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Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
EduTech

Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers

Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Greens praised for stance on Te Reo Māori in schools
Green Party

Greens praised for stance on Te Reo Māori in schools

The Greens receive praise for their goal of every NZ child learning Te Reo Māori at school, but more work and investment are needed, say industry players.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
NZ ranks high in literacy levels
Libraries

NZ ranks high in literacy levels

NZ shines on global stage with top five ranking in world literacy levels, hailing a more nuanced approach to measuring literacy for future societies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Public schools missing out in wake of Charter schools $60,000 bonus
Technology in the Classroom

Public schools missing out in wake of Charter schools $60,000 bonus

Getting more digital devices, teacher aides and supporting costs of outdoor activities could have been paid for with the charter school bonuses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
Kiwi teachers top professionalism report - calls to scrap charter schools follow
NZEI Te Riu Roa

Kiwi teachers top professionalism report - calls to scrap charter schools follow

Kiwi teachers rank in the top four for professionalism, according to an OECD study, with only Russia, Estonia and Singapore scoring higher.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016
Is the TPPA a threat to our public education system?
TPPA

Is the TPPA a threat to our public education system?

New Zealand's public education system is under threat from the TPPA, says National secretary of NZ Educational Institute.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2016
Educators need to get involved in Education Act review
EduTech

Educators need to get involved in Education Act review

New Zealand educators are being urged to contribute to the review of the Education Act to ensure quality, free public education.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
Latest Wikileak shows NZ education under threat, says NZEI
EduTech

Latest Wikileak shows NZ education under threat, says NZEI

NZEI is urging the NZ Government to come clean about the details of the latest Wikileak on the Trade is Service Agreement.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015
No pay rises for educators in Budget 2015?
EduTech

No pay rises for educators in Budget 2015?

Educators might not see salary increases as Budget 2015 makes little provision for pay rises, says New Zealand Educational Institute.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Remedial work in store for Novopay
EduTech

Remedial work in store for Novopay

Minister Steven Joyce says changes to the Novopay Service Centre model will simplify the resolution of payroll and HR issues.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2014
PaCT sent packing by teachers
EduTech

PaCT sent packing by teachers

Leading teaching associations have rejected the Government's plan to make the PaCT mandatory by 2015, citing concerns over teaching quality and professionalism.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013