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Debate needed on providing media content for children
NZ On Air is turning its attention to the future of local media content for children, launching a consultation on…
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Dyslexia: What’s in a name?
Dyslexia is one of the main ‘conditions’ in the Specific Learning Disabilities category, others being dyspraxia, dysphasia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and…
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Wellington team takes out debating title for third time in a row
Wellington has defeated Auckland to win the Russell McVeagh New Zealand Schools’ Debating Champs, in the Grand Final held at…
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Old School vs New School – video creates collaborative culture within FarNet schools
In my last article I discussed the myriad of ways technology is changing the way teachers teach and students learn.…
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N4L wins award for innovation
N4L (Network for Learning) has won the most innovative initiative award at the Hi-Tech Awards gala for its online learning…
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Interactive website a new tool for science class
Science teachers and students now have an innovative new interactive tool to work with following the launch of a website…
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NZSTA offers resources to guide schools through staff appointments
Schools face more stringent workforce requirements – but resources available New, more stringent requirements that come into force on July…
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It’s all about DIY says speech competition winner
A Tauranga teen, who appealed to our Kiwi DIY, Number 8 wire mentality, has won this year’s national Race Unity…
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Students on possum project in Northland
More than 90 students from around Northland are expected to gather near Kaikohe over the next week to gain hands-on…
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Porirua College wins Wellington culinary challenge
The first regional winner of the National Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge (NSSCC) is Wellington’s Porirua College. Michala Rei and Wiki…
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Intern brings new readership to daily newspaper
A prominent daily newspaper has been inspired to better connect with young readers following the successful internship of a 17-year-old…
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Waikato students to head off on Great Walk
Pupils at Hamilton’s Hillcrest Normal School will soon be heading outdoors to experience one of New Zealand’s nine Great Walks…
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Shanghai visit aims to inspire educators
Eight New Zealand secondary teachers will participate in the Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Shanghai Business Forum from May 17 to…
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Drone rangers: students take virtual field trips in the McKenzie Country
School students from across New Zealand are descending on the Mackenzie Country this week, learning about how hi-tech tools and…
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Secret trade deal would harm education, academics say
A leaked document shows New Zealand has joined a small group of countries pushing for education to be included in…
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Jump Rope for Heart celebrates 30 years of skipping for health
Jump Rope For Heart, a free physical activity programme run by the Heart Foundation, is marking its 30th birthday this…
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AFS Exchange Scholarships on offer
Year 11, 12 and 13 students now have an opportunity to have their exchange paid for with an AFS scholarship.…
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Te Ahu o te Reo project to measure the health of te reo
A new study is about to build on a seminal Māori language survey carried out in the 1970s by Richard…
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Contract boosts science career opportunities for students
More young people in South Auckland will have the opportunity to enter an exciting career in science, following a recent…
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Sandwiches for lunch lift protein levels
A nationwide survey has revealed that only two per cent of Kiwis are aware that bread is a high source…
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Most schools now on Managed Network
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye say most schools in New Zealand have now signed up…
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Best-selling author donates $100,000 to bookstores in Australia and NZ
James Patterson, the world’s bestselling author, is giving bookstores in Australia and New Zealand up to $5000 each to spend…
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Tool launched to improve outcomes for Māori students
A self-review tool to help boards of trustees to improve outcomes for Māori students by evaluating and improving cultural responsiveness…
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Poverty damaging children’s education, principals say
Principals at the country’s poorest schools say deepening poverty is damaging the education of thousands of children. School principal and…
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ENZ – Kea partnership targets alumni
International education agency Education New Zealand has announced a new partnership with Kea, a global community of more than 600,000…
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