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Govt gives update on ChCh school network
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Govt gives update on ChCh school network

UK Government applauds those who have supported Christchurch's education system in the wake of the 2011 earthquake.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
One class school gets early connection to Wi-Fi
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One class school gets early connection to Wi-Fi

Remote West Coast school Barrytown now has wireless internet access in its classrooms as the Ministry of Education stepped in ahead of UFB update.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2016
$8.5 million revamp for Wellington school
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$8.5 million revamp for Wellington school

The focus of the redevelopment will be on creating an innovative learning environment, with the latest IT infrastructure to support digital learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015

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Connected Learning Advisory to host digital tech events this April
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Connected Learning Advisory to host digital tech events this April

The Connected Learning Advisory has announced it will run a one-day professional support workshop for teachers around New Zealand this April.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
Education Minister praising Kiwi students
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Education Minister praising Kiwi students

Kiwi students are set to surpass educational targets ahead of schedule, with 84.4% achieving NCEA Level 2 or an equivalent qualification last year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
Ministry of Education and Hika bring te reo Maori to early education
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Ministry of Education and Hika bring te reo Maori to early education

New Zealand early education services (ECE) are eligible to receive free access to the Hika Lite Maori Language Application.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
Kiwi educators encouraged to exchange faulty Apple plug
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Kiwi educators encouraged to exchange faulty Apple plug

The Ministry of Education has alerted New Zealand educators to the fact that Apple is recalling the two-prong Apple AC wall plug adapters.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting
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School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting

New Zealand's schools leap into the digital age as the nationwide School Network Upgrade Project nears its successful completion.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
$6 million classrooms for Wellington school
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$6 million classrooms for Wellington school

Government to invest $6m in Khandallah School for a new nine-classroom block to improve infrastructure and accommodate roll growth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Who are school donations really helping?
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Who are school donations really helping?

New figures on school donations provides further evidence of the growing inequalities in new Zealand education.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016
Back to school tips from the Ministry of Education
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Back to school tips from the Ministry of Education

Get school-ready with tips from the Ministry of Education, covering everything from second-hand uniforms to walking buses.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2016
$1.125 million for new education research projects
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$1.125 million for new education research projects

Funding for six new research projects will benefit teachers and students for years to come, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2015
Education Act Update receives 'huge' response
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Education Act Update receives 'huge' response

The Education Act Update in New Zealand has garnered over 1,800 diverse submissions, reflecting a 'huge response' and sparking wide-ranging public engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2015
Ministry of Education and Microsoft, bringing Kiwi students into digital world
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Ministry of Education and Microsoft, bringing Kiwi students into digital world

Microsoft signs three-year agreement with Ministry of Education to provide Kiwi students with latest computer software.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015
Education Legislation Bill: the details
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Education Legislation Bill: the details

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
New website to help parents of deaf children
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New website to help parents of deaf children

NZ Federation for Deaf Children unveils a new site, a 'one-stop shop' for parents seeking deaf children's resources and support.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
Education summit explores use of tech in the classroom
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Education summit explores use of tech in the classroom

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

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015
New Zealand to get a new education leadership centre
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New Zealand to get a new education leadership centre

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

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015