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NationalJune 10

National Standards trends a concern: Parata

Education Minister Hekia Parata says the latest National Standards data reveals some concerning trends, including a decline in the rate of achievement as the year level increases, especially in mathematics.
National Standards trends a concern: Parata
National Standards trends a concern: Parata
DunedinNovember 1

Candidates attend forum on education

Concerns about primary school support staff and continuing controversy over National Standards were highlighted at a lively "speak up for education" pre-election meeting in Dunedin last night.
DunedinSeptember 23

Labour vow welcomed

The majority of Otago primary and intermediate principals have welcomed the Labour Party's vow to scrap compulsory National Standards should the party win the forthcoming general election.
Labour vow welcomed
Labour vow welcomed
OpinionSeptember 13

Need for urgency in implementing National Standards

National Standards should be given a chance to prove their worth, Keith Furniss, of Dunedin, says.
North OtagoSeptember 13

School 'let down' over charter action

The Pembroke School board of trustees feels "let down" after the Ministry of Education used the Education Act to force the school to amend their annual charter to include National Standards targets.
School 'let down' over charter action
School 'let down' over charter action
North OtagoAugust 29

Outrage at treatment of school

Outrage has flared across the New Zealand education sector at the Ministry of Education's punishment of Pembroke School, and some believe the punitive measures will only intensify for the school board and others who challenge National Standards.
EditorialAugust 24

Standoff over standards

Few would argue with the contention our education system should do better at instructing pupils in the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic.
Standoff over standards
Standoff over standards
NationalJune 29

Schools across NZ join forces

Thirty-three Otago and Southland primary schools will be among more than 300 nationwide which will defy the Government's National Standards policy tomorrow in what is expected to be the most visual rebellion so far.
NationalFebruary 15

First year of National Standards effectively a trial: Key

Prime Minister John Key used a visit to a school with a "special friend", Australian leader Julia Gillard, to acknowledge National Standards had not gone as smoothly as planned.
NationalFebruary 12

Schools rally against National Standards

Thirty-one primary and intermediate school boards of trustees in Otago and Southland have joined a group of nearly 300 boards nationwide which are "overwhelmingly committed" to defying compliance with the Ministry of Education's National Standards.
Schools rally against National Standards
Schools rally against National Standards
NationalNovember 4

Every board chairman gets a letter and a call

The Ministry of Education has started contacting the boards of trustees of every primary and intermediate school in the country to find out their stance on National Standards.
Every board chairman gets a letter and a call
Every board chairman gets a letter and a call
DunedinOctober 8

Principals reject ERO Maori pupil findings

Otago principals have rejected the findings of an Education Review Office (ERO) report which found the education practices in New Zealand schools are failing Maori pupils.
Principals reject ERO Maori pupil findings
Principals reject ERO Maori pupil findings
NationalSeptember 30

New president's focus on national standards

The Otago Primary Principals' Association believes the fight against national standards in New Zealand primary and intermediate schools may shift up another gear with the election of a new president at the New Zealand Educational Institute.
QueenstownSeptember 21

Enjoyment in learning chief aim

National Standards are an unnecessary hindrance to teachers in the pursuit of their work, Glenorchy School board of trustees parent representative Yvonne Gollop tells James Beech.
Enjoyment in learning chief aim
Enjoyment in learning chief aim
NewsSeptember 14

Tolley says no to moratorium

Education Minister Anne Tolley is adamant there will be no moratorium on implementation of the National Standards while a newly formed advisory group discusses perceived flaws in the initiative.
Tolley says no to moratorium
Tolley says no to moratorium
DunedinSeptember 13

Tolley acts over National Standards

Minister of Education Anne Tolley has announced she will establish a National Standards advisory group.
Tolley acts over National Standards
Tolley acts over National Standards
QueenstownSeptember 12

Distance biggest issue

National Standards are a "one-size-fits-all" policy, but the support of the Parents, Teachers and Friends Association is "excellent", Glenorchy School board of trustees chairwoman Corrine Davis says.
Distance biggest issue
Distance biggest issue
QueenstownAugust 29

Minister sidesteps questions

Education Minister Anne Tolley provoked angry reaction when she hit back at about 550 principals opposed to National Standards and refused to stay for questions at a conference in Queenstown yesterday.
Minister sidesteps questions
Minister sidesteps questions
QueenstownAugust 23

Nurturing life-long love of learning key

National standards will have little impact on Arrowtown School as it already widely assesses its education practices to the highest standard, board of trustees chairwoman Tracey Gieck says.
Nurturing life-long love of learning key
Nurturing life-long love of learning key
DunedinAugust 17

Dunedin school refuses standards reports

North East Valley Normal School's board of trustees has refused to provide mid-year reports to parents this year in protest at National Standards.
Dunedin school refuses standards reports
Dunedin school refuses standards reports
NewsAugust 13

Otago principals back Canterbury colleagues

The Otago Primary Principals' Association has supported its Canterbury counterpart, which has asked boards of trustees in the region to hold off on reporting national standards until fundamental flaws are acknowledged and a sector-driven fix is in place.
Otago principals back Canterbury colleagues
Otago principals back Canterbury colleagues
OpinionJuly 21

Heartened by support for education change

Anne Tolley says National Standards are all about children, parents and lifting achievement - not about unions and federations.
Heartened by support for education change
Heartened by support for education change
NationalJuly 9

Fires burn on every front in education

Education Minister Anne Tolley will be given a prime speaking slot at the National Party conference in Auckland in a week's time - as well she should be.
Fires burn on every front in education
Fires burn on every front in education
EditorialJuly 2

National standards

Few issues in education have aroused more parental attention than the implementation of national standards in reading, writing and arithmetic for primary and intermediate school pupils.
National standards
National standards
NationalJune 22

Petition over national education standards presented

National education standards will make students feel like failures, Wellington's Mount Cook School principal Sandra McCallum says.