Ministry of Education Launches “Hall of Honour” Recognising Teachers with Over 20 Years of Service
The Ministry of Education is proud to announce the launch of the Hall of Honour, a new initiative recognising teachers across the Cook Islands who have dedicated more than 20 years of service to educating our children and strengthening our communities. This initiative honours the invaluable contribution of teachers who have shaped generations of Cook […]
Public School Teacher Salary Increases
The Ministry of Education confirms that the recent increase in public school teacher salaries is a deliberate step to strengthen and retain a qualified public education workforce. Public school teachers serve the majority of our children, particularly in the Pa Enua, and have historically earned less than their private sector counterparts. While private schools are […]
Umeia te Maro Kura Symposium Calls for Bold Change in Cook Islands Schooling
The Ministry of Education alongside The House of Ariki has successfully concluded the Umeia te Maro Kura Symposium, a landmark Indigenous Education Conference held in Rarotonga from 5–8 May 2025. With the theme “Rebuilding Our Future: Language, Culture, and Identity in Cook Islands Education,” the four-day national event brought together educators, students, traditional leaders, diaspora […]
Championing Inclusive Education – Together
Recently, the Ministry of Education was proud to support a recent professional development session led by Dr. Josh Agnew, a Cook Islands-born paediatrician currently based in the Bay of Plenty. The event brought together 119 teachers and teacher aides — a strong reflection of the dedication our educators have toward creating more inclusive, supportive learning […]