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The Education Minister says she's excited to expand maths tutoring - after a pilot with 3,000 children launched. About $40 million will go into small-group tutoring in years seven and eight. It's part of a $100 million boost in maths funding over four years, announced as part of Budget 2025. Erica Stanford says just 20 hours of tutoring is already producing a marked improvement. She says it's great for students. "They can now be involved in the whole class teaching because they understand the concepts - so it's been massively positive across the board." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition leader says there is no justification for the Education Minister, Erica Stanford, to have been using a personal email address to access documents, including unreleased pre-Budget material. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook.

In today's episode, the Opposition leader says there is no justification for the Education Minister, Erica Stanford, to have been using a personal email address to access documents, the Corrections Minister has asked officials to look at how shorter sentences relate to higher levels of re-offending and whether longer sentences allow better rehabilitation for offenders, New Zealand's film industry is hoping for another plot twist, after US President Donald Trump suggested he might impose a 100 percent tariff on films that aren't made in America, and Homegrown New Zealand music festival will set up at Hamilton's Claudelands Oval next year, returning to where it all began.

Official Information documents show Education Minister Erica Stanford had forwarded emails to her personal email address, some of which included details of government policies and Budget documents. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 5 May 2025, FTA negotiations with India start this week and the Trade Minister is on the show to call for calm as Donald Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign movies. 40% of retail crime goes unreported and Auckland butcher Reuben Sharples tells Heather the brazen thefts he's experienced in the past couple of days. The eye-watering cost of having a wedding in New Zealand is leading to people inviting fewer people - or even having nobody there at all. Plus, the Huddle debates whether Education Minister is really in trouble for sending hundreds of official documents to her private email - or whether printer problems are sort of relatable. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Minister says a new tool for parents will provide a clear, easy-to-understand guide on what children will be learning in English and maths under the new curriculum. Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Alexa Cook.

Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee of Fine Gael is in Killarney for the Joint Managerial Body (JMB) conference which is taking place in the Europe Hotel. JMB represents voluntary secondary schools. Jerry asked her about current issues in education. He also asked her the decision by NAMA chief Brendan McDonagh from Killorglin who no longer wishes to be considered for the role of CEO of the Government's new Housing Activation Office, the so-called housing tsar role. The opposition has been critical of reports that had he taken up the position, he would still retain his NAMA salary of around €430,000

The latest addition to the school curriculum will have kids learning about money. The Education Minister's making financial literacy a compulsory topic for Years 1-10. Several financial organisations, banks, and charities have partnered with the Government to deliver lessons on investment and taxes. Paua Wealth Management CEO Donna Nicolof told Kerre Woodham this is one of the single best initiatives implemented by the government. Nicolof has taught financial literacy in both Primary and Secondary schools, and she says the earlier children are taught, the better. She said she'd read some research on breaking the poverty cycle by teaching seven and eight year old children the basic concepts of budgeting and saving, and in her experience, they're absolutely able to pick this stuff up. Kids are able to understand concepts like the differences between needs and wants, budgeting, saving, and living within your means – things Nicolof says sets them up to make better decisions in life. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Government curriculum refresh is aiming to give school kids more grasp of money management. The Education Minister's making financial literacy a compulsory topic for Years 1 to 10. The Government's teaming up with financial organisations, banks, and charities for lessons on investment and taxes. Banqer CEO Simon Brown told Mike Hosking that on an international level, we don't stack up too badly, but there's a wide variety in the level of financial education given by schools. He says that some schools do a great job delivering to all students, but in others financial education is completely lacking, and as a result, student preparedness is left up to chance. Brown believes a lot of people appreciate the importance and value of financial education, so to see this plan come to fruition is an exciting step. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Government curriculum refresh is aiming to give school kids more grasp of money management. The Education Minister's making financial literacy a compulsory topic for years one to ten. The Government is teaming up with financial organisations, banks, and charities for lessons on investment and taxes. Erica Stanford says kids will learn a small dose each year, increasing in complexity as they get older - in order to build up financial skills over their time at school. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Government curriculum refresh is aiming to give school kids more grasp of money management. The Education Minister's making financial literacy a compulsory topic for years one to ten. The Government is teaming up with financial organisations, banks, and charities for lessons on investment and taxes. Erica Stanford says kids will learn a small dose each year, increasing in complexity as they get older - in order to build up financial skills over their time at school. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is taking action on calls made from those in the trade industry. Experts will now be able to run things in their own way as an overhaul of apprenticeships is taking shape. An independent, industry-led model will be introduced early next year. Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmons joins Tim Beveridge. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deb talks to the Education Minister about some issues we’re seeing in schools. Plus – HOW much did Toronto city councillors spend on podcasts? GUESTS: Paul Calandra - Ontario Education Minister Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data

