Report confirms growing momentum of Communities of Learning
A newly released report has confirmed that Communities of Learning│Kāhui Ako are ‘growing in momentum’.The December 2016 report Uptake and early implementation: Communities of Learning | Kāhui Ako,...
View ArticleInvested in success together
This was an opportunity for the leaders in the Kāhui Ako to share the benefits they’re seeing from working together and from a shared focus on their achievement challenges around improving culturally...
View ArticleTaking a progress approach to learning
PaCT helps teachers make dependable judgements on student progress in reading, writing and mathematics in The New Zealand Curriculum.It’s no secret that the use of PaCT has faced some reluctance in...
View ArticleNew Better Public Service Targets for Education
As a result of previous BPS targets in Education, set in 2012, more children are now participating than ever before in Early Childhood Education and the rate of 18 year olds with NCEA Level 2 has...
View ArticleEdgecumbe school back in action
Awatea was meant to have her first day at school on the day of the flooding, but her Dad had wisely made the decision to close the school that day, so she didn’t get to start until Monday.Twelve year...
View ArticleTechweek '17
The Ministry of Education is a proud partner and sponsor of Techweek’17.New Zealand is a nation of innovators and digital technology is being used in many ways to enhance our lifestyles and learning –...
View ArticleBattle of Passchendaele competition for school students
Students need to be aged between 16 to 19 years on 2 July 2017 and can enter individually or in a group.The Ministry of Education is working with the sponsors, the Fields of Remembrance Trust and the...
View ArticlePM’s Education Excellence Awards finalists announced
They are:CategoryOrganisationExcellence in EngagingHorowhenua College, LevinJohn Paul College, RotoruaManurewa Intermediate, South AucklandPapamoa Kindergarten, Bay of PlentyExcellence in...
View ArticleChildren and young people at the heart of updated Education Act
The Act now provides a clear strategic direction for Communities of Learning| Kāhui Ako, early childhood services and schools, focusing on the progress and achievement of children and young people . It...
View ArticleUpdated physical guidelines have been released for children and young people...
The updated advice includes:Uninterrupted good-quality sleep of 9 to 11 hours per night (for those aged 5 to 13 years) and 8 to 10 hours per night (for those aged 14 to 17 years), with consistent bed...
View ArticleNew Mentoring and Induction programme announced for provisional teachers
The announcement is part of a range of measures being made by the Government to support teacher quality and supply. Two other announcements today include $5.2 million being committed to extend Teach...
View ArticleCall for outstanding Māori students to continue Battalion’s legacy
People applying for the scholarships should share similar characteristics to the men of the legendary 28th Māori Battalion including adaptability, perseverance, mana, passion and innovation.Successful...
View ArticleConsultation on Tapasā - helping teachers work better with Pasifika learners
The framework is now out for consultation, says Karl Le Quesne, acting deputy secretary for Early Learning and Student Achievement. “We are keen to hear from anyone with a view on this - what works for...
View ArticleInteresting features abound in the rebuild of Freemans Bay Primary
Principal Sandra Jenkins says there is a strong relationship between school design and learning, and the redevelopment has created an opportunity to use innovative design elements that promote learning...
View ArticleNew Wellbeing Strategy for International Students
The strategy was developed with input from international students, education providers and community groups about what would make the biggest difference to the experience international students have in...
View ArticleNew Education Gazette website is coming soon
The new site comes with improved search and browsing options to provide more targeted searches. Content can be more easily found across all articles, job vacancies, notices, and professional learning...
View ArticleBullying-Free NZ Week Competition 2017 – winners announced
The competition was part of the Bullying-Free NZ week held at the end of May. Students were asked to think about what bullying is about and what it means to them personally. Schools could enter the...
View ArticleNew state-of-the-art school wows ex-refugee
The complete transformation of the school is inspiring for one of its past students, Adel Salmanzadeh, who is now a Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Education in Auckland.Adel spent 6 weeks at the...
View ArticleNew Zealand National Commission for UNESCO launches funding round
UNESCO is primarily looking for applications for ‘major grant’ funding from $15,000 to the level of $40,000.“We are seeking innovative projects, events, programmes or initiatives that reflect our...
View ArticleMinistry apologises for engagement failures
“We didn’t provide the information people needed and as a result, they were shocked and surprised by our announcement on 13 September 2012 about proposed closures and mergers,” Ministry Chief Executive...
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