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SCHOOLnews GOVERNMENT INVESTING IN NEW TEACHERS AND COVID IMPACT SUPPORT

Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti has announced that the Government is continuing to invest in teachers and students, through a multi-million-dollar package to boost teacher supply and provide extra support for young people whose learning has been disrupted by COVID-19. “Teacher supply has long been a priority for us. Ensuring we have more teachers is vital to ensure our kids are getting the education they need.”

Education Minister Chris Hipkins added that as well as increasing teacher supply, the Government is also ensuring New Zealand’s young people, whose learning has been disrupted by COVID-19, won’t fall behind.

“We know that young people have missed some crucial time in the classroom throughout the last two and a half years and we need to address the impact of that headon.” Read more here.

Supporting Kids’ Learning Success

Improved student achievement is a step closer with the launch of Hei Raukura mo¯ te Mokopuna (Te Reo Matatini me te Pa¯ngarau) and The Literacy, Communication and Maths Strategy action plans. “We are making some much-needed changes to the way we support the teaching and learning of literacy and maths. They include the introduction of a standard teaching model (common practise model) which will mean that teaching in these areas is consistent. We’ll also ensure that our teachers are well supported to deliver teaching and learning that fits their learners’ needs.” Read more here.

Will the Equity Index be an Improvement?

In 2023, the Ministry of Education will move from using the decile system to distribute equity funding to primary, intermediate, and secondary schools, to using their newly developed Equity Index (EQI). “There are advantages in introducing this new system, but there are also risks.”

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Innovation Education Gets Government Backing

Education New Zealand (ENZ) has allocated $1.6 million to six “innovative” education specialists as the country’s sector adapts to the post-Covid environment. The six awardees will be handed support ranging from $200,000 to $300,000 for individual projects over the next 12 months. “The quality of the entrants was a clear indication of New Zealand ingenuity, market knowledge and cutting-edge innovation.” Read more here.

Boost for Agri and Horticulture Science in Schools

More young minds eyeing food and fibre careers is the aim of new Government support for agricultural and horticultural science teachers in secondary schools. “New Zealand’s food and fibre sector is the backbone of our economy and is how more than 367,000 people earn a living. We’re working hard to build resilience and meet future workforce demand as the sector grows.” Read more here.

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