Articles tagged with Education Hub

Government Supports Northland and Gisborne Schools Amid Severe Weather Disruptions

6 hours ago | 18 views

The Government is providing support to schools, kura, and families in Northland and Gisborne to minimize disruptions caused by severe weather, including restoring transport services, maintaining school lunch programs, and setting up an Education Hub at Whangaruru School for displaced students. Some schools in Gisborne have postponed start dates or are exploring alternatives like online learning and shared teaching spaces to ensure continued education. The Ministry of Education is actively assessing school damages, offering helplines for concerns, and working closely with schools to provide ongoing assistance and support.

Tags: Erica Stanford Northland Gisborne Whangaruru School Te Araroa Hicks Bay Ministry of Education Healthy School Lunches Education Hub school transport

Innovative Autism NZ Education Hub to Open in 2026: A Personalized Approach for Neurodivergent Students

3 months ago | 380 views

Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced the opening of the Autism NZ Education Hub in Term 3, 2026, as a charter school, providing a tailored education option for autistic and neurodivergent secondary school students in Wellington and Auckland. The hub will offer personalized learning plans focusing on students' strengths, interests, and needs, aiming to address the high rates of absence and school rejection among neurodivergent and disabled students. The charter school model aims to bring innovative education options to communities, with a focus on flexibility, accountability, and student success, with plans for more charter schools to open in the future.

Tags: David Seymour Autism NZ Education Hub Charter School Autism NZ Dane Dougan Education Minister Education Review Office Alternative Education Charter School Agency Authorisation Board