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Thursday, May 31, 2012

Teachers ramp up opposition to cuts

Intermediate schools are planning to give the Ministry of Education the cold shoulder over funding cuts.
Teachers ramp up opposition to cuts | NATIONAL News

$43 million should be saved from private school subsidy

QPEC is calling on the Minister of Education to save $43 million from education by reducing the government subsidy to private schools rather than increasing class sizes at public schools.

$43 million should be saved from private school subsidy | Scoop News

Education Minister Hekia Parata Heckled By Teachers

Education Minister Hekia Parata has denied allegations of arrogance, after protesters in Wellington claimed she refused to accept a letter signed by over 100 people opposed to bigger class sizes.

Education Minister Hekia Parata Heckled By Teachers... | Stuff.co.nz

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Schools to lose max of two teachers

Amid concerns teachers are targets in the Government’s zero Budget, Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced a cap, meaning no school will lose more than two teachers. The majority will lose one at most.

Schools to lose max of two teachers - Story - Politics - 3 News

Labour would reverse National’s class size increases

Labour will reverse National’s short-sighted and damaging plan to increase our children’s class sizes when it is elected to Government, says Labour Leader David Shearer.

Labour would reverse National’s class size increases | Scoop News

Future of intermediate schools needs discussion

One education provider reckons the intermediate school model in New Zealand has run its course.

Future of intermediate schools needs discussion - Latest Education News - Keep up with Newstalk ZB

Education policy forgets the heroes

Expanding class sizes will belittle the efforts of our teachers, writes John Minto, national chairman of the Quality Public Education Coalition.
John Minto: Education policy forgets the heroes - National - NZ Herald News