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Educators First in Line to Vote Early for Pay Equity
Monday, 11 September 2017, 11:19 am | NZEI Te Riu Roa
When early voting opened this morning, early childhood teachers were among a group of women led by Kristine Bartlett who met in central Wellington to vote for equal pay. More >>
Charter schools a huge distraction that aren't helping Maori
Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 12:35 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
NZEI Te Riu Roa is calling for an end to the charter school experiment, and for all political parties to meet with education experts and agree on what's needed to improve education for all Maori and Pasifika children. More >>
One school, one month, 11 hospitalised due to cold homes
Wednesday, 8 February 2017, 5:15 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
Transcript of NZEI Te Riu Roa oral submission to the Government Administration Select Committee hearing into the Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill (No 2). More >>
International results show National Standards failure - NZEI
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 1:50 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
Latest international results in maths and science indicate the Government's National Standards programme has failed, NZEI Te Riu Roa says. More >>
Mixed reaction to changes for learning support
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 12:46 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
Today’s release of a Cabinet paper outlining changes to support for children with special education learning needs has some positive developments but also raises a number of concerns, says NZEI Te Riu Roa. More >>
NZEI congratulates new Education Secretary
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 3:10 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
NZEI Te Riu Roa congratulates Iona Holstead on her appointment as Education Secretary, and looks forward to working with her in the interests of children and young people. More >>
Still no justice for annualised support staff
Friday, 16 September 2016, 9:44 am | NZEI Te Riu Roa
NZEI Te Riu Roa rejects the Ministry of Education’s decision to not pay annualised support staff for a fortnight at the end of the annual payment cycle. More >>
South Auckland educators set to oppose funding proposals
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 4:40 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
What: Over 3000 NZEI Te Riu Roa and PPTA union members in South Auckland are set to gather tomorrow to discuss the Government’s proposal to reintroduce bulk funding. This will be the largest and last of over 50 meetings held around New Zealand over ... More >>
More funding needed to support toddlers and young children
Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 12:25 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
An increased focus proposed by Government on early intervention for toddlers and children who need extra learning support is welcome, but more funding and removal of a staffing freeze is needed to address already long waiting lists for toddlers ... More >>
Employment Court vindicates NZEI
Friday, 19 August 2016, 11:18 am | NZEI Te Riu Roa
The Employment Court has upheld the Employment Relations Authority’s ruling that the Ministry of Education was incorrect in its decision to cut the fortnightly pay of around 6000 school support staff this year. More >>
Campaign launched to reverse school funding freeze
Monday, 15 August 2016, 11:57 am | NZEI Te Riu Roa
NZEI Te Riu Roa will launch a nationwide campaign on Monday to reverse the Government’s freeze on school operations funding in order to secure sustainable resourcing for school support staff. More >>
Panel discussion on gagging of education professionals
Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 2:01 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
The growing pressure on professionals such as teachers, scientists and doctors to ”tow the party line” is being discussed at forums in Auckland tomorrow and Wellington on Friday. More >>
Early childhood education faces yet another funding squeeze
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 4:55 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
Kindergartens and early childhood education centres will face an even bigger battle to maintain quality teaching and learning following the Budget announcement that there will be no increase in funding. More >>
Educators welcome anti-charter school bill
Thursday, 7 April 2016, 5:19 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
NZEI Te Riu Roa is pleased that the abolition of charter schools will be considered by parliament, following the drawing of Chris Hipkins’ private members’ bill from the ballot. More >>
ERO maths report shows need for quality teaching
Tuesday, 22 March 2016, 11:17 am | NZEI Te Riu Roa
An Education Review Office report linking early mathematics skills to later academic achievement is another indication of the importance of quality teaching in early childhood education. More >>
Report highlights risks of Government policies
Monday, 21 March 2016, 12:16 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
A report showing that there is an increased risk for young children in full-time childcare highlights the risks of the Government’s “bums on seats” approach to funding early childhood education, says NZEI Te Riu Roa National President Louise ... More >>
International study reveals NZ’s high level of literacy
Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 4:22 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
The acknowledgement that New Zealand is among the top five literate countries in the world is welcomed by NZEI Te Riu Roa. More >>
Early childhood educators support paid parental leave bill
Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 3:44 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
Early childhood educators say parents need more paid parental leave so they can choose to be at home with babies More >>
NZEI opposes charter school sponsorship plan
Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 11:52 am | NZEI Te Riu Roa
NZEI Te Riu Roa says the Government’s proposal to allow universities to sponsor charter schools is another desperate attempt to embed the failed model of schooling. More >>
International study praises professionalism of NZ's Teachers
Saturday, 13 February 2016, 12:17 pm | NZEI Te Riu Roa
A new OECD study has shown that New Zealand teachers are among the most professional in the world. Unlike many countries, that quality is consistent across schools, regardless of decile. More >>
