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Education Minister Erica Stanford Announces New Pay Deal for Area School Principals

18 Dec 2025 10 months ago 1439 views

Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the successful renewal of the Area School Principals’ Collective Agreement, which benefits over 140 principals with improved pay and conditions. Key enhancements include a 4.7% pay increase, a $6,000 NCEA Change Implementation Allowance, phased increases to principal payments, and a $5,000 mentor allowance. The settlement reflects a commitment to professional development, student achievement, and productive negotiations supporting rural school leadership.

Tags: Erica Stanford Area School Principals Education Minister pay negotiations collective agreement rural communities professional learning student achievement NCEA Change Implementation Allowance Career Structure payments
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New Curriculum Updates and Resources to Boost Student Achievement: Insights from Education Minister Erica Stanford

16 Oct 2025 1 year ago 1271 views

The Government, led by Education Minister Erica Stanford, is implementing new curriculum updates, resources, and assessments to improve student achievement. The updated learning areas for English and Mathematics will be available from October 20, with other subjects phased in by 2028 to allow schools more time for planning. Additional support for teachers, including professional learning, resources, and assessment tools like SMART and PATs, will be provided to ensure student progress and parental awareness of their children's performance.

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