Four in five longer-serving teachers say they couldn't afford to enter the profession today, according to a stark new survey by the Teachers' Union of Ireland . Education Minister Heln McEntee says teachers will now be able to gain a permanent contract a year earlier. TUI president David Waters

Higher Education Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane is scheduled to visit the family of the Walter Sisulu University student who was killed during a protest. Yesterday Nkabane apologised to the students of Walter Sisulu University as well as the family of the student, after the university issued a statement saying that the deceased waas not a registered student nor a staff member at the university. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Fundiswa Mhlekude

Shadow Education Minister Jess Wilson joined Heidi Murphy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm liking the sound of Education Minister Erica Stanford's approach to sex education. But it won't be plain sailing, and she knows that. But there's a glaring gap in this new framework she's put out for consultation, with ideas of what kids might be taught and when from year 1 to year 13. I'll come back to the glaring gap. But Erica Stanford is going into this with her eyes wide open, knowing how fraught this can be – with some parents thinking that it's not a school's job to teacher their kids about sex and relationships. I'm the complete opposite. I think there is a role for parents in sex education, but it's in the area of values. Because a curriculum can't teach values – that's the sort of stuff kids learn from parents and caregivers. So let the kids get a consistent sex education at school and let the parents discuss how what they're being taught fits with their personal and family values. I've had a read-through of the draft guidelines which are all about making sure kids up and down the country —from the time they start school at age 5 to whenever they finish school— are taught the same stuff at the same time about sex and relationships. The Education Minister has been at pains to say that NZ First hasn't had its hands on the drafting of the framework, but it may as well have. Because I've read through the document and, from what I can see, the word “gender” is mentioned only once. And it's not used in a way that means kids being confused about their gender identity. There's pretty much nothing in there about gender identity, but there should be. Because, whether we like it or not, there are kids crying out for this. But that is something NZ First has been big on. With its demand —as part of its coalition deal with National— that the Government remove and replace the previous gender, sexuality, and relationship-based education guidelines. And as a result of that, we have these new guidelines which are out for consultation. But nothing in there about gender identity, which I think is a major shortcoming. Because, surely, our sex and relationship education needs to reflect the real-world, not one particular view of the world. And, surely, kids who are struggling with this can only benefit from what they're experiencing being acknowledged in the education they and their mates get. I'm not expecting you to get that if you haven't necessarily been through the experience of having a child with gender issues. I haven't, but I know people who have. And I reckon that, unless we've been through that experience, we have no real idea about the need for this to be included in the curriculum. I'm talking about the need for our sex education programme to be honest and realistic and to include some of the things that some of us would rather ignore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has put out a framework on relationships and sexuality education for consultation, after removing guidelines in June over New Zealand First's concerns about what it calls gender and sexuality ideology. The Education Minister said neither she nor New Zealand First has had any influence over the new framework, which updates the health curriculum last reviewed in 2007. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Education Minister wants to be the one taking the heat over sex education, not schools. The new draft curriculum is out for the first round of public consultation before it's written up later this year. It proposes children from Year Four learning about consent and gender stereotypes, while high schoolers learn about menstrual cycles and STIs. Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking currently, it's up to principals to go out to their community and specify what's taught. She says ERO reports found that to be very divisive, and sometimes schools and principles faced a lot of aggression from their communities over the content they taught. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Minister's looking to set it in stone what a school's ultimate goal should be. Erica Stanford's introducing a new Bill requiring boards to have attendance management plans. It includes amending school board objectives to make educational achievement the ultimate goal. Stanford told Mike Hosking she wants to make it clear. She says under the previous government it became very convoluted and it took away from the previous goal of having students achieve. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Education Minister Helen McEntee joined Ciara on the show this morning to discuss school places and what to do about the leaving cert grade inflation problem.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will this week visit Limpopo's Vhembe West District to hand over newly constructed toilets and assess progress at local schools. She will also provide a national update on efforts to eliminate pit toilets in schools following the missed March 31 deadline. For more Elvis Presslin spoke to Section27 spokesperson Pearl Nicodemus, the Organization has been tracking the eradication of pit latrines.

