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Government Initiatives to Improve Teacher Education Quality and Governance
1 week ago | 98 viewsThe Government is addressing issues in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) to improve teacher quality and restore trust. Recent reports have highlighted deficiencies in teacher training, with many new teachers lacking confidence in subject content and teaching approaches. Legislative changes will transfer professional standard setting functions from the Teaching Council to the Ministry of Education to ensure stronger oversight and clearer policy direction in ITE.
Tags: Government Initial Teacher Education Education Minister Erica Stanford OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey Education Review Office Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Ministry of Education Teaching Council Education and Training Amendment Bill.New Zealand Unveils Comprehensive Year 1–10 Education Curriculum for a World-Leading System
1 week ago | 124 viewsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announced the release of New Zealand's new Year 1–10 curriculum, emphasizing the importance of updating the curriculum after almost 20 years to provide a clear, knowledge-rich, and fair education system. The draft curriculum is open for consultation for six months to gather feedback from educators and stakeholders, with a focus on local relevance and global standards. The curriculum includes key updates in subjects like Social Sciences, Science, Health & Physical Education, The Arts, Technology, and Learning Languages to ensure a nationally consistent framework for essential knowledge and better outcomes for all students.
Tags: Education Minister Erica Stanford New Zealand Curriculum Learner Consultation Teachers Educators Kiwi learners New ZealandersNew Zealand and Iceland Strengthen Cooperation on Working Holidays, Taxation, and Geothermal Energy
2 weeks ago | 125 viewsNew Zealand and Iceland are strengthening cooperation in areas such as working holidays, taxation, and geothermal energy, as announced by Foreign Minister Winston Peters during his visit to Iceland. Initiatives like a reciprocal Working Holiday Scheme aim to enhance collaboration between the two island nations, fostering opportunities for young people to engage, learn, and contribute internationally. The Double Tax Agreement and exploration of geothermal energy aim to bolster economic ties and address future energy needs, with Mr Peters highlighting the importance of learning from Iceland's expertise in this field during his broader visit to the Nordic region.
Tags: New Zealand Iceland Winston Peters Halla Tómasdóttir Erica Stanford Daði Már Kristófersson Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson Working Holiday Scheme Double Tax Agreement Geothermal EnergyGovernment Ministers Urge Unions to Call Off Unfair Strikes for the Sake of Students and Patients
2 weeks ago | 120 viewsPublic Service Minister Judith Collins criticizes the proposed strike as unfair, unproductive, and unnecessary, urging for its cancellation due to the negative impact on patients with canceled appointments, students missing school, and upcoming exams for NCEA-level students. Education Minister Erica Stanford highlights the government's efforts to increase salaries for teachers, emphasizing the rejection of the latest offer by the PPTA. Health Minister Simeon Brown discusses the rejected offer for senior doctors, highlighting their current remuneration and proposed salary increases, while also mentioning the proposed fund for addressing workforce shortages.
Tags: strike Public Service Minister Judith Collins Education Minister Erica Stanford negotiations unions Health Minister Simeon Brown Senior Doctors Registered Nurses industrial actionImproving Protection in State Care: Responding to Abuse Legislation Amendment Bill Passes
2 weeks ago | 113 viewsThe Government has passed the Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill to enhance protection for individuals in state care, aligning with recommendations from the Royal Commission. Changes in the legislation include eliminating strip searches of young people in secure residential care, clarifying time limits for placements, introducing new search powers in youth justice facilities, and preventing individuals with overseas convictions from working with children. The amendments also address record-keeping challenges for survivors and extend monitoring powers to improve practices, with a commitment to further progress in safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
Tags: Government Protection Legislation Abuse Care Erica Stanford Children Young People Adults SurvivorsNew Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill Advances: Key Features and Future Considerations
2 weeks ago | 107 viewsThe Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill passed its first reading, focusing on recognizing abuse in care experiences and providing redress through financial payments, apologies, access to care records, and counseling services. The Bill introduces a framework for independent consideration of financial redress for survivors who have committed serious offenses, aiming to prevent the scheme from being brought into disrepute. The Bill has been referred to the Social Services and Community Select Committee for further review, encouraging input from survivors, advocates, and other stakeholders.
