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Sustainable solutions to teacher shortages needed
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 3:23 pm | PPTA
Today the government announced a suite of measures they say will fix teacher shortages. While the announcement demonstrates an acknowledgment from government that more needs to be done, the proposals are insufficient to solve the underlying problems plaguing ... More >>
Secondary teachers support student climate action
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 11:18 am | PPTA
PPTA, the union and professional association for secondary teachers, welcomes the energy and engagement shown by New Zealand students in their fight for climate justice. More >>
Teachers tautoko report on children's views
Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 12:55 pm | PPTA
Secondary teachers welcome the “What makes a good life? Children and young peoples’ view on well-being” report and tautoko its findings. More >>
Mediation proves a productive step
Friday, 14 December 2018, 3:07 pm | PPTA
PPTA and the Ministry of Education met yesterday for mediated bargaining talks about their collective agreement negotiations. More >>
Kiwis agree - give teachers what they need
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 10:39 am | PPTA
Polling over recent months shows 89% of Kiwis want more money spent on education, ahead of other issues. More >>
Secondary teachers welcome bold thinking
Friday, 7 December 2018, 1:04 pm | PPTA
Secondary teachers welcome the Tomorrow’s Schools taskforce report and are excited to see bold and fresh thinking about the education system. More >>
Teachers reject another inadequate government offer
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 10:26 am | PPTA
The PPTA has rejected a third offer from the government for the secondary teachers’ collective agreement. More >>
Secondary teachers vote to reject government offer
Friday, 23 November 2018, 5:02 pm | PPTA
Secondary teachers have voted overwhelmingly to reject the government’s offer for settlement of their collective agreement and have authorised strike action during term one, 2019. More >>
Repeal of charter school law welcomed by secondary teachers
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 4:23 pm | PPTA
The government’s support for quality public education has been demonstrated today with the passage of the bill repealing charter schools. More >>
If you don’t count it, you can’t fix it
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 12:15 pm | PPTA
Maths and statistics teachers around the country will be baffled by the government’s latest forecast of teachers required out to 2025. Instead of quantifying the shortage, the Ministry of Education has done its sums under the assumption that there were ... More >>
Secondary teachers reject government’s offer
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 3:39 pm | PPTA
Today at the PPTA annual conference, delegates representating over 17,000 secondary teachers expressed strong concerns about the impact on secondary teacher recruitment and retention if the government doesn’t make significant improvments to their offer. More >>
Secondary teachers meet to discuss government’s offer
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 9:22 am | PPTA
Secondary teachers from around the country meet in Wellington today to discuss a recommendation that they reject the government’s offer for their collective agreement. More >>
Secondary teachers begin discussions
Tuesday, 7 August 2018, 1:22 pm | PPTA
Today, the union representing secondary teachers, PPTA, started discussions with the government for a new collective agreement. More >>
Teachers united in their expectations for negotiations
Wednesday, 13 June 2018, 2:54 pm | PPTA
PPTA members have voted overwhelmingly to approve the main claims they’ll be taking into negotiations with the government later in the year. The claim was the culmination of two years of consultation, research and discussion. More >>
Teacher shortages worst since surveys began
Monday, 21 May 2018, 4:29 pm | PPTA
An annual survey of secondary school principals has found that schools right around the country are experiencing significant teacher shortages, worse than last year’s results and in some cases, worse than ever before. More >>
Budget puts big challenges in secondary education aside
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 4:05 pm | PPTA
Secondary teachers see Budget 2018 more as doing the surveying and marking out the site rather than laying foundations for the much needed improvements in the sector. More >>
Teachers parade with pride
Friday, 16 February 2018, 9:44 am | PPTA
For the first time, early childhood, primary and secondary teachers will be marching together in the Auckland Pride Parade. More >>
Charter school removal a great day
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 2:48 pm | PPTA
Students, teachers and parents will all benefit from the government’s decision to back public education in New Zealand by removing the legislation that created charter schools. More >>
Democracy returns to Education Council at last
Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 10:51 am | PPTA
Secondary teachers are starting the new school year with the good news that democracy is being restored to the Education Council. Teachers will again have the right to elect their own representatives. PPTA and teachers around the country have been campaigning ... More >>
Some help to fix secondary teacher shortages
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 2:58 pm | PPTA
Some help to fix secondary teacher shortages The Labour-led government’s package to address teacher shortages is welcomed by secondary teachers around the country. PPTA president, Jack Boyle says, “There is no doubt the previous National-led government ... More >>
