7/06/2018

A Tribute to Jo Vaughan

Jo Vaughan, an active union campaigner and champion of school support staff, has succumbed to cancer at the age of 47.

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23/05/2018

Vital learning assistants worth much more: principal

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23/05/2018

Overview of the 2018 Budget for education

Overwhelmed by the amount of information out there about the Budget? Here’s a quick summary of how it affects education.

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11/05/2018

Budget 2018: Will the government do what it takes?

We all know the education system needs repair, but how much will it cost—and will the Government do what it takes?

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11/05/2018

I know why some kids struggle to learn – I see it every day

"I have never seen a time like this in my career in education. Poverty is everywhere, and it affects a child’s ability to learn. These kids have problems that no child should have."

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19/03/2018

ECE quality concerns and teacher shortage highlight funding issues

News stories today about the dire shortage of qualified early childhood teachers and poor quality care at some centres have again highlighted funding issues and the importance of the ECE pay equity claim that NZEI Te Riu Roa is developing.

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14/03/2018

Making a submission on the Education Amendment Bill

Now is the time to make sure our win in getting National Standards and charter schools scrapped is cemented in law! Here's how to make a submission to the Select Committee...

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11/12/2017

NZEI Te Riu Roa Scholarships for ECE and support staff

Applications for some great scholarships are now open for Early Childhood and Support Staff members.

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15/11/2017

Worksite representative elections are coming up

Worksite rep elections are coming up, and with 2018 being a big year for our union, it's a great time to step into the role.

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25/10/2017

Briefing to the Incoming Minister

See what we've told the new Minister for Education, Chris Hipkins, Associate Ministers Tracey Martin and Jenny Salesa, and Associate Minister for Māori Education, Kelvin Davis

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21/06/2017

What's in the SSCA/KRCA terms of settlement?

Find out what's in the KRCA/SSCA terms of settlement.

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1/08/2016

Thinking about the Purpose of Education – Prof Yong Zhao

What’s an “average” seven year old? This is a question world acclaimed educationalist Yong Zhou posed to New Zealand audiences when he visited in July.

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7/07/2015

Tribute to Te Iria Mārama Whiu

Nō Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi ngā iwi, ko te hapu ko Ngāti He. I te wā e ora ana tēnei kuia, he wahine pukumahi, he wahine kamakama, he wahine toa, he wahine tohetohe, he wahine kaingākau, ki te ao kai-ako, ara te ako tamari

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2/07/2015

Important changes under Vulnerable Children Act 2014

July 1 marked an important milestone in implementing regulatory and other changes that will have a considerable impact on schools, teachers and anyone who works with children.

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5/03/2015

A chance to keep teachers' voices on EDUCANZ

The Government has abolished teachers' professional body, the Teachers Council and removed right for teachers to vote for representatives on its replacement, EDUCANZ

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