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.
- 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…
Read More » - Feb- 2025 -10 February
Two of the world’s richest men are opening schools – What do you need to know?
Both Elon Musk and Richard Branson are moving into the education sector. What global impact might it have?
Read More » - 3 February
NZ school science results improve – but international testing highlights a stubborn socioeconomic gap
Cathy Buntting from the University of Waikato analyses New Zealand's TIMSS data and what it says about the state of…
Read More » - Jan- 2025 -24 January
Boosting New Zealand’s education standards with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is the theme for this year's International Day of Education. How could it improve our education system?
Read More » - Dec- 2024 -9 December
Thank you and goodbye for 2024
It's been a big year in the education sector, and we're all looking forward to packing up and taking a…
Read More » - 9 December
Pakuranga Intermediate: A school like any other
Pakuranga Intermediate demonstrates the simple power of a friendly, welcoming environment
Read More » - Nov- 2024 -18 November
New eLearning modules for new and aspiring principals
The Ministry of Education has released new self-directed eLearning modules for beginning and aspiring principals.
Read More » - 4 November
Neurodivergent learners in Aotearoa
“Our brains are different, but they’re not less,” —Tom Little, Young Neurodiversity Champion.
Read More » - 4 November
Tumuaki Principal Speaks: The power of difference
Principal and education advocate Martyn Weatherill writes on how meeting each students’ needs is imperative for the collective good.
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