"It acts as an education hui for the whole sector, focussing us all on the goal of raising the achievement of all young New Zealanders."

"I expect teachers will make the most of digital tools, such as the PaCT, especially when we’re asking our students to upskill into the digital age."

“Extending the fund to include early learning will encourage more innovative teaching practices to be explored and shared."

“To be honest, I should not have been surprised with Minister Parata’s lack of caring."

“This is about providing schools and students across New Zealand with access to the vast world of learning resources available online."

“Of course it is challenging, absolutely challenging. But that goes with this portfolio – people feel passionately about it, and so they should."

“We’re funding providers who have innovative and smart projects that will capture teachers’ and students’ imagination."

“This new approach will help because it allows young people to more fully explore career options while they are still enrolled at school."

“No other OECD country spends a higher percentage of its public funding on education as New Zealand."

"This project is just one of many underway across Auckland to modernise facilities and add capacity to the school network.”

“The insights that the indicators will provide schools will act as a catalyst for change so that every Kiwi kid can achieve educational success."

“I want to acknowledge the work of the schools’ BoTs, principals and staff to get to this point. Investment of this scale cannot be rushed."

“The Trans-Tasman principal exchange presents an opportunity for both principals to gain practical experience from a different education system."

"We welcome the expansion of digital tech in schools, but we are disappointed the broader changes needed in this area have apparently been dumped."

"Every student will effectively be joining the digital revolution and coding could be as common as riding a bicycle."

“It will ensure we have an education system that prepares children and young people for a future where digital fluency will be critical for success."

​Otago and Southland are the latest regions to benefit from funding for school property, with the Government announcing $37 million will be invested.

The creation of an online guide to help schools make the best use of teacher aides has been welcomed by the Minister of Education.

"The announcement is great news for Canterbury’s new education network as it continues to rise from the rubble of the 2011 earthquake."

“Teachers and principals recognise that some schools need extra resources to meet the educational needs of their students."

The Labour Party is accusing the Govt of ignoring inequalities caused by BYOD after a controversial 100k donation to Wakatipu High School.

“Their entries showcase innovative and effective teaching practice."

“By pushing participation rates at any cost, the Government is knowingly putting very young children at risk."

Parata has launched a new digital graphic novel aimed to strengthen recognition of the Māori language, culture and history.