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Free singing lessons for primary and intermediate ākonga
A new project from the New Zealand Choral Federation and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage aims to get students…
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The politics of education
With a national election later this year, we asked educator's themselves what they want to see in our party's election…
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New Zealand claims Oceania’s first UNESCO Global Geopark
Aotearoa, New Zealand is now one of only 48 countries globally that has this distinguished UNESCO designation.
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Your school’s role in encouraging healthy eating
Healthy eating throughout the school day can increase your student's concentration, energy levels and overall mood.
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Strikes paused for primary teachers
A planned strike has been called off by NZEI Te Riu Roa primary school teachers as negotiations for a collective…
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Illness on the rise again this winter
With absence data regularly making headlines and another hard winter around the corner, how can your kura battle this season’s…
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Solving the maths problem
Since the 1980s, average maths achievement has trended downward in New Zealand - so how do we address this long…
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How composting in schools will lead to better informed climate policy
Richard Wallis from The Carbon Cycle Company explains the impact composting can have on our CO2 emissions and global warming.
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Increasing student opportunity and engagement in school sport
Sports are fun, and can get rangatahi engaged in school. In fact, they can be a quintessential part of every…
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Budget 2023: The education round-up
What has the recent Labour 2023 budget got in store for education? We break down all of the announcements.
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Promised truancy offers absent amidst attendance ‘crisis’
The 82 new truancy officers promised by the Ministry of Education to help with chronic absenteeism are nowhere to be…
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Will EOTC guidelines change following the Whangārei caving tragedy?
Of the fatal school-trip accidents of the past 23 years, all have involved water. Should we be revising our EOTC…
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All-round learning hubs: the many functions of school libraries
Books will always be important, but the function of modern school libraries extends far beyond this. Are you making the…
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Strike coverage unfair, says educators
Teachers’ strikes have made headlines again following industrial action last week – but is the media coverage balanced?
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Negotiations continue for primary teachers after third offer rejected
Ministry of Education offers continue to fall short of key needs, say primary teacher union bargaining teams.
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Eco-friendly wood-pellet heaters for schools
The Ministry of Education is planning on phasing out coal boilers by 2025 – one eco-friendly alternative could be wood-pellet…
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Empowering educators with engaging PLD
Discover how professional development can help bridge educator gaps in an ever-evolving education landscape.
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New report demonstrates education’s staffing crisis
An annual staffing survey from PPTA Te Wehengarua has found more classes are being cancelled, and applications for positions are…
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Communities should work together on school attendance, urge educators
Latest attendance data causes continued discussion as education becomes a “political football” in the election year.
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What you need to know about measles
A measles case in Albany is making headlines as record low immunity in New Zealand sparks fears of another outbreak.
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Celebrating Rotuman Language Week 2023
Preserving an endangered language and acknowledging the diverse Pacific communities of Aoteaora with Rotuman language week.
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Ten great ways to show your students you care
Create an impression on your students that lasts well beyond their time in your classroom with these top tips.
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Area teachers to join strikes
The results of the area teacher strike ballot are in: area teachers will join their primary and area school principal…
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Most children with severe mental health disorders unsupported, psychiatrists say
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists estimates 3 in 4 children with a severe mental health disorder…
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Op-Ed: Getting the rewrite right
Kathy Llyod-Parker of Cambridge International outlines five considerations to ensure any new curriculum delivers for students and teachers.
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