Education Minister Helen McEntee joined Ciara on the show this morning to discuss school places and what to do about the leaving cert grade inflation problem.

Where are our children's school places - Nicole met the Education Minister...Endometriosis - why are women being refused hysterectomies when they are begging for them, A new darts academy - could the next Littler or MVG be discovered right here in Cork & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Government says it has 'mutually agreed' with Lifecome Care to terminate the service provider's contract for Domiciliary Care and Home Support.Number Six says this was decided at a meeting this morning between the Health Minister, Care Agency and Lifecome Care Gibraltar management.It says all parties have agreed on a 30-day transition period to ensure a "smooth handover" of the service. Our reporter Ros Astengo has been following the story.Security arrangements at schools have been reviewed following a trespassing incident at Westside, according to the Minister for Education. Teachers and students barricaded themselves in classrooms after reports that a group of people from Spain had entered the school. Education Minister, John Cortes, told Parliament established protocols were put in place, with no danger to pupils or staff. News Editor Christine Vasquez told us more.Comprehensive School students are helping to influence Government policy on climate change. They are known as ‘Net Zero representatives'. These Bayside and Westside school students recently met with the Deputy Chief Minister and the Environment Minister. As a result of that meeting, the Government has agreed to look at how they communicate on social media about net zero. Lauren Garcia, Maia Norton, Aditya Dhanwani and Maika Faouzi El Haimoudi are trying to be the change they want to see in the world.Phase Two of the Eastside project has received approval from the Development and Planning Commission. According to the plans, this phase is focused on proposed coastal protection works, reclamation and marina structures. Minister Leslie Bruzon said he cannot support the project as it stands, while Minister Cortes suggested that a visit to the site could be scheduled so that the members of the commission can get a better idea of how the pier will impact the beach.An art initiative for young people is launching next week. The Growing Artists Programme continues the mantra 'Art is for Everyone' which is very much at the heart of the Art Space Gallery. Amy Shepherd and Phoebe Noble explained gave us more details about the programme.This year's London Marathon is expected to be the biggest ever! Attracting people from around the world, including Gibraltar. People run for charity, it's a great feat of endurance, there are always some who do it in fun costumes, London boasts incredible landmarks that look great on TV and in photos of the marathon. Faye Morse, Jovan Santos, Karim Vatvani and Kim Baglietto will be taking on the challenge.And, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem has its origins in the First Crusade but has existed on the Rock since the 1980s. Originally a military order, its role developed to supporting various religious, educational, and charitable activities while maintaining the spiritual mission of evangelism and faith sharing. Joe Cortes is Chancellor of the Gibraltar Lieutenancy, and is preparing for an event this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Monday Wire... For our weekly catch up with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to her about the Winston Peters meeting with his US counterpart, Marco Rubio, the recent Ipsos Issues Monitor Survey findings, and the recent developments in Israel's war on Gaza. For our weekly catch up Producer Evie spoke to the ACT Party's Simon Court about the ACT party entering candidates into local elections, ACT MP Mark Cameron criticising National's approach to rural communities, as well as David Seymour failing to inform the Education Minister that a key school lunch provider was going into liquidation. Evie also spoke to Geopolitical Analyst at the University of Otago, Geoffrey Miller about Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters recent trip to the US, and what outcomes this achieved for US New Zealand relations. Joel spoke to the Political Marketing Expert from the University of Auckland Edward Elder about the most recent Ipsos Issues Monitor Survey, which recorded the government as having the lowest score since the survey started collecting data in mid-2017. And Global Innovator, Matt Hart, joins us in studio today to discuss the new tv series ‘Adolescence', and how this relates to creativity and innovation. Whakarongo mai!

