Ministry of Education stories - Page 4

The Ministry of Education is funding a new centre for education in an effort to encourage leadership and growth in the sector.

Kiwi schools get free tech integration advice from the Connected Learning Advisory, boosting digital learning benefits.

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

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

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

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

Labour Party criticizes Government over Novopay, as Ministry of Education considers debt collectors for overpayments. Problems with company still not resolved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Linking family and community is one of the four key principles of the early childhood curriculum, and ICT has become a critical component of this.

Education Ministers Hekia Parata and Nikki Kaye have announced funding for Computers in Homes will be extended in 2015-16.

Another 1500 low income families will be provided with computers in 2015/16 through the Computers in Homes programme.