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What is the government funding? Pre-budget education investment roundup
School News rounds up the education initiatives – both new funding and cuts – that have been announced ahead of…
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Educators call for learning support
A new report has revealed the state of learning support, with educators hopeful there will be a big boost in…
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Schools today also teach social and emotional skills. Why is this important? And what’s involved?
Academics from the University of Queensland discuss why it's so important for schools to teach children social and emotional skills.
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How can a school management system make your life easier?
With many elements of running a school combined into one platform, a SMS can make life easier for school staff,…
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Growing your teaching practice with PLD
Ongoing professional learning is essential for all educators to stay at the top of their teaching game. How can you…
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Kohutapu Lodge: Where tourism meets education
Blending a cultural connection with education, Kohutapu Lodge is helping to reengage and inspire young students.
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School counsellors oppose social media ban
Counsellors say a long-term investment in social media education will see more positive outcomes for young people.
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What Kāhui Ako Taught Us: The kōrero our sector deserved from the government
Blogger and educator Rebecca Thomas on the end of Kāhui Ako and what's next for the education sector's communities of…
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Free lectures on AI in education
Free lectures on how artificial intelligence is shaping education will be available from the University of Auckland.
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Embracing the outdoors with all-weather learning spaces
Adding shade structure to your outdoor spaces can create extra room for lessons and help students connect with nature
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Educators have mixed reactions to new parent portal
A new parent portal from the Ministry of Education aimed at engaging parents and whānau has garnered mixed reactions from…
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Government to pay teaching registration and practising certificate fees
The announcement of $53 million to cover teachers’ registration and practising certificate fees has been welcomed by educators.
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Low interest in charter school conversions
Interest in charter school conversions remain low, despite strong interest for opening new schools under the model.
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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…
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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.
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Teaching enrolments decline, renewing shortage concerns
Educators and politicians are trying to address the current teaching shortage through different policy settings. Will it work?
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Educators farewell past union leader Melanie Webber
Melanie Webber was the president of the secondary school union PPTA Te Wehengarua from 2021 to 2022. She passed away…
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Paediatric wait-times could be burdening the education system
Wait times for paediatric care is having an impact on young people’s education and the wider system, says one RTLB…
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Why do we ban books in a free society?
Home of the brave, land of the free… except when it comes to books for kids.
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English curriculum draft out for consultation
The much-delayed English draft curriculum is now out for consultation, generating discussion from teachers.
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Arts, culture and recreation positive for the wellbeing of rangatahi
Research from AUT demonstrates arts, culture and recreation have positive impacts on all aspects of children’s wellbeing.
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School phone ban one year on: our student survey reveals mixed feelings about its success
How effective has the school phone ban been in achieving its aims? Researchers from the University of Canterbury ask students.
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Learning growing and exploring with school camps and excursions
School camps and excursions deliver hands on learning experiences, helping to consolidate classroom learning.
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Could an AV system improve learning outcomes and student engagement?
Innovations in AV technologies present new opportunities to engage with students. We look at how to enhance teaching and learning…
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What makes a good teacher?
A new report from the University of Auckland’s Our Voices Project asks young people what makes a good teacher.
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