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School-based therapists receive pay-raises
School-based therapists will receive up to a 34 percent pay-rise following decades of pay disparity due to gender-based discrimination.
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There is a knowledge gap around menstruation in NZ – and this puts people at risk
Claire Badenhorst, Massey University and Stacy T. Sims, Auckland University of Technology explain the menstruation knowledge gap.
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Outdoor spaces for all ages
Play and time outdoors are an important part of the school day. Find out how to make your outdoor spaces…
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A STEAM powered future
We discuss the benefits of STEAM learning, and explore some STEAM opportunities on offer for New Zealand students.
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Free lunches funding set to be slashed
Funding for the free school lunches programme will be reduced by as much as 50 percent under the new coalition…
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Stand-downs reach 20-year peak
Stand-downs among students in New Zealand have reached almost 3.3 per 100 students, the highest in 20 years.
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Online safety in schools
Leanne Ross from Netsafe speaks to School News, answering key questions about online safety and digital policy in schools.
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Can tamariki recognise themselves in a worksheet?
A new collaboration is making ready-to-go road safety resources with meaningful contexts for students
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Winning tips for your school fundraiser
Need some extra dough for that leaky roof, or that school trip? Fundraisers are a tried and true way to…
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School property announcement stirs outcry from educators
The government’s decision to pause work on school property projects has caused both backlash and support from educators.
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Chief Ombudsman finds “unreasonable” omission of NZSL in education
A landmark report from the chief ombudsman finds that the Ministry of Education has failed the Deaf community in its…
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Classroom furniture: Learning space design
We explore the latest design trends and furniture options to make the most of your learning and teaching environments.
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Encouraging creativity and collaboration with AV equipment
Appropriate audio-visual equipment in schools can help foster collaboration, interactivity, communication and creativity.
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A new vision for learning at Marlborough Girls’ College
Positive relationships are the foundation for powerful learning, says Principal Mary-Jeanne Lynch of Marlborough Girls' College.
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Sanctions to beneficiaries raise concerns for children
National’s recently announced sanctions for job-seekers will exacerbate child poverty and harm education goals, warn advocates.
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Case Study: Supporting children who are ELL with early literacy development
Prof. Gail Gillon of the University of Canterbury on supporting all students with early literacy development.
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Educators among supporters of Vape-Free Kids Rally
Hawkes Bay educators were among the crowd of 100-strong last weekend in Hastings rallying for stricter regulation of vapes.
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Education under Erica Stanford
The new Education Minister has spoken to RNZ about her plans for the sector, including changes to ITE, property and…
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OIA shows charter schools cost over $48,000 per student annually
Charter schools “a proven waste of taxpayer money,” says NZEI Te Riu Roa following newly released documents.
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Hector’s World: a new digital citizenship resource for tamariki
From Term 2, teachers will have access to a new animated series designed for Years 1 to 6 outlining online…
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Is your school prepared? The necessity of AEDs
Sudden cardiac arrests can be deadly – is your school prepared to respond in an emergency?
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Navigating dyslexia in the classroom
More than just trouble with reading and writing, dyslexia can impact all areas of a student's classroom experience.
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US education technology contracts spark privacy concerns
The Ministry of Education has ties to big US technology firms such as Google and Microsoft – what does that…
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Asthma, meningococcal illness likely to spike in schools
New Zealand health experts are warning parents and educators to be vigilant for these common illnesses as students return to…
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Stand-downs on the rise for youth vaping
Ministry of Education data on stand-downs has shown an increase in youth vaping incidents resulting in disciplinary action.
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