10 March, 2010
Ministry to be more efficient, less bureaucratic
The Ministry of Education will look at reshaping its role, size and focus in the next stage of its ongoing change programme says Education Minister Anne Tolley.
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2 March, 2010
Getting tough on truancy
Education Minister Anne Tolley has outlined Government plans to help schools crack down on truancy.
Read full release >>1 March, 2010
Time for union to move on
It's time for the NZEI to get off the protest bus and get on board with National Standards to support children, parents and teachers says Education Minister Anne Tolley.
Read full release >>18 February, 2010
New service academy for Auckland
A new service academy will open at Auckland's Waitakere College next month, Education Minister Anne Tolley and Waitakere MP Paula Bennett announced today.
Read full release >>17 February, 2010
Independent advisory group for National Standards
Education Minister Anne Tolley has appointed five respected figures to an independent technical advisory group which will support the implementation of National Standards in reading, writing and maths.
Read full release >>10 February, 2010
Removing red tape for gym crèches
The Government is to remove unnecessary red tape for crèches at gyms and shopping malls, Education Minister Anne Tolley said today.
Read full release >>9 February, 2010
National Standards Training for Trainers
Good morning everyone and thank you for your warm welcome. It's a pleasure to be here today to talk to you.
Read full speech >>6 February, 2010
Huge support for National Standards
Education Minister Anne Tolley says today's Nielsen survey results in the New Zealand Herald confirm the overwhelming support parents have for National Standards.
Read full release >>2 February, 2010
National Standards introduced
Education Minister Anne Tolley today welcomed the introduction of National Standards in primary and intermediate schools as many students return from their summer break.
Read full release >>28 January, 2010
Supporting National Standards
Today's report in the Dominion Post which suggests that $26 million is being spent on a "charm offensive" on National Standards is wrong, says Education Minister Anne Tolley.
Read full release >>22 December, 2009
Minister releases Tertiary Education Strategy
The Tertiary Education Strategy 2010-2015 released today will ensure the sector is more responsive to the needs of students and employers, says Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley.
Read full release >>21 December, 2009
Aorangi School
Education Minister Anne Tolley has welcomed the outcome of the judicial review at the High Court in Christchurch into the closure process for Aorangi School.
Read full release >>16 December, 2009
Bill to improve polytechnics passes third reading
The Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill passed today will improve the performance of polytechnics, says Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley.
Read full release >>16 December, 2009
Alarming report shows need for urgent action
Education Minister Anne Tolley says immediate action is needed to help New Zealand's youngest students, following the release of an alarming report by the Education Review Office (ERO).
Read full release >>11 December, 2009
Seven new Service Academies confirmed
Seven new Service Academies will open at New Zealand secondary schools in 2010, Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced.
Read full release >>8 December, 2009
International student numbers on the rise
The number of international students coming to New Zealand is increasing, Education Minister Anne Tolley announced today.
Read full release >>4 December, 2009
PPPs being considered for new school property
The Ministry of Education and Treasury are assessing the suitability of public private partnerships (PPPs) for building and maintaining some new school property, the Minister of Education Anne Tolley has announced.
Read full release >>2 December, 2009
100 more schools to receive broadband boost
100 more schools around the country are set to receive ICT upgrades as part of the Government's commitment to high speed broadband in schools.
Read full release >>27 November, 2009
Raising achievement for Pasifika students
Education Minister Anne Tolley says the revised Pasifika Education Plan 2009-2012, which was launched today, will focus on raising achievement among Pasifika students.
Read full release >>26 November, 2009
Students benefit from $10.8 million ICT scheme
Government is investing $10.8 million in a three-year programme to support teachers to use digital technology to boost student achievement, says Education Minister Anne Tolley.
Read full release >>24 November, 2009
Aorangi School to close
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that Aorangi School in Christchurch will close on 27 January 2010.
Read full release >>24 November, 2009
$8 million boost for high-performing polytechnics
Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that 12 polytechnics and institutes of technology are to provide up to 700 new student places following an $8 million funding boost.
Read full release >>20 November, 2009
Minister welcomes changes to Bill
Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley has welcomed the changes to the Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill made through the Select Committee process.
Read full release >>18 November, 2009
Summer scholarships a success
The Government's summer research scholarships scheme has proved to be a success says Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley.
Read full release >>13 November, 2009
Waimokoia School to close
Waimokoia Residential School in Auckland is to close, Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced.
Read full release >>11 November, 2009
$29.8 million boost for school buildings
Education Minister Anne Tolley has today announced additional funding of $29.8 million for new buildings at 27 schools across New Zealand.
Read full release >>2 November, 2009
Minister signs education agreement with China
Education Minister Anne Tolley and China's Ambassador to New Zealand, Mr Zhang Limin, today signed an education agreement at Parliament which focuses on enhancing education research, science and technology links between New Zealand and China.
Read full release >>30 October, 2009
Alternative Education contracts to be extended
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that Alternative Education contracts with schools will be extended for 2010.
Read full release >>30 October, 2009
Minister acknowledges World Teachers Day
Education Minister Anne Tolley has acknowledged the valuable work being done by New Zealand's teachers as they celebrate World Teachers Day.
Read full release >>29 October, 2009
Extension for teacher registration targets
The timeframe for achieving the 80 per cent teacher registration target in teacher-led, centre-based Early Childhood Education (ECE) services has been extended to 2012, Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced.
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