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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wellington school to undergo major $9 million redevelopment

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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Historic Thorndon School set for a $9m revamp, with innovative learning spaces and new library to enrich education.
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Ministry of Education and Hika bring te reo Maori to early education

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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New Zealand early education services (ECE) are eligible to receive free access to the Hika Lite Maori Language Application.
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Kiwi educators encouraged to exchange faulty Apple plug

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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The Ministry of Education has alerted New Zealand educators to the fact that Apple is recalling the two-prong Apple AC wall plug adapters.
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Govt gives update on ChCh school network

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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UK Government applauds those who have supported Christchurch's education system in the wake of the 2011 earthquake.
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School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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New Zealand's schools leap into the digital age as the nationwide School Network Upgrade Project nears its successful completion.
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$6 million classrooms for Wellington school

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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Government to invest $6m in Khandallah School for a new nine-classroom block to improve infrastructure and accommodate roll growth.
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Who are school donations really helping?

Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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New figures on school donations provides further evidence of the growing inequalities in new Zealand education.
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Back to school tips from the Ministry of Education

Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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Get school-ready with tips from the Ministry of Education, covering everything from second-hand uniforms to walking buses.
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One class school gets early connection to Wi-Fi

Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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Remote West Coast school Barrytown now has wireless internet access in its classrooms as the Ministry of Education stepped in ahead of UFB update.
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$1.125 million for new education research projects

Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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teaching and learning research initiative
Funding for six new research projects will benefit teachers and students for years to come, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
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Education Act Update receives 'huge' response

Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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The Education Act Update in New Zealand has garnered over 1,800 diverse submissions, reflecting a 'huge response' and sparking wide-ranging public engagement.
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$8.5 million revamp for Wellington school

Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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The focus of the redevelopment will be on creating an innovative learning environment, with the latest IT infrastructure to support digital learning.
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Ministry of Education and Microsoft, bringing Kiwi students into digital world

Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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Microsoft signs three-year agreement with Ministry of Education to provide Kiwi students with latest computer software.
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Education Legislation Bill: the details

Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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The MoE has introduced a new Education Legislation Bill, aiming to improve administrative and governance arrangements in educational entities.