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Education Minister heads to Finland
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Education Minister heads to Finland

Parata described how NZ has developed the Communities of Learning model to focus on how all kids can do better through collaboration between schools.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
ChildForum raises concerns about NZ's early childhood education
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ChildForum raises concerns about NZ's early childhood education

In New Zealand there is a growing concern about early childhood education (ECE) and the lack of response from the Government, according to ChildForum.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
NZQA to provide exam resources online
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NZQA to provide exam resources online

A specific page containing study tips, timetables and examination rules will be available on the NZQA website late October.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
How your school can manage student and teacher data
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How your school can manage student and teacher data

Schools must develop efficient policies around how student and teacher data is managed, according to the Ministry of Education.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
NZ's Tairua School, making modern classrooms a reality
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NZ's Tairua School, making modern classrooms a reality

Tairua School in the Coromandel is replacing desks with e-hubs as part of a pilot program to modernize education.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015
Leaked document proposes changes to Education Act
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Leaked document proposes changes to Education Act

The Government may be considering some changes to the Education Act, including one principal for several schools and flexible opening hours.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015
Connected Learning Advisory enables Maori elearning
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Connected Learning Advisory enables Maori elearning

The Ministry of Education's Connected Learning Advisory is helping New Zealand schools and Māori communities make the most of digital technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
N4L: 1815 schools and counting as connections steam ahead
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N4L: 1815 schools and counting as connections steam ahead

More than 572,000 Kiwi students and teachers across 1815 schools can now access safe, fast internet via N4L's managed network.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2015
Budget 2015 Education: the lowdown
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Budget 2015 Education: the lowdown

The Government announced the Budget 2015 last week, and the Ministry of Education has outlined what it means for the education sector.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
Ministry of Education backs digital tech for teaching
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Ministry of Education backs digital tech for teaching

Digital technologies are changing the face of education and are impacting how education is delivered. They are also bringing many opportunities to NZ.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015
Ministry videos to help deaf education
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Ministry videos to help deaf education

The Ministry of Education has released the last of a series of videos containing guidance for deaf youth and others involved in their education.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2015
Teachers urged to turn students into 'data detectives'
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Teachers urged to turn students into 'data detectives'

More than 1600 teachers from over 800 schools are taking part in CensusAtSchool March 16-May 29. The data will then be released for classroom analysis.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015
CORE leads global 'sustainable educational solutions' for Christchurch schools
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CORE leads global 'sustainable educational solutions' for Christchurch schools

CORE Education is leading the design of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning, a three year initiative that aims to enhance learning within schools.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015

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Million dollar website for Ministry of Education
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Million dollar website for Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education has consolidated its three major education websites into the education.govt.nz site, launched in June, at a cost of $1.2m.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2015
Partner centric network monitoring tool coming from Allied Telesis
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Partner centric network monitoring tool coming from Allied Telesis

Allied Telesis launches Net.Health to tackle complex network monitoring for educational institutions and businesses in NZ.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2015
Enthusiasm for the Teacher-led Innovation Fund huge, says Ministry of Education
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Enthusiasm for the Teacher-led Innovation Fund huge, says Ministry of Education

Teacher-led Innovation Fund receives overwhelming support, with $2.7m already funded in first round. Stay tuned for Round 2 applications.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2015
Why digital technologies are used for learning
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Why digital technologies are used for learning

Digital technologies offer new opportunities for teachers and education leaders, and new ways for parents and communities to contribute to learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015
Carter Holt appeals failed strike-out bid in leaky schools case
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Carter Holt appeals failed strike-out bid in leaky schools case

Carter Holt Harvey, the building products supplier owned by billionaire Graeme Hart, is appealing its failed bid in the High Court to strike out a cla.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015