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Laptops for Teachers: An evaluation of the TELA scheme in Otago schools

The purpose of this evaluation was to investigate the impacts of the Laptops for Teachers Scheme (TELA) on primary schools within the Otago region.

Success for Māori Children in Early Childhood Services: Good Practice

Improving educational outcomes for Māori learners is a key priority for the education sector. The focus of current education strategies is to improve the way the…

Benefits of Tertiary Certificates and Diplomas – exploring economic and social outcomes

This report examines the economic and social benefits of tertiary certificates and diplomas and provides new evidence of the value of a significant part of the…

Academic performance of first-year bachelors students at university

The study considered a population of first-year bachelors-degree students at university, who had all achieved the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 and attained…

Employer-funded education and training: who receives it?

This paper analyses the level and distribution of employer-funded education and training that employees receive, using data collected by Statistics New Zealand in the first quarter…

Portable Storage Device Survey Report 2010

Government agencies have generally improved security around 'portable storage devices' (PSDs) such as USB memory sticks - but there are still some key agencies that have…

Tamaki Transformation Programme: Outcomes framework for the evaluation

In June 2007, Cabinet agreed a multi-agency TTP be developed to address social issues and take advantage of opportunities in Tamaki. Central and local government operating…

Success for Māori Children in Early Childhood Services

This evaluation also raises questions about the links between implementing a bicultural curriculum and reviewing its impact for Māori children. This is the next step for…

Science in Years 5 to 8: Capable and Competent Teaching

This Education Review Office report provides examples of good practice in science teaching for Years 5 to 8, in 13 New Zealand state schools. The evaluation…

Definitions of Whānau: A review of selected literature

The purpose of this review is to inform the Families Commission’s Whānau Strategic Framework 2009–2012. Selected literature has been reviewed which examines definitions of whānau and…