Ministry of Education stories - Page 2
Digital tech at the forefront of education direction
Thu, 6th Apr 2017
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New Zealand Education Ministry prioritizes digital technologies at annual conference, acknowledging need for education system to keep up.
Govt continues to splash out on school redevelopment
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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Government to invest $13 million in redevelopment of Warkworth Primary School to address roll growth and update infrastructure.
Govt opens innovative new school in Christchurch
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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Prime Minister Bill English and Minister of Education Hekia Parata open the Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch.
Historic statement signed to entice more Korean students to NZ - and vice versa
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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The lines between the Republic of Korea and New Zealand have been significantly bolstered with a recently signed statement.
New sign language achievement standards and resources released
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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Educational leap as UK unveils new NZSL curriculum standards for secondary schools, expanding sign language learning and NCEA credit potential.
Education sector rejects Govt's National Standards assessment tool
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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Educators slam new Govt assessment tool, claiming it narrows curriculum focus and undermines quality teaching by emphasising flawed standards.
N4L's Managed Network rollout complete
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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The Network for Learning Managed Network rollout in New Zealand is complete, providing schools with fast, uncapped, Crown-funded internet.
Friend or foe, Education Minister Hekia Parata bows out
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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Education Minister Hekia Parata will not run in New Zealand's General Election next year after nearly a decade in politics.
Papatoetoe school next in line for big govt upgrade
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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Papatoetoe Central School in Auckland set to undergo $4.2 million upgrade as part of city-wide education improvements.
Education Minister releases latest ERO indicators
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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Education Minister Hekia Parata believes new school evaluation indicators will help New Zealand children achieve educational success.
$1 million up for grabs as Govt pushes digital tech in schools
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Kiwi schools & technologies providers can bid for $1 million in creative project funding, thanks to a new Request for Proposal announced by the govt.
Waiheke schools in line for massive govt investment
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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Two schools on Waiheke Island set to receive $40m investment for infrastructure rebuild and upgrade, says Education Minister Hekia Parata.
New Zealand takes part in Trans Tasman principal exchange
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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New Zealand and Australia embark on a pioneering principal exchange program, enhancing educational leadership across the Tasman.
$8 million put aside for Newmarket School
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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Government allocates $8m redevelopment funding for Newmarket School in Auckland as part of plan to accommodate growing roll.
Nikki Kaye speaks: Progressing 21st Century school infrastructure
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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technology in schools
I thought it may be useful to give you an update on where we are at with the wider education portfolio, including digital infrastructure.
MYOB praises digital tech curriculum announcement
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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Cloud accounting software provider MYOB has praised the New Zealand government's decision to include digital technology in the school curriculum.
Govt's digital tech in schools announcement not up to scratch
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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The Institute of IT Professionals NZ criticizes New Zealand government's new digital technology integration program.
Will the 'computer geek’ become extinct?
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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coding
Digital technology will be integrated into New Zealand's curriculum by 2018, according to an announcement by the Minister of Education Hekia Para.
NZ school curriculum set for digital shake up
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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technology in schools
New Zealand education embracing digital technology in a bid to prepare children for the future, says Education Minister.
First-ever digital book for deaf Māori students launched
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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Kiwa Digital launches new learning resource for deaf Māori students, exploring an uncharted area of education.