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Union considers legal action over cuts to resource teachers
NZEI Te Riu Roa is considering legal action against the government for the disestablishment of 174 fulltime resource teacher roles.
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NZQA: AI-marking now a reality
NZQA is implementing AI-marking for all Year 10 written assessments from this year onwards, following successful trials.
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Financial literacy is about more than personal responsibility – wealth and inequality should be part of the new curriculum
Teaching personal financial responsibility isn't enough. Children should be taught broader economic context, argue New Zealand academics.
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Achieving optimal sound quality in education spaces
When students can't hear the teacher, they can't learn properly. Sound quality matters in education spaces
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Discover Ōtautahi Christchurch and its learning opportunites
The Garden City is rich with learning opportunities, no matter what subject or part of the curriculum you and your…
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School leaders share stories for Unteach Racism project
Teaching Council of Aotearoa launch school leaders’ stories project with Unteach Racism to challenge institutional racism.
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PPTA members support additional salary claim
PPTA Te Wehengarua union members have voted to lodge additional pay claims in their upcoming collective agreement negotiation.
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Behind the classroom door: A day in the life of New Zealand teachers – part seven
Real stories of dedication, challenges, and triumphs from educators in NZ. Part seven comes from a new entrant teacher on…
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Make yourself heard: IP paging and PA systems
Voice paging and school bells are critical for communication in schools. Clanging manual bells, and crackly, unclear PA systems won’t…
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How to save a life: AEDs in schools
As a community hub, ensuring your school has an AED can mean the difference between life and death for staff,…
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School spending scrutinised
School spending is once again in the spotlight following a recent story about a report from the Office of the…
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Schools’ Pride week wraps up
Schools’ pride was held by over 200 schools last week, despite the recent cancellation of Little Gay Out due to…
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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.
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Playscape creates new heart for Pukekohe Hill School
An unused patch of grass has been transformed into a vibrant, versatile space for learning and playing that is well…
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Building skills for the future with CNC routers and laser cutters
CNC routers and laser cutters are becoming core features of school workshops and design studios offering hands-on learning experiences.
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Ministry of Education investigates leaks
The Ministry of Education has launched an independent investigation following several high-level document leaks.
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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?
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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.
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Climate change affects your ability to spell
A new and alarming report highlights the threat of climate change to schools, and student academic performance in Australia.
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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…
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How important is financial education?
Financial education will soon become mandatory, woven into the social studies and maths curriculum. But is it necessary?
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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.
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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…
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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.
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Smart waste, smart schools: Championing waste management
Schools and kura have a special opportunity to foster environmental awareness and eco conscious practices in young people.
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