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School suspensions entrench disadvantage. What are the alternatives and how have they worked overseas?
Linda J. Graham and Callula Killingly unpack the consequences of suspension and how schools and educators can move beyond it
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Literacy: a skill for life
Literacy is an important foundational skill for all students. How can we support all tamariki to strengthen these skills?
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Meet the team: Gemma Easton
As part of a new series taking readers behind the scenes, we sit down with School News Australia and NZ…
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Effective shade solutions
It’s almost summertime once again – how will your kura protect against our harsh New Zealand sun while still allowing…
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The education barrier: rural and urban students
A new study from the University of Auckland finds urban students outperform rural counterparts by up to 15 percent.
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Cameras in bathrooms could be a privacy breach, says commissioner
Some schools are installing cameras to combat vaping and bullying. Is it the right call, and what should schools consider?
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The role of English-medium schools in revitalising Te Reo Māori
To truly put Te Tiriti at the heart of our education system, English-language schools must support Te Reo Māori revitalisation.
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Tips for Smooth Practising Certificate Renewal
Spring-summer season is peak time for renewing practising certificates for teachers. If that includes you, here’s what you need to…
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Meet the team: Richard McGill
As part of a new series taking readers behind the scenes, we sit down with Multimedia Publishing graphic designer and…
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School News’ education policy round-up
The first week of Term 4 is also smack-bang in the election period. School News makes voting for educators easy…
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Specialist teachers could face cuts
Resource teachers of learning and behaviour (RTLB) are in high demand, yet in 2024 there could be a reduction in…
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Ignore the politics – many parents want to work with schools on RSE
Tracy Clelland from the University of Canterbury's Health Education department makes the case for RSE in schools.
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How EdTech can help fix schools’ budget headache
Al Kingsley, Group CEO of NetSupport, writes on using EdTech tools for easy and efficient school accounting
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Engage your school community with digital signage
Digital signage can assist in community building, keeping parents, students and teachers informed on what's happening in your school.
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National’s controversial structured literacy policy
Educators are once again divided on National’s literacy policy; some support mandating the model, others say it undermines teachers.
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Teacher staffing to be reviewed by new ministerial advisory group
Educators are welcoming the new Ministerial Advisory Group Reviewing School Staffing in the hopes it will address long-standing issues.
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Does ITE need reform?
A new report from the New Zealand Institute claims ITE doesn’t prepare teachers for the classroom and is calling for…
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Care for and protect your school’s trees
Trees are truly taonga. Learn how to protect and maintain the trees at your kura to ensure they remain for…
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Understanding the world through reading
Encouraging and fostering an appreciation for reading remains a key focus for educators of all students. We explore some upcoming…
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Is Alternative Education failing our rangatahi?
Alternative education is not providing vulnerable young people with the support they need, reports the Education Review Office. But some…
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Tertiary grants for school librarians open
School librarians interested in furthering their skills are encouraged to apply for funding toward a library qualification.
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Meet the team: Staff Writer Naomii Seah
As part of a new series, we sit down with Naomii Seah, the staff writer and social media manager of…
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Connected to careers
Leigh Gray outlines how connections with the world of work allow young people to discover, explore and experience different career…
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Pedagogy for the 21st century
We investigate the latest in classroom tech and unpack how it can be used to strengthen teaching practices, and improve…
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Behind truancy: new reports on attendance service
Reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of setting up Clearview Primary, a brand new primary school in Canterbury, the author…
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