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Was education sector shortchanged by shortsighted budget?
Mon, 29th May 2017
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Concerns of a lack of investment in digital fluency and funding resound around a disappointed New Zealand Education sector.
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Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.
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Greens praised for stance on te reo Māori in schools
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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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.
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NZ ranks high in literacy levels
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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NZ shines on global stage with top five ranking in world literacy levels, hailing a more nuanced approach to measuring literacy for future societies.
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Public schools missing out in wake of Charter schools $60,000 bonus
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Getting more digital devices, teacher aides and supporting costs of outdoor activities could have been paid for with the charter school bonuses.
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Kiwi teachers top professionalism report - calls to scrap charter schools follow
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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Kiwi teachers rank in the top four for professionalism, according to an OECD study, with only Russia, Estonia and Singapore scoring higher.
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Is the TPPA a threat to our public education system?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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New Zealand's public education system is under threat from the TPPA, says National secretary of NZ Educational Institute.
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Educators need to get involved in Education Act review
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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New Zealand educators are being urged to contribute to the review of the Education Act to ensure quality, free public education.
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Latest Wikileak shows NZ education under threat, says NZEI
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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NZEI is urging the NZ Government to come clean about the details of the latest Wikileak on the Trade is Service Agreement.
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No pay rises for educators in Budget 2015?
Mon, 25th May 2015
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Teachers brace for battle over fair wages as Budget 2015 snubs educator pay hikes.
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Remedial work in store for Novopay
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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Minister Steven Joyce says changes to the Novopay Service Centre model will simplify the resolution of payroll and HR issues.
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PaCT sent packing by teachers
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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A computerised national standards assessment tool, which is expected to be compulsory for every primary school student in 2015, has been given a red light by leading teaching associations.