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

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

Harawira backs principal's stand on class size

"One of the secondary effects of the Ministry of Education's nasty and mean-spirited attack on Moerewa School was to scare other principals into keeping their mouths shut," said Mana leader, Hone Harawira.
Harawira backs principal's stand on class size | Voxy.co.nz

Class Size Crisis Doesn’t Stop at Intermediates

The President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation, Paul Drummond welcomes the decision to re-examine the proposed staff:student ratios for Intermediate Schools but warns that the working party needs to extend its brief.
Class Size Crisis Doesn’t Stop at Intermediates | Scoop News

Hekia Parata speaks a foreign language…or maybe that’s all politicians?

Pat Brittenden questions Hekia Parata and translates her responses for others to understand.

Hekia Parata speaks a foreign language…or maybe that’s all politicians? – Pat Brittenden

Quiet learning is banished from open-plan classrooms

John Parker, a writer of children's books, worries about one of the downsides of charter schools.

John Parker: Quiet learning is banished from open-plan classrooms - Opinion - NZ Herald News

National’s Education Plans Get ‘Not Achieved’

New Zealand families, who are working harder than ever, paying their taxes, and making the right choices for their kids expect the government to provide the best education possible, Labour Leader David Shearer says.

National’s Education Plans Get ‘Not Achieved’ | Scoop News

What is the future for technology in the NZ Curriculum?

Budget attacks specialist teaching - Greens

The Green Party is calling on the Government to rethink the cuts to education announced in the Budget before we lose technology teaching from intermediate and primary schools.

Budget attacks specialist teaching - Greens | Voxy.co.nz

Will technology survive in your school?

Govt rethinks move to bigger class sizes

Govt rethinks move to bigger class sizes | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News

Working group or stalling tactic?