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.
- Mar- 2020 -3 March
You’ll never say ‘face the front’ again
Modern learning environments, must provide teachers with the physical tools they need to facilitate self-directed learning. It's all about shifting…
Read More » - Feb- 2020 -18 February
School attendance drop concerns educators
“But it is clear from the patterns of absences – they are worse on Mondays and Fridays, and 22% of…
Read More » - 4 February
Innovative storage for flexible tech teaching
Au contraire! Technology-focused schools require more storage than ever. Whether it’s student laptops or classroom smart devices, charging facilities or…
Read More » - 3 February
Vocational education to take centre stage in schools
343 schools will receive $3000 each to run trades-based events for their students.
Read More » - Jan- 2020 -21 January
Where is the funding for support staff pay rise?
Schools are anxious about how they can afford the new rates and have called on the Ministry of Education to…
Read More » - Dec- 2019 -2 December
School support staff to consider new collective agreement
School support staff who are members of NZEI Te Riu Roa will vote on a new collective agreement offer from…
Read More » - Nov- 2019 -26 November
Donations scheme aims to relieve pressure on families
The scheme will see almost $62.5 million in additional Government funding go to schools nationwide next year.
Read More » - 26 November
Celebrating men in teaching
For every three female school teachers, there’s only one male teacher, and less than 5 percent of early childhood teachers…
Read More » - 12 November
School support staff to demand fair pay in week of action
Ally Kemplen, an Auckland teacher aide on the NZEI Te Riu Roa pay equity negotiation team, said the mood amongst…
Read More » - Oct- 2019 -29 October
The perks of outsourcing school accounting
Worrying about the finances can keep principals and school leaders from investing in the passions of their learners and learning…
Read More » - 22 October
27 percent increase in Trades Academy places
Two secondary-school initiatives are being expanded for more young New Zealanders take up a trade to help close the skills…
Read More » - 15 October
Comic explainer: young disabled New Zealanders on the barriers to a better life
We measured and asked them about factors that enabled or constrained their opportunities to fully participate in community life, including…
Read More » - 9 October
School portraits more than a mother can love
It’s an annual event that teachers don’t have to dread.
Read More » - Sep- 2019 -24 September
School deciles gone in two years, says Education Minister
Bold words from Chris Hipkins this week that accompany a huge school funding shake-up!
Read More » - 24 September
Teacher aides deserve higher earnings, unions pressure gov
"Teacher aides are highly skilled and have significant responsibilities for students' learning and often their physical care and safety as…
Read More » - 10 September
Teacher-student relationships crucial to student engagement
Just one positive relationship with a teacher can be enough to engage students
Read More » - 3 September
Area school principals settle on Ministry offer
All teachers and principals in the compulsory schooling sector have now ratified their collective agreements.
Read More » - 3 September
“Nutters resurrected at Ministry of Education!”
Te Tai Tokerau Principals’ Association President, Pat Newman has slammed the MoE's latest news.
Read More » - Aug- 2019 -26 August
Curriculum design model attracts global interest
A new curriculum design model developed by the Knowledge and Education Research Unit (KERU) created considerable interest in Europe following…
Read More » - 26 August
Case Study: Auckland school overhauls library software
Busy teacher librarian, Patria Davis spoke exclusively with School News about the installation of Access-It Version 9 software in her…
Read More » - 20 August
Up to $25,000 funding available for school projects
Special funding is also available to assist Kura Kaupapa Māori, Kohanga Reo and bilingual schools with their environmental projects through…
Read More » - 20 August
Primary and intermediate principals vote to accept new offer
The settlement will ensure primary, intermediate and secondary principals of similar-sized schools will receive the same base salary, across key…
Read More » - 13 August
Encouraging vocational pathways
School leavers should be encouraged to head into vocational training and trades, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has urged.
Read More » - 12 August
Last min offer for primary principals
Could this be the winner? A union vote will decide by August 26.
Read More » - 6 August
Strike action looking likely: primary principals vote next week
With support from teachers, school board chairs and parents, primary principals may strike sooner than the MoE thinks.
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