Also, date set for new rules for GB to NI parcels to come into force, we hear reaction

Episode 379 – A Cigar Hustlers PodcastThis week, we dive into the hottest trending topics: Libya's Education Minister is in hot water over book printing, March Madness brackets are ready, and Trump is calling out “auto pen” Biden pardons.In cigar news, El Septimo is patenting “calling cigars,” the PCA is packed with big announcements, and there are some major staffing shake-ups in the industry.And finally, Powstanie makes a Bear-able announcement you won't want to miss!Light up, tune in, and let's get into it! #CigarHustlersPodcast #Powstanie

There was plenty of passion as Mark Levy and Education Minister Prue Car delved into the worrying report on our childcare system, following a Four Corners investigation that revealed disturbing whistleblower accounts and shocking data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After first being scheduled to meet last Tuesday for one of their regular catch ups, Education Minister Erica Stanford has finally met with the minister in charge of the revamped school lunch programme David Seymour. In that time, one of the main subcontractors making the lunches has gone bust and the programme has come under heavy criticism after a student suffered burns from a scolding hot meal. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Lisa Owen.

Belief from David Seymour that the collapse of a school lunch provider is a non-story. The Libelle Group, which is sub-contracted by Compass Group to deliver about 125,000 meals daily, has gone into liquidation. The Minister in Charge, Seymour says that won't impact lunch deliveries. He's admitted the Government knew Libelle may have been in strife when it signed the deal, but had no reason to believe it would fail. Seymour told Mike Hosking the issue is a contractual matter between two companies, neither of which is the Government. He says its issue is making sure Compass delivers on its contract to the Government. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MP and chair of the defence committee, Tobias Ellwood illustrates how Europe could fill the void left by America's pulling their military intelligence from Ukraine. Professor Leighton Andrews from Cardiff Business School and former Education Minister explains why he's angry about Cardiff University cuts and says what he would like to see happen with higher education in Wales. On Covid Remembrance Day, Dr Simon Williams from Swansea University outlines how the pandemic changed us - and says we're back to the "old normal". The Border Commission is about to publish its final recommendations on a new electoral map for Wales. Their Chief Executive, Shereen Williams tells us how they went about redrawing the map. As the Law Society of England and Wales celebrates 200 years of its existence, board member and family lawyer Hannah Newberry remembers the notable lawyers of Wales.

The Education Minister says there's no argument for getting rid of some NCEA tests over fears some students will end up with no credits. RNZ reports principals from some of the country's poorest communities, want the Government to scrap new reading, writing, and maths tests. They say a number of Māori or Pacific students could end up leaving school without a qualification. Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking she is aware of every single student in that situation and is doing everything she can to turn it around. She says they've put in millions of dollars of targeted support to get them across the line. Stanford also says she's cut through the bureaucracy to building school property after a ministerial inquiry found the old model was inefficient and unfit for purpose. The Education Minister says since then, there's been a 35% increase in the number of standard buildings delivered, and a 28% reduction in the average cost of each classroom. She told Hosking the results of the new model have been obvious. Stanford says at Wellington Girls they built four two-storey blocks with 14 classrooms in 12 weeks, for $50 thousand each. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Luxon has fired back at critics of the new school lunch programme, saying if parents are that upset, they should pack their child a Marmite sandwich and an apple. The Prime Minister said David Seymour is sorting out any problems with the scheme - which the ACT leader said will be in tip-top shape by Term Two. However, he did not turn up to a planned meeting this morning with the Education Minister to discuss his plan of action. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Leiataualesa Susana Lei'ataua.