Tags: Erica Stanford Redress System Abuse in Care Bill State redress scheme Financial payment Apology Care records Counselling Wellbeing services Independent decision makerNew Zealand Launches Expanded Curriculum for Students with High Needs
2 weeks ago | 134 viewsThe Government is introducing the Expanded New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) to assist 12,000 students with high and complex additional needs starting from Term 1 next year. This resource aims to provide clear guidance and evidence-based practices for teachers in delivering curriculum-aligned teaching, particularly in English and Mathematics. Developed in collaboration with the Specialist Education Principals’ Association of New Zealand, the Expanded NZC ensures that learners' needs are recognized and supported for their progress and achievement.
Tags: Government New Zealand Curriculum Education Minister Erica Stanford Specialist Education Principals’ Association of New Zealand Expanded NZC English Mathematics learners progress achievementCurriculum Roadshow for Leaders: Empowering School Leaders for Curriculum Change in New Zealand
2 weeks ago | 112 viewsEducation Minister Erica Stanford has launched the Curriculum Roadshow for Leaders to support school leaders in leading curriculum change nationwide. The program emphasizes collaboration, leading through changes, and sharing best practices to implement a strengthened national curriculum effectively. The initiative includes expert insights, practical strategies, and resources to aid in implementing curriculum changes, with a staged release plan for different learning areas leading up to 2030's goal of 80% Year 8 students achieving at or above curriculum expectations.
Tags: Erica Stanford Curriculum Roadshow Leaders School leaders Collaboration Curriculum change National curriculum Dr Nathaniel Swain Structured teaching approaches Education MinisterGovernment Regrets Planned Strike Impact on Patients, Students, and Families: Uncovering Unions' Political Motives
3 weeks ago | 145 viewsThe Government expresses regret over the impact of the planned strike by unions on patients, students, and families, noting the strike's apparent political motivation and disruption to education and healthcare services. The Government emphasizes its efforts to negotiate fair pay increases for teachers, doctors, and nurses, highlighting specific salary offers and benefits provided. Despite financial constraints and increased public debt, the Government seeks to resolve disputes through dialogue and urges unions to prioritize settlements over strikes to ensure the continuity of essential services.
Tags: strike unions Education Minister Erica Stanford Palestine NCEA exams Health Minister Simeon Brown Health New Zealand Association of Salaried Medical Specialists public sector employees public debtGovernment's Efficient School Property Investment: $100M for New Classrooms
3 weeks ago | 135 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.
Tags: Erica Stanford Education Minister school property classrooms new school learning support classrooms infrastructure efficiency value for money fundingNew Curriculum Updates and Resources to Boost Student Achievement: Insights from Education Minister Erica Stanford
3 weeks ago | 137 viewsThe 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.
Tags: Government student achievement curriculum updates resources assessments Education Minister Erica Stanford learning areas teachers implementationGovernment's Mandate on Structured Literacy and Math Improves Student Engagement and Ability, ERO Report Confirms
3 weeks ago | 159 viewsThe Education Review Office (ERO) research confirms that the Government's decision to mandate structured literacy and mathematics has led to improved student engagement and ability. Teachers, parents, and students have reported better progress in English and maths, with new approaches like structured literacy improving attention and behavior in the classroom. The government's investment in teacher training and resources has resulted in 80% of teachers changing their teaching methods, with a focus on explicit teaching techniques benefiting all schools, particularly those in lower socio-economic communities.
Tags: Education Review Office Government structured literacy structured mathematics student engagement ability Education Minister Erica Stanford primary school teachers English mathsStructured Literacy Mandate Boosting Reading Success Nationwide, Education Minister Reports
3 weeks ago | 142 viewsThe Government's mandate of structured literacy is positively impacting reading achievement nationwide, according to Education Minister Erica Stanford. All primary schools now teach structured literacy and the new English curriculum, with new entrants undergoing a phonics check after 20 weeks to assess reading progress. Phonics data shows a significant increase in reading success, with improvements seen across the country, leading to a reduction in students needing targeted support and notable advancements in Māori and Pacific student achievement.
Tags: structured literacy reading achievement Education Minister Erica Stanford phonics data student achievement literacy reforms Māori students Pacific students equity decilesOECD TALIS 2024 Report: New Teachers Lack Confidence in Classroom Preparation
1 month ago | 197 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.Parent Boost Visitor Visa Applications Now Open for New Zealand Citizens and Residents | Up to 5 Years Stay
1 month ago | 200 viewsApplications are open for the Parent Boost Visitor Visa in New Zealand, allowing parents of citizens and residents to visit for up to five years, meeting health, financial, and insurance requirements. The visa aims to balance the desires of migrants with parents overseas for longer visits while protecting public services. Additionally, initiatives like smart skilled migrant residency pathways are part of efforts to attract talent, support businesses, and boost the economy.
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