What makes a good teacher?

What makes a good teacher?

1 month ago

A new report from the University of Auckland’s Our Voices Project asks young people what makes a good teacher.

Educators “alarmed” at new standardised assessment tender

1 month ago

The government has opened a tender for new standardised assessment tests, leaving educators shocked and worried.

Lessons in leadership from our four-legged friends

1 month ago

Early in her career, Kiri Turketo found inspiration in an unlikely source. In this Principal Speaks column, she shares her…

Behind the classroom door: A day in the life of New Zealand teachers – part six

1 month ago

Real stories of dedication, challenges, and triumphs from educators in NZ. Part six comes from an associate teacher in a…

Leading by example with sustainable furniture options

1 month ago

Is fast furniture impacting your school's environmental footprint? We explore eco-friendly solutions to reduce furniture waste.

Report argues for stronger secondary trades pathway, specialist schools

1 month ago

A new report from the New Zealand Initiative argues we need a stronger and clearer trades pathway for secondary students.

Will AI cost us the earth?

1 month ago

While education departments are concerned about the ethical use of AI in schools, should we be taking a much broader…

Language is a ‘central element in being Māori’ – using structured literacy to teach te reo misses the point

1 month ago

Is structured literacy for te reo Māori needed, or does it impose an English worldview on an indigenous language?

Safe, inclusive and engaging playgrounds

1 month ago

Upgrading or installing a playground? We asked the experts for their top tips to ensure your playground is well-used and…

Topping up the budget with school fundraisers

1 month ago

Fundraising can mean the difference between getting extra supplies and resources, and having to make do without.