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Administration costs for lunches fall on schools
Administration costs of the school lunch programme are being passed onto schools, say Principals.
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Education research and funding slashed by Trump administration
American education research and funding is being slashed by the new Trump administration. What does this mean for schools?
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Children’s math skills ‘non-transferable’ without effective pedagogy, study finds
Research has found children from urban Indian contexts cannot transfer maths skills between practical and abstract contexts.
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Warm and friendly or competent and straightforward? What students want from AI chatbots in the classroom
AI chatbots can take different tones, impacting student experience. University of Auckland academics explain.
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Behind the classroom door: A day in the life of New Zealand teachers – part three
Real stories of dedication, challenges, and triumphs from educators across Aotearoa. In part three, a special needs teacher shares their…
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Changes to maths curriculum come into effect
After a summer of preparation, schools are moving into the new maths curriculum for Years Zero to Eight from Term…
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Official rollout of structured literacy resources for te reo Māori
Structured literacy packs, including phonics checks and lesson plans, are announced for the Māori-medium curriculum.
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Tributes flow for Kōhanga Reo founder
Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi, the founder of the Kōhanga Reo movement has passed on. Educators and Māori leaders pay tribute to…
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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?
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Behind the classroom door: a day in the life of New Zealand teachers – part two
Real stories of dedication, challenges, and triumphs from educators across Aotearoa. In part two, a new-entrant teacher shares their day.
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New charter schools begin operations
Seven new charter schools are set to start operations this term. School News caught up with the school management teams.
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Principals’ Federation calls on MoE to ‘codesign’ policy with education sector
President of the Principals’ Federation, Leanne Otene, calls on MoE to improve collaboration with sector as 2025 changes come into…
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NZCER voices opposition for Treaty Principles Bill, cites impacts on education
NZCER has released its Treaty Principles submission document which strongly opposes the proposed bill, citing implications for education.
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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…
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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?
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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…
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Supporting changes in 2025 – new resources from ERO
ERO is publishing a series of best practice guides to help educators effectively implement incoming changes for 2025.
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Summer reading
Summer reading can help students retain literacy skills over the break – how can we encourage students to keep reading…
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Pakuranga Intermediate: A school like any other
Pakuranga Intermediate demonstrates the simple power of a friendly, welcoming environment
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New Māori Education plan released
The new Māori Education Action Plan has been criticised by some as being light on detail and not addressing key…
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Revolutionising education through AI: a thoughtful approach
How can we use AI to transform education while being mindful of its limitations, pitfalls and inequities? Researchers at AUT…
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Exam techniques to teach your students
Help your students maximise their exam results with the following exam strategies before their big day arrives.
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Inheriting the sacred jawbone: Indigenous re-imaginings of education.
Dr Maia Hetaraka interrogates Western education and its history through an indigenous lens in her new book.
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Where will EOTC take your students in 2025?
We round up some of the best EOTC experiences and activities available across Aotearoa New Zealand for students in 2025
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How to finish the school year positively
Term 4 can be busy and stressful. Slow down, and focus on the positives, and all that you, your colleagues…
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