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- 2019 -3 September
Play-based learning principles bolster our wellbeing
Principal Andrew King explains how school gardens, regular harvests and Colin the community cat are curating stronger wellbeing among his…
Read More » - Aug- 2019 -26 August
Have you spoken about substance use lately?
What can schools do to prevent or delay substance use?
Read More » - 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 » - 20 August
MoE clarifies focus on digital technologies in schools
In her latest statement, Deputy Secretary Early Learning and Student Achievement Ellen MacGregor-Reid tried to clarify the MoE's position on…
Read More » - 12 August
Op-Ed: Teach kids the value of their data
Facebook has been buying personal data from 13-year-olds for $20 per month: teenagers need to be better informed.
Read More » - 6 August
Fund inclusive education, advocates disability support group
A push to "build 24 new special education satellite units ignores the more urgent work of ensuring every school in…
Read More » - 6 August
New learning support roles receive huge backlash from schools
The Ministry's allocation has failed the test of whether it will get to the children who needed it most first,…
Read More » - Jul- 2019 -29 July
Curriculum needs drastic change with rise of smart tech
Whether it’s creating filter bubbles which polarise political debate or presenting fixed prices based on a person’s past shopping habits,…
Read More » - 22 July
Birthdates impact NCEA results for levels 1, 2, and 3
The finding is unique to New Zealand where primary school attendance typically starts as soon as a child turns five…
Read More » - 15 July
Progress on integrating te reo Māori into education
“Our Government has set an ambitious goal to integrate te reo Māori into education in early learning and schools by…
Read More » - Jun- 2019 -24 June
Time to get real with reporting
How relevant is a six-monthly report by the time it gets home?
Read More » - 24 June
Children have fun playing sports and don’t need to satisfy adults’ ambitions
Participation rates by adolescents have been declining and recent statistics released by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) show a 60%…
Read More » - 24 June
The reading revolution starts in our schools
We interviewed school librarians around the country about student reading habits, or lack thereof, and how teachers can turn it…
Read More » - 10 June
How to STEAM with integrity through ‘Impact Projects’
Renowned principal Claire Amos tells us about her school's STEAM revolution and how others can emulate its success.
Read More » - 10 June
Tackling racism to realise the potential of Māori learners
"The education system has underserved Māori learners," says Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis.
Read More » - 3 June
Tackling trauma post-Christchurch attack
The attack has had a huge impact on schools across the country, though schools outside Christchurch have received very little…
Read More » - 3 June
Not good enough: strikes & negotiations to continue
Following the mega-strike: PPTA announced rolling strikes for the foreseeable future, NZEI has yet to announce its next move (but …
Read More » - May- 2019 -28 May
I’m worried. I’m terrified. I’m striking for our future.
21 years ago, when I first started, it mattered to actually teach.
Read More » - 28 May
Op-ed: 4 reasons why my schools are NOT striking
"Our two State Schools will be fully staffed and fully operational - and for good reasons."
Read More » - 28 May
How Spotswood College built a school programme to challenge the system
2019 is the year that principal Nicola Ngarewa will revolutionise the high school timetable.
Read More » - 28 May
Education minister grilled on mega-strike, ‘no more money’, Francis Report
As negotiations relaunch, this groundbreaking mega-strike has the nation on the edge of its seat.
Read More » - 28 May
NZEI Te Riu Roa supports student action on climate change
"The disappointing thing is young people are only having to take such a strong stand on climate change because the…
Read More » - 21 May
NCEA shake-up: Mixed feelings over external assessments
"As much as it sounds like a simple solution to push half of the assessments to external to deal with…
Read More » - 21 May
Area schools vote on whether to join strike
There are 136 area schools in New Zealand. Most are kura kaupapa Māori or wharekura, in rural areas, or urban…
Read More » - 21 May
Will NZEI Te Riu Roa return to facilitation with MoE?
The union has urged the Ministry to pick up the phone and make a better offer.
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