hearing difficulties are among features of the new, $17.5 million…
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Principals unhappy with charter school funding
The NZEI says many school principals are appalled at reports that charter schools are receiving funding for students they don’t…
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Pukoro comes to life online
Creators of the Maori educational children’s show, Pukoro, are entering a new realm to bring its characters, songs and puzzles…
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International experts headlining educational forum in Wellington
New Zealand’s Vocational Education and Training Research Forum got underway yesterday morning in Wellington with the global head of UNESCO’s…
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Young tradies lend their skills for school project
Giving back to the community is all in a day’s work for one group of young Māori and Pasifika trades…
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Education Minister attends global education summit
Education Minister Hekia Parata has been attending the Global Education Industry Summit in Helsinki this week before travelling to Paris…
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NZEI supports moves to lift women’s pay rates
NZEI is welcoming the Government’s decision to begin negotiations over equal pay for women. The government is to set up…
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Voting open for school film competition
October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, encouraging a way of living that reduces animal suffering, improves people’s health and protects the…
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Slam equips students with poetry prowess
Action Education and the South Auckland Poets Collective are holding an inter-high school Spoken Word poetry slam competition for the…
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Study reveals parents’ perceptions of New Zealand education
The aspirations New Zealand parents have for their own children’s education is the strongest driver in their academic success, and…
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Principals reject Minister’s funding plans
Education Minister Hekia Parata’s announcement to scrap the decile system of funding and link future school funding to student achievement…
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Long-time educators honoured at NZEI conference
Eight educators have been acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to quality public education and social justice. The announcements were made…
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New chief executive for Education Council
The Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Graham Stoop QSO to the…
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Minister announces trans-Tasman education project
New Zealand will partner with Australia in a trans-Tasman education project exploring how innovative learning environments can enhance teaching, Education…
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Queenstown school pupils join in jetboat company’s anniversary celebrations
Queenstown tourism pioneer Shotover Jet is celebrating its 50th anniversary by offering free jetboat rides to all primary school-aged children…
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Recognition for top digital learning teachers at inaugural award ceremony
Kristin School teacher Nathan Calvert was awarded the inaugural NEXT Foundation Expert Teacher Award at The Mind Lab by Unitec’s…
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