27 Jul 2026
2 months ago
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Minister Penny Simmonds is visiting Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou with senior New Zealand education leaders to strengthen bilateral ties in tertiary education, science, innovation, and technology between New Zealand and China. The trip includes meetings with Chinese education officials and visits to research and technology sites to promote collaboration, student exchanges, and institutional partnerships, supporting New Zealand’s international education growth agenda. Highlights include a visit to the New Zealand-China Joint Laboratory for Biomedicine and Health and the XPeng Technology Park, showcasing advancements in biomedical research and innovation in electric vehicles and AI.
11 Jun 2026
4 months ago
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Associate Minister of Education David Seymour welcomes the first public annual reports from charter schools, highlighting that five of the seven schools opened in 2025 exceeded their attendance and achievement targets, with significant progress made especially among students previously disengaged from education. The reports demonstrate that charter schools are improving outcomes by tailoring learning to students’ needs, though some schools like Mastery School did not meet all performance thresholds, reflecting the high standards set and areas for ongoing improvement. Greater autonomy for charter schools comes with increased scrutiny and public reporting to ensure accountability, with the Authorisation Board empowered to intervene if schools fail to make meaningful progress.
11 Jun 2026
4 months ago
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Associate Minister of Education David Seymour welcomes the first public annual reports from charter schools, highlighting that five of the seven schools exceeded attendance and achievement targets in 2025, with significant improvements especially for students previously disengaged from education. The reports demonstrate that tailored learning approaches help students achieve more, though some schools like Mastery School did not meet all performance thresholds, reflecting high standards and ongoing challenges. Greater autonomy for charter schools comes with increased scrutiny, public reporting, and accountability measures to ensure continuous progress and transparency for parents, communities, and taxpayers.
04 Jun 2026
4 months ago
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Minister of Education Erica Stanford welcomed David Ferguson as the new Chief Executive and Chief Review Officer of the Education Review Office (ERO), highlighting its crucial role in evaluating education policy and school performance. She emphasized the importance of ERO’s evidence-based reviews for informed education decisions and praised Ferguson’s educational background for strong leadership. Stanford also thanked Ruth Shinoda and Tim Fowler for their interim leadership roles prior to Ferguson’s appointment.
19 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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The new Teacher Bonding Scheme, announced by Minister of Education Hon Erica Stanford, aims to support schools facing recruitment challenges by offering incentives of up to $40,000 over five years for teachers who remain at eligible schools. This initiative will help attract and retain great teachers, ensuring all children receive quality education. The scheme, set to start in October, will replace the existing Voluntary Bonding Scheme and BeTTER Jobs Programme, with a focus on addressing regional and urban recruitment disparities.