The politics of education

The politics of education

3 years ago

Education is becoming ever more political in the lead-up to the October election. With low attendance, strikes and high burnout,…

Students Strike for Climate

3 years ago

"The teacher's strike is for their survival; the climate strike is for ours"; students on why the latest climate strike…

Te Takanga o Te Wā and Aotearoa New Zealand’s changing histories curriculum

3 years ago

As the Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum comes into effect, School News NZ looks at the new framework and available…

Enriching learning environments with EOTC

3 years ago

More than a break from the classroom, clever planning can ensure EOTC experiences contribute to the learning goals of wider…

Will new attendance officers solve truancy issues?

3 years ago

The government has recently announced 82 new attendance officers to target school truancies – but will the intervention truly be…

Primary and area school principals reject second offer as negotiations continue

3 years ago

Negotiators said the second offer "fails to recognise the complexities of a principal's job"; principals have voted to take further…

How can parents contribute to your school?

3 years ago

People are often more inclined to offer help when they are targeted for their specific skill set. Helping becomes more…

New report shows the dire state of post-COVID education

3 years ago

Teachers have voiced concern over the state of our education post-Covid, and for the ākonga who struggled to learn through…

Learning to read for pleasure is a serious matter – NZ schools should embrace a new curriculum

3 years ago

The presence of reading for pleasure in the curriculum will require schools and teachers to ensure it is happening

Schools reopen after Cyclone Gabrielle

3 years ago

Many schools in Northland are reopening this week after closures due to Cyclone Gabrielle. In Northland Te Tai Tokerau, 93 of…