Ministry of Education stories - Page 3
NZ school curriculum set for digital shake up
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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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.
Further funding for NZ schools
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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Otago and Southland are the latest regions to benefit from funding for school property, with the Government announcing $37 million will be invested.
Labour: Pasifika Education Centre doomed
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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Labour slams government for spurning funding bid, foreseeing the demise of the vital Pasifika Education Centre.
Online resource to help schools with teacher aides
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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The creation of an online guide to help schools make the best use of teacher aides has been welcomed by the Minister of Education.
Ministry announces extension of Teacher-Led Innovation Fund
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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The Ministry of Education will extend funding for the Teacher-Led Innovation Fund for another two years, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
$3m for Taranaki and Whanganui schools
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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New classrooms in Taranaki and Whanganui schools will receive a $3m investment to support digital learning. #education #NewZealand.
Modular classrooms prove a hit
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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The Ministry's first new modular building has arrived in New Plymouth, receiving high praise from Vogeltown School.
More government investment in Auckland schools
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland benefits from $153 million investment in school property, announced by Government.
Green Party calls out Education Minister over ECE push
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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Green Party criticizes Government's push for increased participation in early childhood education, claiming it puts children at risk.
Kiwi schools stuck in server land, remain slow to adopt the cloud
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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Many New Zealand schools are hesitant to move to the cloud, causing added complexity, says IT support company Dynamo6.
Further $8.5 million boost for govt's Wireless School Network Upgrade Project
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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Nikki Kaye announces an additional £6.5m for Wireless School Network Upgrade, enabling 350 more NZ schools to go wireless.
$4.2m upgrade for Papatoetoe Central School
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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Papatoetoe Central School in New Zealand will receive a $4.2 million upgrade to accommodate roll growth and support innovative learning.
Christchurch schooling network set to be most modern
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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The Ministry of Education has announced the official opening of the 416.8 million West Rolleston Primary School.
Education Minister launches digital resource to strengthen Te Reo Māori
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Parata has launched a new digital graphic novel aimed to strengthen recognition of the Māori language, culture and history.
Half a million dollars for more schools to get wireless technology
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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The Government has announced funding of $500,000 that will see over 40 more schools across the country receive wireless technology.
Auckland school to get $10 million upgrade
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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The spaces will be flexible to support different ways of teaching & learning, and feature the latest IT infrastructure to support digital learning.
2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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Secondary teachers in New Zealand schools are being invited to take part in the 2016 Secondary Teacher Census.
Connected Learning Advisory to host digital tech events this April
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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The Connected Learning Advisory has announced it will run a one-day professional support workshop for teachers around New Zealand this April.
Education Minister praising Kiwi students
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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Kiwi students are set to surpass educational targets ahead of schedule, with 84.4% achieving NCEA Level 2 or an equivalent qualification last year.