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Ministry of Education stories - Page 5

Deaf

New website to help parents of deaf children

Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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NZ Federation for Deaf Children unveils a new site, a 'one-stop shop' for parents seeking deaf children's resources and support.
Education summit

Education summit explores use of tech in the classroom

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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Education leaders from around the globe convened at the Bett Asia Leadership Summit 2015 in Singapore to explore integrating tech in classrooms.
Education

New Zealand to get a new education leadership centre

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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The Ministry of Education is funding a new centre for education in an effort to encourage leadership and growth in the sector.
Tech

Connected Learning Advisory to help teachers with tech in schools

Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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Kiwi schools get free tech integration advice from the Connected Learning Advisory, boosting digital learning benefits.
Learning

Education Minister heads to Finland

Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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Parata described how NZ has developed the Communities of Learning model to focus on how all kids can do better through collaboration between schools.
Early childhood education

ChildForum raises concerns about NZ's early childhood education

Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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In New Zealand there is a growing concern about early childhood education (ECE) and the lack of response from the Government, according to ChildForum.
Nzqa

NZQA to provide exam resources online

Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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A specific page containing study tips, timetables and examination rules will be available on the NZQA website late October.
Data

How your school can manage student and teacher data

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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Schools must develop efficient policies around how student and teacher data is managed, according to the Ministry of Education.
Novopay

Novopay 'fiasco' still not over, says Labour

Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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Labour Party criticizes Government over Novopay, as Ministry of Education considers debt collectors for overpayments. Problems with company still not resolved.
Rocketshipfutureetc

NZ's Tairua School, making modern classrooms a reality

Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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Tairua School in the Coromandel is replacing desks with e-hubs as part of a pilot program to modernize education.
Ministry of education website

Million dollar website for Ministry of Education

Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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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.
Document

Leaked document proposes changes to Education Act

Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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The Government may be considering some changes to the Education Act, including one principal for several schools and flexible opening hours.
Digital education

Connected Learning Advisory enables Maori elearning

Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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The Ministry of Education's Connected Learning Advisory is helping New Zealand schools and Māori communities make the most of digital technologies.
Services netmonitor

Partner centric network monitoring tool coming from Allied Telesis

Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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Allied Telesis launches Net.Health to tackle complex network monitoring for educational institutions and businesses in NZ.
Teachers

Enthusiasm for the Teacher-led Innovation Fund huge, says Ministry of Education

Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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Teacher-led Innovation Fund receives overwhelming support, with $2.7m already funded in first round. Stay tuned for Round 2 applications.
School

N4L: 1815 schools and counting as connections steam ahead

Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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More than 572,000 Kiwi students and teachers across 1815 schools can now access safe, fast internet via N4L's managed network.
Tech in school

Why digital technologies are used for learning

Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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Digital technologies offer new opportunities for teachers and education leaders, and new ways for parents and communities to contribute to learning.
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Budget 2015 Education: the lowdown

Wed, 27th May 2015
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The Government announced the Budget 2015 last week, and the Ministry of Education has outlined what it means for the education sector.
Classroom digital

Ministry of Education backs digital tech for teaching

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Digital technologies are changing the face of education and are impacting how education is delivered. They are also bringing many opportunities to NZ.
People

Ministry videos to help deaf education

Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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The Ministry of Education has released the last of a series of videos containing guidance for deaf youth and others involved in their education.