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Education sector rejects Govt's National Standards assessment tool
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Education sector rejects Govt's National Standards assessment tool

Educators slam new Govt assessment tool, claiming it narrows curriculum focus and undermines quality teaching by emphasising flawed standards.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
N4L's Managed Network rollout complete
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N4L's Managed Network rollout complete

The Network for Learning Managed Network rollout in New Zealand is complete, providing schools with fast, uncapped, Crown-funded internet.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Friend or foe, Education Minister Hekia Parata bows out
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Friend or foe, Education Minister Hekia Parata bows out

Education Minister Hekia Parata will not run in New Zealand's General Election next year after nearly a decade in politics.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Education Minister releases latest ERO indicators
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Education Minister releases latest ERO indicators

Education Minister Hekia Parata believes new school evaluation indicators will help New Zealand children achieve educational success.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
$1 million up for grabs as Govt pushes digital tech in schools
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$1 million up for grabs as Govt pushes digital tech in schools

Kiwi schools & technologies providers can bid for $1 million in creative project funding, thanks to a new Request for Proposal announced by the govt.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
New Zealand takes part in Trans Tasman principal exchange
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New Zealand takes part in Trans Tasman principal exchange

New Zealand and Australia embark on a pioneering principal exchange program, enhancing educational leadership across the Tasman.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
Nikki Kaye speaks: Progressing 21st Century school infrastructure
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Nikki Kaye speaks: Progressing 21st Century school infrastructure

I thought it may be useful to give you an update on where we are at with the wider education portfolio, including digital infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 16 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016
MYOB praises digital tech curriculum announcement
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MYOB praises digital tech curriculum announcement

Cloud accounting software provider MYOB has praised the New Zealand government's decision to include digital technology in the school curriculum.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016
Govt's digital tech in schools announcement not up to scratch
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Govt's digital tech in schools announcement not up to scratch

The Institute of IT Professionals NZ criticizes New Zealand government's new digital technology integration program.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
Will the 'computer geek' become extinct?
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Will the 'computer geek' become extinct?

Digital technology will be integrated into New Zealand's curriculum by 2018, according to an announcement by the Minister of Education Hekia Para.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
NZ school curriculum set for digital shake up
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NZ school curriculum set for digital shake up

New Zealand education embracing digital technology in a bid to prepare children for the future, says Education Minister.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
First-ever digital book for deaf Māori students launched
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First-ever digital book for deaf Māori students launched

Kiwa Digital launches new learning resource for deaf Māori students, exploring an uncharted area of education.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
Further funding for NZ schools
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Further funding for NZ schools

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016
Labour: Pasifika Education Centre doomed
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Labour: Pasifika Education Centre doomed

Labour slams government for spurning funding bid, foreseeing the demise of the vital Pasifika Education Centre.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016
Online resource to help schools with teacher aides
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Online resource to help schools with teacher aides

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

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016

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Waiheke schools in line for massive govt investment
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Waiheke schools in line for massive govt investment

Two schools on Waiheke Island set to receive $40m investment for infrastructure rebuild and upgrade, says Education Minister Hekia Parata.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016
$8 million put aside for Newmarket School
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$8 million put aside for Newmarket School

Government allocates $8m redevelopment funding for Newmarket School in Auckland as part of plan to accommodate growing roll.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016
Ministry announces extension of Teacher-Led Innovation Fund
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Ministry announces extension of Teacher-Led Innovation Fund

The Ministry of Education will extend funding for the Teacher-Led Innovation Fund for another two years, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016