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Careers NZ to become part of TEC
The government says it is reviewing schools' career services and merging its own careers advice organisation, Careers New Zealand, into the Tertiary Education Commission.
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Toby & Toby... on the decile system and a schools funding shake-up
OPINION: Figuring out the decile system and whether it makes the grade can be trickier than Year 10 maths. Toby Morris and Toby Manhire do their homework.
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Officials set off for Battle of Crete tribute
Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae is in Greece to take part in 75th anniversary commemorations for the Battle of Crete.
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Schools funding revamp details develop
ANALYSIS: The government's overhaul of school and early childhood funding is still under development, but clues have emerged this week, writes John Gerritsen.
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Merging Chch schools gives principal 'challenge of his career'
The merging of two Christchurch schools has been the 'challenge of his career', the principal of Waitākiri School says.
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School and ECE funding details revealed
The government has revealed further details of its plans for school and early childhood funding systems, including a focus on at-risk students.
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Govt to boost teacher aide funding
The government's latest Budget will include an extra $15 million over four years to pay for teacher aides for children with special needs.
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Lyttleton gets new, post-quake school
The port town of Lyttelton has taken a big step in its rebuilding after the 2011 Canterbury earthquake with the opening of its new primary school.
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The Day In Parliament for 6 May 2016 - morning edition
Local Government and Environment Committee hears submissions on the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill from Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Jan Wright as well as former MPs Chris… Audio
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Today In Parliament for 5 May 2016 - evening edition
More complaints about the length of ministers' answers to questions. Labour's housing spokesman, Phil Twyford, follows up on the auditor-general's report on the inquiry that he requested into the… Audio
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New Zealand's other wars
ANALYSIS: On a day when New Zealanders remember wars fought outside the country, Mihingarangi Forbes recalls the personal story of an ancestor who fought in NZ's land wars.
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Màori Battalion legacy being protected
Responsibility for the 28th Màori Battalion name, emblem and trademark is to be protected in perpetuity. It will now be officially administered by the Ngarimu VC and 28th Màori Battalion...
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Taking NZ history into schools
An Auckland researcher is determined to get her teaching guide to Māori and Pākehā history into New Zealand classrooms, despite receiving no government funding. Audio
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Why is it such a battle to get special needs children the right help in school?
RNZs Education Correspondent John Gerritsen, investigates what's working and what's not in special education, as it faces unprecedented scrutiny from parents, teachers and the government. Audio
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Children with disabilities missing out as education funding falls short
Special education desperately needs more funding, which should be included in the government's overhaul of the sector, parents and educators say.
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Government wants mandatory reporting of all school staff
The Government wants mandatory reporting for all school support staff, not just teachers and principals. Audio
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Moves to report all school staff concerns
The government is calling for mandatory reporting of concerns for all school support staff, not just teachers and principals, in the wake of a school bus driver's sexual offending. Audio
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Court hears about ongoing impact of sex abuse
The Education Minister Hekia Parata has asked the Education Council to work with the Ministry of Education to investigate extending its powers to all people who work with children in schools following… Audio
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NZ Land Wars not compulsory learning - Minister
It should not be compulsory for the history of the land wars to be taught in schools, Education Minister Hekia Parata says, because "it is not the New Zealand way".
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High school students to gain NCEA credits by getting driver's licence
From today, high school students will be able to gain NCEA credits by getting their driver licences. They will gain two credits towards NCEA Level-1 when they pass the learner...
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Redcliffs School's final plea to stay open
A Christchurch school that is fighting to stay open has made its final arguments to the Minister of Education. Audio
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Redcliffs School makes last plea to remain open
The Redcliffs community, a seaside suburb in Christchurch, is hoping its final submission to Education Minister Hekia Parata will keep their school open. Audio
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Don’t feel guilty… but you short-changed readers
Last weekend's Sunday Star Times had a front page headline to alarm parents of young children: "Don't feel guilty, but childcare endangers kids". But those who paid to read all about it in the paper… Audio
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No inquiry over school bus sex offender
The Ministry of Education has investigated every complaint it received about child-sex offender Robert Burrett, the minister says.
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Government's ECE target looks doubtful
The government looks set to hit its target for lifting NCEA achievement this year, but may well fall short of its goal for early childhood education. Audio