November 14th, 2024

Education

6 months ago

NZEI Te Riu Roa raises concerns over government cuts to learning support staff

A media release issued by NZEI Te Riu Roa brings to light the union's criticism of the government's decision to cut staff at...

7 months ago

New Zealand accelerates residency for overseas secondary teachers to address shortages

In a significant policy shift aimed at bolstering the New Zealand education sector, Immigration and Education Minister Erica Stanford announced on Wednesday...

1 year ago

NZEI expresses disappointment over Budget 2023's primary education funding

The largest education union in Aotearoa, NZEI Te Riu Roa, expressed disappointment over this year’s Budget, citing a lack of investment in primary education...

1 year ago

Primary teachers decline third pay rise offer amid mounting classroom pressures

New Zealand primary school teachers have voted to turn down a third pay offer from the Ministry of Education, as growing living costs and...

1 year ago

Rolling strikes approved by New Zealand area school teachers

NZEI Te Riu Roa, New Zealand's largest education union, has announced that area school teachers across the country have voted in favour of taking...

1 year ago

New maths and literacy assessment introduced, other NCEA changes delayed

Starting next year, all school leavers in New Zealand with NCEA will be required to have minimum maths and literacy skills through a new...

1 year ago

Primary school teachers to vote on improved collective employment agreement offer

Following the largest education strike in New Zealand's history in March, primary school teachers are set to vote on an improved collective employment agreement...

1 year ago

Growth of Te Reo Māori education: enrollments reflect deepening connection to Māori culture

Te Reo Māori, the indigenous language of New Zealand, has seen a significant increase in interest and participation in recent years. This data story...