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Teacher salaries have plummeted relative to minimum and median wages
EXCLUSIVE: Teachers used to be paid two to three times more than minimum wage workers, finds maths researcher Leighton Watson.
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Rolling strikes this week for secondary teachers
After an “overwhelming” vote to reject the latest Government offer, secondary school teachers will begin strikes this week.
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Should second-language learning be compulsory?
Second-language learning should be compulsory, says a new report from a forum bringing together academics, educators and policy-makers.
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New staffing entitlement for learning support coordinators
A new entitlement aimed to improve access to learning support coordinators for schools with students Years 1 to 8 has…
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Updated secondary subjects raise questions
Educators have raised questions about the Ministry of Education’s new secondary school subjects, set to be phased in from 2028.
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PLD for teachers in New Zealand needs strengthening, says ERO
Professional learning and development (PLD) for teachers needs to be higher impact for teachers and students, says a new report…
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From fear to fluency: what our students learned when they used AI across an entire course
Students displayed increasing AI literacy when explicitly asked to engage with the technology for their studies.
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New collective offer for teachers put to vote
A new Government collective offer will be voted on by members of NZEI Te Riu Roa, with voting closing tonight.
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Resetting New Zealand’s Education System for Success
New Zealand’s education system is a canvas of opportunity to inspire and empower every child. So how do we get…
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Wellbeing that sticks: How to run a whole-school wellbeing challenge
When done well, a wellbeing challenge can build habits that support wellbeing for life—and lays the foundation for a positive…
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The recolonisation of Aotearoa New Zealand’s curriculum
Te Akatea Inc., the National Māori Principals’ Association has released a discussion paper reflecting on the history of our curriculum.
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How schools can use AI to improve student attendance
AI could help support attendance strategies with data analysis and more for schools looking to improve student engagement.
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Invisible barriers to learning: How classroom environments impact student success
Stuffy, poorly ventilated spaces can lead to reduced concentration, reasoning, and memory performance, writes Dr Lara Tookey
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Transforming fitness at Central Hawkes Bay College with outdoor gym equipment
Fitness has been made fun and accessible following a student-led push for outdoor gym equipment for use by the school…
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Preschool and street artist combine to brighten up city centre
A central Auckland preschool has teamed up with a street artist to create an interior mural depicting the pūriri moth.
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Fewer students completing secondary school
Since 2015, fewer students are completing secondary school, defined as remaining enrolled in education until at least 17.
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Rising demand for Indian language classes at school
As the country’s Indian population grows, so does demand for Indian languages like Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati to be taught…
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The Cambridge factor: how influential NZ schools hastened the demise of NCEA
By promoting alternate qualifications, some schools may have undermined public trust in NCEA, explains an AUT Education lecturer.
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Using Te Whare Tapa Whā in outdoor adventure programs
When young people immerse themselves in nature, they leave feeling physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually refreshed
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Bringing a school production to life
Theatre is much more than performance. Deep skills can be developed across multiple curriculum areas, plus students will have a…
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Generative AI tools used frequently by interested primary teachers in NZ
NZCER found generative AI tools are frequently used to support teaching and learning in primary classrooms with an interested teacher.
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Scrapping kupu Māori causes sector outrage
The Ministry decision to discontinue a reading resource over kupu Māori has angered the sector and caused public backlash.
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NCEA isn’t perfect but NZ shouldn’t forget why it was introduced in the first place
NCEA was designed to broaden educational success, explains David Pomeroy from the University of Canterbury.
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Curious minds and natural connections: Zoos and wildlife parks
More than just a break from the classroom, a visit to a zoo or wildlife parks offers students a rich…
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Tree maintenance for safe, good looking greenery
Without proper maintenance and care, trees can become a hazard. Are your trees in need of some attention?
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