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Proposed education policies ‘radical’ says union
NZEI Te Riu Roa are among the education leaders warning against the new government’s proposed education policies.
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New science curriculum delayed
The draft science curriculum caused controversy among educators when it was leaked earlier this year – its release has now…
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Schools need better systems for assault, says advocacy group
A new report from advocacy group Let’s Talk Consent NZ says schools are letting down our young people affected by…
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Waikato schools set to benefit from new cycleway
The Hamilton Link project aims to get more Kiwi kids cycling and walking to schools, easing congestion and providing more…
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Principal Speaks: Responding to young people’s needs
Principal Soana Pamaka on creating tailor-made solutions for their rangatahi and the wider community at Tāmaki College.
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NZQA exam disruptions spark frustration in education community
Teachers say their workload has “tripled” from dealing with extra demands, and say disruptions are leading to student breakdowns.
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Primary school principals flag pay disparities
Some primary school principals could be paid less than their senior staff due to issues with the principal pay roll,…
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New, flexible plays for primary and intermediate ākonga
Award-winning playwright and teacher Lindsey Brown has released a series of plays that can be altered specially for your school…
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Attendance continues to lag
New Zealand students continue to have poor attendance at school, much like the rest of the world, shows new figures…
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The many functions of modern staffrooms
We explore the essential items and latest design trends to make your school staffroom a functional, well used space.
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More counsellors needed, says education community
The Association of Counsellors are calling for better wellbeing services as the mental health crisis worsens for rangatahi.
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High enrolments putting pressure on schools
Schools are reportedly struggling to cope with a sudden influx of students, many of whom have limited English.
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Tāhūrangi: a new platform for online teaching resources
The new all-inclusive platform from the Ministry of Education for teaching and learning resources is now live.
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The myth of New Zealand’s declining educational performance
Professor Gavin T. L. Brown from the University of Auckland investigates claims that New Zealand's educational performance is declining.
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Expanding horizons with education abroad
Educational tours abroad can have significant benefits to student learning, wellbeing and team building, all while creating lasting memories.
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What is ‘My School’?
ACT has promised New Zealand parents a resource similar to Australian website 'My School', in a bid to improve our…
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2022 PISA testing likely to be skewed
The Ministry of Education says New Zealand’s 2022 PISA scores are likely to skew higher than anticipated due to sampling…
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Applications for Tūturu | Full (Category One) will now open 20 November
The Teaching Council has announced changes to the process of moving from a provisional to a full teaching certification.
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Demonstrating lifelong learning: PLD opportunities in 2024
Regular PLD is essential for all school staff to keep their skills up to date, and ensure they are implementing…
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Balanced acoustics for winning sports hall performance
We ask the experts how to manage acoustics in a notoriously noisy space, the school sports hall, to improve usability…
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Researchers find alcohol advertising within 500m of half of schools
Following these results, some have called for more rules and regulations for alcohol advertising around schools.
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Te Mana Kuratahi 2023
Excitement builds for the biggest junior kapa haka event in the world, held in Nelson for the first time in…
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Tulī Takes Flight (Tulī) scholarships for Pacific communities close soon
Tulī Scholarship applications for Pacific communities keen to undertake study and training in 2024 close soon.
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First aid training and equipment essentials
In an emergency, well-trained first responders are crucial to stop injuries worsening, and in serious incidents, improving chances of survival.
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Student wellbeing in education: a new report from MoE
A new report has the responses of thousands of ākonga, families and teachers on their wellbeing in schools
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