Designing future-ready school playgrounds

Designing future-ready school playgrounds

3 months ago

More than just a place to play, inclusive, well-designed playgrounds provide students with many important learning opportunities.

ERO announces new, three-part report system with colour-coded snapshot

3 months ago

New ERO reports aim to improve families' understanding of school performance with new three-part snapshot, table and full report system.

Comparing what works: School lunch programmes in Aotearoa and Brazil

3 months ago

A new research paper has compared the Healthy School Lunches Programme to Brazil's gold-star scheme, with surprising results.

Union calls employment agreement offer for non-members an “attack”

3 months ago

The country's largest education union say the Government's offer to non-union teachers was a breach of good faith.

New guidance issued to school staff on privacy for young people

3 months ago

The Children's Privacy Project aims to ensure students' information is safely gathered, stored and shared by education settings.

Simple, profitable fundraising options

3 months ago

For many schools, regular, successful fundraisers are essential to top-up the school budget. How can you make sure your fundraiser…

Support for cultural identity a key factor for school satisfaction

3 months ago

The Growing Up in New Zealand study has shown that cultural connectedness, as well as feelings of safety, are key…

Vast majority of parents want a teacher aide in every classroom, survey shows

3 months ago

NZEI Te Riu Roa survey says over eight out of ten parents want the Government to fund a teacher aide…

Fostering wellbeing: Practical strategies for supporting students and staff

3 months ago

Poor mental health in students is linked with poorer school performance, increased aggression & bullying; we explore strategies to combat…

Expert panel formed to review secondary school qualifications changes

4 months ago

Union PPTA Te Wehengarua has created a panel of experts to review changes to the national secondary school qualification system.