Education
Gain valuable insights into the New Zealand education sector through informative articles.
Discover the unique characteristics of the country’s education system, including its teaching methods, curriculum frameworks, and student support initiatives. Whether you are an educator, parent, or interested in the field of education, these articles provide a comprehensive overview of New Zealand’s commitment to promoting knowledge, creativity, and cultural diversity in its schools.
The articles below allow you to explore the challenges and successes of the education sector, and gain a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to New Zealand’s reputation for excellence in education.
- Sep- 2025 -8 September
Resetting New Zealand’s Education System for Success
New Zealand’s education system is a canvas of opportunity to inspire and empower every child. So how do we get…
Read More » - 1 September
How schools can use AI to improve student attendance
AI could help support attendance strategies with data analysis and more for schools looking to improve student engagement.
Read More » - 1 September
Invisible barriers to learning: How classroom environments impact student success
Stuffy, poorly ventilated spaces can lead to reduced concentration, reasoning, and memory performance, writes Dr Lara Tookey
Read More » - 4 September
Considerations for investing in a covered outdoor space
Smart canopy choices start with purpose: shade or shelter? From scalable sizing and UV-tested materials to compliance and dependable providers,…
Read More » - Aug- 2025 -25 August
Using Te Whare Tapa Whā in outdoor adventure programs
When young people immerse themselves in nature, they leave feeling physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually refreshed
Read More » - 4 August
Tumuaki Principal Speaks: Making it happen for our Kaiti kids
Tumuaki Billie-Jean Potaka Ayton shares her perspectives on leadership, and building a community around your school.
Read More » - 4 August
Inclusivity as a culture, not a buzz word
As well as physical access to spaces, a culture of inclusivity means valuing and respecting everyone in your school community.
Read More » - Jul- 2025 -28 July
Are AI detection tools biased against English language learners?
AI detection tools are trained on native English users, which could create bias.
Read More » - 21 July
Is it time for a new timetable?
More than organising the day, timetables express the values of a school, and ideas about the purpose of education itself.
Read More » - Jun- 2025 -9 June
Children need more say in their education – here’s why it matters
English academics explain why tamariki need some agency over their education experiences, and how to give it to them.
Read More » - 3 June
AI and the future of education
AI has evolved to be functional and ultra-accessible. How can it be used effectively and ethically in the classroom?
Read More » - 3 June
Beyond Capacity: Budget 2025 – What was asked for and what was delivered
Dr Sarah Aiono from Aotearoa Educators' Collective shares insights from the education sector on the learning support investment.
Read More » - 3 June
Bring ākonga closer to history with a museum visit
Museums and galleries are more than collections of old items—they are living classrooms that bring us closer to our past…
Read More » - May- 2025 -26 May
Tumuaki principal speaks: How culture leads learning
Tumuaki Prinicipal Banapa Avatea shares the success he has seen when imbedding culturally sustaining pedagogy into learning and teaching.
Read More » - 26 May
Learning support gains at cost of women and expert teachers
Increased learning support funding is welcome, but not at the expense of the teaching workforce, says union NZEI Te Riu…
Read More » - 26 May
Kiwi kids once led the world in reading – this 1950s primary school syllabus still has lessons for today
Academics from Auckland University of Technology explain what we can learn from New Zealand's 1950s primary reading syllabus.
Read More » - 12 May
Kohutapu Lodge: Where tourism meets education
Blending a cultural connection with education, Kohutapu Lodge is helping to reengage and inspire young students.
Read More » - 5 May
The UK wants to screen Netflix’s Adolescence in schools. Should you watch it with your child?
Will watching the Netflix drama Adolescence help us have hard conversations with young boys and men? A digital wellbeing expert…
Read More » - 4 May
What transferable life skills should we be teaching?
Many students lack basic practical life skills like budgeting, letter writing, and preparing for a job interview.
Read More » - Apr- 2025 -28 April
Boys not only perform better in maths, they are also more confident about the subject than girls
Could a gender achievement gap in maths be due to confidence? Sarah Buckley from the Australian Council for Educational Research…
Read More » - Mar- 2025 -31 March
Lessons in leadership from our four-legged friends
Early in her career, Kiri Turketo found inspiration in an unlikely source. In this Principal Speaks column, she shares her…
Read More » - 31 March
Leading by example with sustainable furniture options
Is fast furniture impacting your school's environmental footprint? We explore eco-friendly solutions to reduce furniture waste.
Read More » - 24 March
Language is a ‘central element in being Māori’ – using structured literacy to teach te reo misses the point
Is structured literacy for te reo Māori needed, or does it impose an English worldview on an indigenous language?
Read More » - 17 March
The summer slide: Can we prevent it?
Some students see a decline in learning achievement over the summer. Can we overcome it?
Read More » - 3 March
Exploring personal potential at Tauranga Intermediate School
Tauranga Intermediate School is on a mission to empower its students to find themselves.
Read More » - 3 March
Inclusive practices to support dyslexic students
With an estimated ten percent of New Zealanders living with dyslexia, it's important to know how to manage it in…
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