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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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Novopay 'fiasco' still not over, says Labour

Labour Party criticizes Government over Novopay, as Ministry of Education considers debt collectors for overpayments. Problems with company still not resolved.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015

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Million dollar website for Ministry of Education

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.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2015

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Partner centric network monitoring tool coming from Allied Telesis

Allied Telesis launches Net.Health to tackle complex network monitoring for educational institutions and businesses in NZ.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2015

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

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

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2015

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Connected Learning Advisory to help teachers with tech in schools

Kiwi schools get free tech integration advice from the Connected Learning Advisory, boosting digital learning benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2015

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Education Minister heads to Finland

Parata described how NZ has developed the Communities of Learning model to focus on how all kids can do better through collaboration between schools.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015

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ChildForum raises concerns about NZ's early childhood education

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2015