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.
- Sep- 2022 -19 September
Revamp the bell
When deciding on budgets and key purchases to streamline school operations, it’s important to consider how IP paging and PA…
Read More » - Aug- 2022 -29 August
Secondary school career advisors respond to planned Ara’s Te Pūkenga transition
Ara’s Youth and Community Development Manager, Mark Simons suggested that because advisors themselves have been through so many structural changes…
Read More » - 15 August
Flexible seating trends to surge over next 5 years
Research suggests strong demand for flexible seating configurations in classrooms is connected to growing concerns around children's posture, as well…
Read More » - Jul- 2022 -25 July
Library Upgrades: Analyse your space, be flexible
The library learning hub is where many of a school's flexible learning initiatives, resources, and tools live. Not to mention,…
Read More » - 25 July
Election planning resources for schools to Get on Board in 2022
As nominations for school board elections close August 3, NZSTA shares helpful planning materials to help schools and kura stay…
Read More » - Jun- 2022 -28 June
Case Study: Serene learning spaces for South Island schools
Principal of Te Rohutu Whio, Kate Morgan reflects fondly: “The development of the personalised details that link to our localised…
Read More » - 20 June
Trio of students tackle teacher aide salary inequities
Three Year 13 students chose to examine the salaries of teacher aides at their Auckland school.
Read More » - 14 June
Overseas teacher recruitment moves to next phase
The new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a three-step process that comes into effect on Monday 4 July 2022.
Read More » - 14 June
Strategy to lift school attendance and engagement
Attendance has been declining since 2015 across all year levels, deciles, ethnicities, and regions; with the Covid-19 pandemic compounding the…
Read More » - 13 June
Feedback sought on unified pay proposal
Negotiating a unified pay agreement between public sector unions and the Government could be on the cards if union members…
Read More » - 7 June
Pay equity win for school administrators
"School administrators have waited a long time for this moment." - Liam Rutherford, NZEI President.
Read More » - May- 2022 -17 May
Budget 2022: $90m for mental health support in schools
Around 195,000 primary and intermediate aged children are set to benefit from the expansion of mental wellbeing support services.
Read More » - Apr- 2022 -12 April
Pay equity claims go to mediation
Members of the negotiation team are hopeful mediation will provide a positive outcome, with kaiārahi i te reo Parekohai Wells…
Read More » - Mar- 2022 -29 March
Fundraising 101: Mobilise the troops!
Be clear on expectations and responsibilities. Tips for stress-free fundraisers.
Read More » - 22 March
Key drivers for STEM space design
While the shift to STEM-based leanring has generated countless positive experiences for teachers and students alike, it involves an ever-evolving…
Read More » - Dec- 2021 -14 December
Latest on NZ teacher supply for 2022
A national teacher supply update has been released by the Ministry of Education for the 2022 school year.
Read More » - Nov- 2021 -30 November
‘Shameful’ – Union slams former charter schools’ use of public money
"Those responsible should resign immediately." NZ demands action following Office of Auditor-General inquiry into former charter schools' use of public…
Read More » - 22 November
Major improvements to education data for iwi
A new dashboard features the ability to see patterns and trends for learners, making the data more effective at forecasting…
Read More » - 22 November
Hotfooting it: Gym floors to conquer heavy foot traffic
When it comes to shock absorption, grip, durability, and even visual aesthetic, the stuff your gym floors are made of…
Read More » - 9 November
Make school finances more efficient
What are the benefits of outsourced accounting? We consider what this looks like in practice, for those considering it.
Read More » - Sep- 2021 -21 September
Students, take a seat
Flexible seating: it seems the only way to go these days. But how flexible do you want to get?
Read More » - 20 September
‘Back-pedalling’ on pay parity commitments
More than 5000 ECE teachers will lose access to pay increases they were eligible for next year because of back-pedalling…
Read More » - 20 September
Relief teachers present COVID pay petition to Government
"It's not fair, or reasonable, for anybody to have to go without pay due to the lockdown." - Relief teachers petition…
Read More » - 7 September
Schools prepare to reopen on Thursday at ‘Delta Level 2’
Schools outside of Auckland are readying for the return of staff and pupils and all that this entails under the…
Read More » - 6 September
On each other’s team
Unity is key to any team and uniform plays an important part in creating that...
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