The Associate Education Minister claims problems with school lunches are being addressed. David Seymour's revamped programme, delivered for millions-of-dollars less than Labour's, has been plagued by complaints of late deliveries and sub-standard food. Seymour claims lunches are now delivered nearly 100 percent on time. He says he's committed to fixing the other issues. "I think we will be delivering something that everyone's going to be very pleased with - as we iron out problem after problem. That's all you can do." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More supports are to be put in place in schools to meet the needs of children growing up areas with the highest levels of disadvantage. Minister for Education Helen McEntee said she is considering enhanced funding, staffing and wellbeing supports as part of a new DEIS Action Plan will be published in 2025. The Minister joined Sarah in studio.

Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee sits down with Kieran on The Hard Shoulder.The Fine Gael TD for Meath East joined the show to speak, among other things, her new briefing as Education Minister and the anticipation toward a Patrick's Day visit to the United States.

There's relief in the education sector as Erica Stanford moves on teacher shortages. The Immigration and Education Minister is changing immigration rules to fast-track primary teacher residency. Annual forecasts predict schools will be short 1250 teachers this year, upturning an original projection of a surplus approaching the same figure - about 1061. Auckland Primary Principals Association President, Kyle Brewerton, says the Ministry believed there was a surplus for too long. "It took the current Minister to actually lean on the Ministry and say - hang on, this doesn't make sense, because I'm hearing this and you're telling me this, so what's really going on? And now we have the full answer." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will Paul Givan's proposed legislation require schools to do?

Education Minister Blair Boyer Weighs In On Mum Who Confronted School BullySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education Minister Erica Stanford has said David Seymour overstepped the mark in his role as associate with his crackdown on teacher-only days last year. The Minister said Seymour did not run the announcement past her before making it. Seymour disputes the overstep. "We've got a set of rules which are very clear, and we work very well together, but of course there's always people who try and beat these things up," he said. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education Minister highlights government's achievements as Labor gears up for a federal election; Police raid homes of two nurses who posted video appearing to claim they'd kill Israeli patients; And in sport, Australian Jordan Mailata joins victory parade at the Super Bowl.

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has requested UNICEF's support to provide sanitary pads in schools, fulfilling the government's promise to improve access to menstrual health resources

And Paul Givan confirms he is close to finalising a resolution in teachers' pay dispute.

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The Associate Education Minister believes the coverage of the new school lunches are blowing things out of proportion. David Seymour told Mike Hosking that the media are taking the worst of the reviews and comments about the lunches to make it seem “terrible”. “I read in the Herald this morning about a restaurant critic they had saying it was not the worst meal that I have ever had, it actually had a lot of vegetables in it.” He told the principals complaining that they had to fork out school money for pizza yesterday to “take a step back”. “This is a government with a $7 billion deficit, we spent $130 million on this programme while actually providing more meals for kids this year. “We are doing something new, it is only day five, day four in some places. So we gotta get a bit of a reality check.” Seymour argued that if there were to be a survey of the lunches 75% of students are still getting from their parents there would be “mixed reviews” as well. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

B.C. Minister of Education and Child Care Lisa Beare appoints an official trustee to School District 61 (Great Victoria) and fires the current school board following a dispute with a safety plan that barred police from schools. CBC's Kathryn Marlow breaks down the developments.As Translink faces a $600 million operating deficit, many experts are looking to New York's congestion pricing model, which experts say shows promising results. Former Vancouver city councillor and Translink board member Gordon Price discusses the pros and cons of the model and how it could work in Metro Vancouver.The Surrey Board of Trade's latest road survey calls for more investment in sustainable transit and transportation investments. Spokesperson Jasroop Gosal weighs in on congestion pricing as a possible solution.

We hear from NIE, the Education Minister and some of those affected.