David Seymour wants future where every student intervention is tracked, including lunch
His school lunches portfolio is top of mind for needing better metrics.
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School not consulted on ‘completely inappropriate’ redesign of major project
The ministry is reviewing 350 new school builds and renovations.
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Three local champions are taking part in a Paralympics New Zealand education programme.
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Socioeconomic factors are a proven cause of absenteeism
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Letters: Why poverty continues in New Zealand
OPINION: Suburbian response says much about the shameful blight of poverty in Aotearoa.
Surprising most popular extracurricular activity for Kiwi kids revealed
Listening to music was the most frequent activity.
Staying in school until 18 ‘slows down ageing’
Research is the first to show education has an impact at a cellular level.
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Non-Māori need to be aware of ‘privilege’ as demand for te reo grows
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Schools fear more kids will skip class if free lunches axed
Educators say the free meal is the only reason some show up.
Maths, reading writing policy not likely to make much difference - briefing paper
The document says international tests indicate more teaching results in worse performance.
High school's lockdown drill angers parent; specialist says more schools asking for them
More schools are employing advisers in the wake of the March 15 mosque attacks.
Teachers turn down $5000 to help fast-track new NCEA guidance
Teachers claim schools do not feel confident about introducing the new level 1 standards.
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Kura feel they’ve been put to the bottom of the list again - Tinetti
Former education minister worries kura projects will be cut.
Staff protest looming cuts to University of Waikato Library
People gathered at the University for a protest against proposed cost cuts.
'We’ve made our decision': Top school pilots NCEA alternative
The school's principal says the new programme encourages development.
Ministry of Education defends decision to hire new staff
The Ministry of Education has increased staff by about 1900 in 5 years.
Mangawhai high school may be open by early 2025
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Opinion: Is NCEA still the right way for our students?
OPINION: To describe NCEA as ‘world-leading’ remains a major stretch.
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Principal Paul McKinley's death will be felt in schools across Auckland.
'Bordering on crisis': Luxon announces review of school property system
PM and Education Minister made the announcement today.
'Unprecedented': Private NZ schools group wins 46 Cambridge Exams awards
ACG celebrates 46 awards - including 14 top in world prizes.
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'Devastating loss': Beloved Auckland high school principal dies suddenly
The school will remain open tomorrow for students that needed support.