Hekia Parata
National Standards still lack dependability - report
An official report into National Standards has given the system a bad grade. Audio
Cook Islanders in NZ want more done to preserve language
Cook Island community in NZ says more needs to be done to preserve the language for future generations. Audio
Education Minister responds to ministry conclusions
Education Minister, Hekia Parata, responds to the Education Ministry's conclusions about NCEA pass rates. Audio
Reading, writing and 'rithmetic - who's got their sums right?
Staying with education, the Education Minister, Hekia Parata, is insisting national standards results released yesterday show primary and intermediate school pupils are doing better in reading… Audio
Education Minister discusses Christchurch school closures
Concern from principals, teachers and parents over yesterday's announcement of school closures and mergers in Christchurch. Audio
Closing Christchurch intermediates angry at short time frame
The principals of three Christchurch intermediate schools that will close at the end of the year say the schools that have to take their students next year will struggle to be ready. Audio
Education Minister talks on closures
More now on the Minister of Education sticking with her proposals in February to close or merge earthquake-hit Christchurch schools, with the exception of some New Brighton schools. Audio
Minister sticks by plan to close or merge Christchurch schools
The Minister of Education has stuck with her proposals in February to close or merge earthquake-hit Christchurch schools, with the exception of some New Brighton schools. Audio
Poor maths results in primary schools
The Education Minister is concerned about poor maths results in primary schools. Is it time to change the way maths is taught? Fiona Ell - Lecturer in Mathematics education at the University of… Audio
Hekia Parata says decisions are not yet final
Many parents, school staff and pupils in affected schools are upset and angry with the decisions. Audio
Minister of Education discusses plan
One school slated for closure that's won its argument to stay open is Burnside Primary - staff were celebrating this afternoon over a glass of wine. Audio
Hekia Parata
The Government's plans for reorganising schools in Christchurch will be unveiled today and the Education Minister insists everyone with a view has been listened to carefully. Audio
Special schools to close
The Education Minister, Hekia Parata, says the decision was made so that services and support can be provided to more children in their local community. Audio
Principals say other Christchurch-style school closures likely
Principals say school mergers and closures like those proposed for Christchurch are inevitable in other parts of the country too. They say a falling number of school children in many areas will… Audio
Education Minister says national standards are important
Education Minister, Hekia Parata. Audio
First snapshot of national standards data published
For the first time, a snapshot of student achievement under national standards has been made public today. Audio
Christchurch schools react to meeting with ministry
The first in a series of meetings between Canterbury schools and the Education Ministry about a proposed shake up of the region's schools has left some principals feeling more positive - but others… Audio
Education Minister on Christchurch school proposals
Listening to that report was the Education Minister, Hekia Parata. Audio
Christchurch schools in danger of closing are named
Christchurch school leaders are in shock and some have been crying this afternoon after learning of the Government's plans for closing and merging schools. Audio
National responds to Labour's education plan
National's education spokesperson is Hekia Parata. Audio