Articles tagged with Classroom
Government's Efficient School Property Investment: $100M for New Classrooms
1 month ago | 174 viewsThe Government's focus on efficiency in school property has freed up $100 million for reinvestment in new classrooms. By utilizing offsite manufacturing and repeatable designs, the cost of delivering new classrooms has been halved. This investment includes new classrooms and learning support spaces in various schools, as well as funding for repairs and upgrades in schools nationwide.
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1 month ago | 227 viewsThe latest OECD TALIS 2024 report reveals that a majority of graduate teachers lack confidence in teaching content and pedagogical approaches across all subjects. Education Minister Erica Stanford expresses concern over the insufficient support provided through initial teacher training, emphasizing the need to equip teachers with the necessary skills and confidence to thrive in the classroom. The report also highlights teachers' satisfaction with using digital technology, salary improvements, and the increasing proportion of students with learning support needs in schools, with ongoing government investments aimed at supporting teachers and improving education quality.
Tags: Education Minister Erica Stanford TALIS ITE teachers classroom training curriculum changes digital technology AI learning support.Government Accelerates $413 Million School Infrastructure Investment to Enhance Learning Environments and Boost Economy in New Zealand
2 months ago | 339 viewsThe Government is accelerating $413 million investment in school infrastructure to improve classrooms, boost builders and tradies in New Zealand, and ensure all children have access to safe learning environments. This investment includes $58 million for maintenance work, $255 million for improvements in isolated and rural schools, and $100 million for urgent infrastructure projects over five years. The aim is to support schools, stimulate the economy, and drive efficiencies in school property management to benefit students, teachers, and communities.
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2 months ago | 312 viewsThe Government is investing approximately $300 million to repair and upgrade 33 schools with challenging property conditions, aiming to provide safe and improved learning environments for children. The initial $87 million investment will address urgent needs in seven schools, with construction set to begin within the next 12 months. Efforts include cost-saving measures, such as modular construction and standardized designs, to deliver efficient and quality solutions, with further tranches of funding planned for future projects.
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4 months ago | 704 viewsThe Government is investing $30 million to support roll growth in state-integrated schools, providing more choice for parents in their child's education. This funding will create up to 1,250 new student places over four years, using cost-effective designs and offsite manufactured buildings. Education Minister Erica Stanford emphasizes the importance of integrated schools in meeting community needs and ensuring high-quality education options for students and teachers to thrive.
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4 months ago | 924 viewsThe Government is investing over $120 million to build 137 new classrooms in Auckland, creating space for 3,014 additional student places in schools facing growing rolls. The investment includes cost-effective repeatable designs and offsite manufactured buildings to maximize funding impact. Additional projects include establishing new schools in Pōkeno and Chapel Downs to accommodate future growth and ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for students in Auckland.
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