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- 2021 -6 September
Tertiary fee regulation settings announced for 2022
The Minister of Education has confirmed fee regulation settings for tertiary education providers in 2022, following consultation.
Read More » - Aug- 2021 -31 August
Workshopping, laser cutters and CNC routers
The use of lasers has revolutionised the teaching, and associated areas of industry, of many subjects from food technology to…
Read More » - Jul- 2021 -22 July
Student Job Search success celebrated
The success of the expanded Student Job Search (SJS) in enabling New Zealand tertiary graduates to find employment was celebrated…
Read More » - Jun- 2021 -29 June
Schools urged to opt in for free period products
School are being urged to make the most of the free period product scheme as it begins to roll out.
Read More » - 22 June
Māori Television Matariki Awards seek educators to honour
Educators are being asked to act quickly to nominate fellow teaching professionals in the eduation section of this year's 2021…
Read More » - May- 2021 -31 May
No need to ‘shush’ in this library
The technology boom has brought with it intense discussion around the feel and function of libraries.
Read More » - 4 May
Recruit right first time
Selecting the right applicant for a school position can be an all-consuming process…
Read More » - Apr- 2021 -13 April
Schools power up with solar
Solar powering your school makes sense for sustainability role modelling, for long-term finances, and for the environment.
Read More » - 6 April
Ever learning, ever changing: flexibility rules
The needs of the modern school dictate that places of learning are everywhere.
Read More » - 6 April
Mobile phone bans in schools on the rise
More and more New Zealand schools are making the move to go phone-free, after positive benefits to learning have been…
Read More » - Mar- 2021 -16 March
A modern approach to teaching and learning
While increasingly common, Innovatve Learning Environments (ILEs) are complex, requiring meticulous planning and consideration.
Read More » - 2 March
Entries open for 2021 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards
Do you know of a school, kura, kōhanga reo or early learning service whose work is delivering excellent outcomes for…
Read More » - Feb- 2021 -16 February
NZ-China education relationship strengthened
A strategic co-operation agreement was signed between New Zealand and China during the ninth Joint Working Group on Education and…
Read More » - 16 February
Test or invest?
Recent news about New Zealand’s declining position in international educational assessment rankings has been treated as if it is a new phenomenon…
Read More » - Dec- 2020 -15 December
Emergency funding may help international students
International students still in New Zealand are among those who could receive emergency funding for those who can’t support themselves…
Read More » - Nov- 2020 -24 November
Government reveals $164m for classroom upgrades
New classrooms will be built, and existing rooms upgraded, thanks to $164m of education sector funding announced by the New…
Read More » - 10 November
Remote education is rife with threats to student privacy
An online “proctor” who can survey a student’s home and manipulate the mouse on their computer as the student takes…
Read More » - Oct- 2020 -13 October
Turning up the volume on future-forward school libraries
Drab, institutional and unnaturally quiet, my high school library circa 1980s was a refuge for nerds.
Read More » - 13 October
Hipkins promises to secure “pipeline of teachers”
The Government is fast-tracking the process to get qualified teachers who have left the profession back into teaching and encouraging…
Read More » - 6 October
Teacher wellbeing key focus for $9m funding push
New support includes frontline counselling and advice services for educators.
Read More » - Sep- 2020 -22 September
NZEI Te Riu Roa responds to new edu policy and pay gap
The union says fixing the pay gap for kaiako must extend to Kōhanga Reo and welcomes wero in Māori Party…
Read More » - 15 September
Can COVID-19 reverse the teacher shortage?
While our chronic teacher shortage continues, the coronavirus pandemic could provide an unlikely boost for the industry.
Read More » - 1 September
Interactive education: One size no longer fits all
In 2020, we witnessed an unprecedented shift forward towards interactive technology; not just because of COVID. Anthony Salcito, Vice-President of…
Read More » - Aug- 2020 -25 August
Listen here: How acoustics impact learning
What are the industry recommended trends for boosting acoustic quality in modern learning environments?
Read More » - 25 August
Young New Zealanders are turning off reading in record numbers – we need a new approach to teaching literacy
Meet Otis. He’s eight years old and until recently he didn’t want to read or write. Then his teacher changed…
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