Ministry of Education stories - Page 3
New Zealand takes part in Trans Tasman principal exchange
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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New Zealand and Australia embark on a pioneering principal exchange program, enhancing educational leadership across the Tasman.
$8 million put aside for Newmarket School
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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Government allocates $8m redevelopment funding for Newmarket School in Auckland as part of plan to accommodate growing roll.
Nikki Kaye speaks: Progressing 21st Century school infrastructure
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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I thought it may be useful to give you an update on where we are at with the wider education portfolio, including digital infrastructure.
MYOB praises digital tech curriculum announcement
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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Cloud accounting software provider MYOB has praised the New Zealand government's decision to include digital technology in the school curriculum.
Govt's digital tech in schools announcement not up to scratch
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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The Institute of IT Professionals NZ criticizes New Zealand government's new digital technology integration program.
Will the 'computer geek' become extinct?
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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Digital technology will be integrated into New Zealand's curriculum by 2018, according to an announcement by the Minister of Education Hekia Para.
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.