12 March, 2010
The increasingly desperate behaviour of Labour's education spokesman was criticised by parents attending community meetings on National Standards in Auckland last night, says Education Minister Anne Tolley.
Read full release >>11 March, 2010
An increased focus on frontline services at the Ministry of Education will enhance support for teachers, says Education Minister Anne Tolley.
Read full release >>10 March, 2010
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.
Read full release >>9 March, 2010
Teachers, principals and whanau have been asked to help contribute to new draft National Standards for Māori-medium education programmes, says Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples.
Read full release >>2 March, 2010
Education Minister Anne Tolley has outlined Government plans to help schools crack down on truancy.
Read full release >>2 March, 2010
What the Maori Battalion achieved in battle, their mokopuna are emulating in classrooms, laboratories and lecture halls and marae all over New Zealand, according to Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples.
Read full release >>1 March, 2010
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 >>26 February, 2010
Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples congratulates Te Wharekura o Manurewa on today's agreement with Education Minister Anne Tolley that the kura be established in its own right from the beginning of April.
Read full release >>25 February, 2010
Hon Heather Roy speech at the Launch and Signing of the Contract for Provision of Special Education Specialist Qualifications; Tea Gardens, Museum Building, Massey University, Wellington; Thursday, February 25 2010.
Read full speech >>18 February, 2010
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
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 >>16 February, 2010
Hon Heather Roy speech to the Independent Schools of New Zealand (ISNZ) Annual Cocktail Function; The Grand Hall, Parliament; Tuesday, February 16 2010.
Read full speech >>12 February, 2010
Hon Heather Roy address to the Auckland Disability Law Workshop on the Review of Special Education; Western Springs Garden Community Hall, Western Springs, Auckland; Friday, February 12 2010.
Read full speech >>10 February, 2010
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
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
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 >>3 February, 2010
Hon Heather Roy speech to launch the 'Review of Special Education: discussion document'; Evans Bay Intermediate School, Wellington; Wednesday, February 3 2010.
Read full speech >>3 February, 2010
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today opened public consultation on the Review of Special Education initiated as part of ACT and National's commitment to providing all students in New Zealand with the opportunities and tools they need to fulfil their potential.
Read full release >>3 February, 2010
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today expressed her support for the Government's new National Standards, an important policy that will provide parents with much-needed information about their children's educational progress.
Read full release >>2 February, 2010
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 >>2 February, 2010
Address to the Corelli School of the Arts; Anzac Road, Browns Bay, Auckland; Tuesday, February 2 2010.
Read full speech >>1 February, 2010
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy will tomorrow meet students who have received assistance to attend an independent school under the Aspire Scholarship scheme she launched as part of ACT and National's broader initiative to widen school choice for young people and their families.
Read full release >>28 January, 2010
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 >>21 December, 2009
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
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 will open at New Zealand secondary schools in 2010, Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced.
Read full release >>8 December, 2009
8 December, 2009
The number of international students coming to New Zealand is increasing, Education Minister Anne Tolley announced today.
Read full release >>4 December, 2009
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 around the country are set to receive ICT upgrades as part of the Government's commitment to high speed broadband in schools.
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