Applications for 2023 Tagaloa Scholarships now open
The scholarships are awarded to Pacific people doing a Masters or Doctorate research that contributes to understanding of Pacific People’s experiences...
Ministry news
News from and about the Ministry of Education.
The Equity Index (EQI)
From January 2023, the Equity Index (EQI) will be used in place of deciles to determine school and kura equity funding.
New Mental Health Education guidance launched
New guidance designed to support wellbeing and the teaching and learning of mental health education in schools and kura was released today.
Promoting healthy food and nutrition in schools
Regulations will replace the soon to expire National Administration Guideline (NAG) 5(b) which currently requires schools to promote healthy food and nutrition.
More support for students and ākonga
Package of measures aimed at helping ākonga ‘catch up’ learning lost during Covid-19.
Kupe Scholarships recognise highly accomplished Māori and Pacific student teachers
The 2022 Kupe Scholarships for Māori and Pacific High Achievers has been awarded to 26 student teachers.
Ministry of Education, MATES in Construction work together for suicide prevention
Gifted Learners Awards 2022
Applications are now open for the 2022 Awards for Gifted Learners!
Apprenticeship Boost reaches milestone
'Better pathways' to address disengagement
The Government has announced more support for a number of community-led programmes to help more children and young people.