Administration
In our Administration section you will find insightful articles shedding light on the administrative aspects of the education sector.
Examining policies, management techniques, and reform strategies, these resources are indispensible for those wanting to understand how schools and universities are run behind the scenes.
Whether you’re an educator seeking to enhance operational efficiency, or simply a curious reader, delve into our collection for a deeper understanding of educational leadership and management.
- Jul- 2018 -30 July
38% of school leaders experienced threats of violence in 2017
“There are two parallel issues going on here. One is children with learning difficulties trying to access the help and…
Read More » - 30 July
Finalised firearm guidelines for schools released
"We know there are differing opinions on schools allowing students to participate in activities involving firearms.... Earlier this year we…
Read More » - 24 July
More charter schools to become designated character schools
Six more applications from charter school sponsors to establish designated character schools next year have been approved, Education Minister Chris…
Read More » - 24 July
Meet the primary & secondary school teachers inventing their own tools
From a group of Taupo teachers developing a programme to encourage young Māori women to enrol in STEM subjects, to…
Read More » - 24 July
On the trauma of keeping children safe: How to avoid emotional burnout
Following the devastating earthquake, UC College of Education, Health & Human Development senior lecturer Dr Veronica O’Toole interviewed twenty teachers about their experiences. Teachers…
Read More » - 24 July
Education Minister has “foot on our throats,” say partnership school leaders
"The Minister - and all of his ‘silent’ partners in government - needs to halt the closures, put the proposed…
Read More » - 24 July
Full-day strike vote scheduled for August
What will you decide? The ballot will run for a week from today - Wednesday 25 July.
Read More » - 16 July
Primary teachers and principals vote to strike
Will you be taking part? NZEI revealed that frustrated primary teachers and principals voted overwhelmingly in favour of a three-hour…
Read More » - 11 July
It worked: school principal coalition welcome change after sit-down with Education Minister
The Principals NCEA Coalition was formed ten days ago in protest at the Minister of Education’s NCEA Review. The Principals…
Read More » - 11 July
Why is school food “surprisingly unhealthy”?
No country has so extensively mapped their food system, making this study an international first.
Read More » - 3 July
Upskilling to lead students into a digital future – Is now the time?
For schools, there are two ways to approach PLD: your local education advisor may contact you to advise that you…
Read More » - 3 July
School principals launch full-page ad against Minister of Education
Nearly forty secondary school Principals have formed a coalition to challenge the Minister of Education, Chris Hipkin’s review of NCEA.
Read More » - Jun- 2018 -26 June
Check out how schools are refurbishing their school libraries this year
Have you booked in your library for a makeover? Thinking about it? There are a few things you might want…
Read More » - 26 June
Principals’ unmanageable expectations a concern for Trustees
Despite inflammatory language being used in media coverage, NZSTA says it is not suggesting that principals should "be dumped" from…
Read More » - 26 June
Educators applauding rollback of National Standards and charter schools
“They were set up based on the flawed notion that competition and choice improves educational outcomes, and that the private…
Read More » - 19 June
Union meetings abound as teachers weigh up industrial action over pay dispute
Meetings began on Monday and will continue for two weeks. “Members call the shots on this – it is up…
Read More » - 19 June
Low decile students outperforming higher decile schools
A cluster of low decile Northland schools is on track to outperform many higher decile schools around New Zealand through…
Read More » - 12 June
Education Ministry wants to know about student progress
Parents, whānau, students, iwi and educators - and anyone with an interest in learning - are being encouraged to share…
Read More » - May- 2018 -28 May
Caring more about ‘out of school hours’ care
There’s a delicate magic to a truly terrific before/after school programme. School News spoke with some providers in this sector…
Read More » - 1 May
Fundraising ideas to engage busy parents
As school budgets feel the pinch, the same conditions are putting the squeeze on the resources families have at their…
Read More » - Sep- 2017 -26 September
School trustee elections to be streamlined
The Ministry of Education (MoE) and the New Zealand School Trustees’ Association (NZSTA) are trialling a new system for board of…
Read More » - 26 September
New books for children and teens
School News looks at six new titles for children and teenagers.
Read More » - 12 September
Selecting the right ILS for your staff and learners
The school library is a treasure trove of physical and virtual resources for both teachers and learners. And the better…
Read More » - Aug- 2017 -29 August
Making it click on school photo day
School photography is changing. No longer limited to the formal line up against a School photography is changing. No longer…
Read More » - 29 August
Out of school care and why it must matter to schools
Although out of school care providers may be quite separate to the school, it is in the school’s interest to…
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