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It will now be easier for parents and schools to access information on providers of gifted and talented education following the launch of a redesigned website today, Associate Minister of Education Rodney Hide said.  

“The Ministry of Education’s 'Gifted and Talented Online' website provides a central place for best practice, research and smart tools for building the capability of gifted and talented students, Mr Hide said.

Education Minister Anne Tolley has welcomed the decision by primary school principals and teachers to accept new pay settlements.

“I commend the teachers and principals for recognising that these are fair offers in the current economic climate,” says Mrs Tolley.

“I also want to acknowledge the rational and reasonable approach of their union negotiators, alongside the efforts of the Ministry of Education.

“This gives peace of mind for parents and students, as schools can continue to focus on lifting achievement.

The Education Amendment Bill (No 2), which has passed the last of its Parliamentary stages, will increase educational opportunities, reduce bureaucracy and improve student safety, says Education Minister Anne Tolley.

“This Bill provides exciting new opportunities for Year 11 to 13 students by allowing them to participate in Trades Academies, removes unnecessary burdens on short-term child crèches, and ensures that those who pose a potential danger to children can be kept out of the classroom,” says Mrs Tolley.

Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples celebrated today’s launch of Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori as a significant step towards improving literacy and numeracy among students in Māori language immersion classes.

“Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori will help to raise achievement for Māori-medium students and to develop Māori-medium education,” says Dr Sharples.

Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples have announced the establishment of a new secondary school over two sites in Hamilton and Palmerston North.

Tai Wānanga, a Year 9 to 13 secondary school developed in conjunction with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, will deliver a tikanga-based education programme taught in English, but within a uniquely Māori environment.

Its curriculum will deliver employment-based qualifications as well as NCEA by aligning student learning to a pathway to employment or further study.

Education Minister Anne Tolley says the findings of an international study by the OECD show that more needs to be done to lift achievement for all New Zealand students.

The 2009 results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) compare the performance of 15-year-olds in reading literacy, maths and science.

“We have a lot to be proud of, as this study confirms our top students are among the best in the world,” says Mrs Tolley.

Education Minister Anne Tolley says consultation has begun to reorganise schools and strengthen education in South Dunedin.  

Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that Tamaki has been selected to receive a funding boost to increase participation in early childhood education.

Education Minister Anne Tolley will travel to the UK and France between 29 October and 8 November, and will vice-chair the meeting of OECD Education Ministers in Paris.

Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples say that an evaluation of the professional development programme, Te Kotahitanga, shows it improves motivation and t

Education Minister Anne Tolley and Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce have announced that the government is to cover the costs associated with providing the physical fi

Associate Minister of Education Rodney Hide today launched 'Success for All - Every School, Every Child', the Government's response to the Special Education Review.  The plan sets out changes

Education Minister Anne Tolley today signed an agreement with Libya's Secretary for Education and Science Research, Dr Abdulkabir Fakhry, to strengthen and increase New Zealand's educational and sc

Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples say the response to consultation over Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori (Māori-medium National Standards) has been po

Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced the establishment of an independent taskforce on early childhood education (ECE).

Following a review of the Aspire Scholarship scheme, Associate Education Minister Hon Rodney Hide was today pleased to announce changes to the scheme's eligibility criteria which will see more stud

 Associate Minister of Education Hon Rodney Hide today expressed sadness at the sudden passing of  Patricia Avenue Specialist School Principal Jill Weidenbohm yesterday.

Education Minister Anne Tolley says Labour MPs should check their facts before misleading the public yet again over early childhood education.

Education Minister Anne Tolley says the latest results from the National Education Monitoring Project (NEMP) show that maths achievement in primary schools has stood still over the last twelve year

Education Minister Anne Tolley says the vast majority of Canterbury schools and ECE services are set to open tomorrow, just over a week after the devastating earthquake.

Education Minister Anne Tolley has thanked principals, teachers, board members, students and Ministry of Education staff in Canterbury as they work to get schools up and running.

Education Minister Anne Tolley has paid tribute to Canterbury schools and ECE services as they attempt to get back to normal following the recent earthquake.

Education Minister Anne Tolley has today officially opened the new Mission Heights Early Learning Centre in Manukau City.

Education Minister Anne Tolley has asked parents to be patient as schools and ECE services recover from last weekend's earthquake and subsequent aftershocks.