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Curriculum rewrites lack clear frameworks and definitions
Curriculum rewrites at the Ministry of Education are struggling with a lack of clarity, according to leaked documents.
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Chisnallwood Intermediate: A place of opportunity
Opportunities are critical for preteens to build confidence and capability, says Chisnallwood Intermediate, acclaimed for its music program.
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Are AI detection tools biased against English language learners?
AI detection tools are trained on native English users, which could create bias.
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Wrong room, wrong focus
Opinion: Why the Minister’s announcement on open-plan classrooms distracts from what really matters in education.
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From Stress to success: Supporting teacher and student wellbeing
Positive wellbeing means resilient communities and effective learning.
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New campaign aims to lift the mana of teachers
A new campaign from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand aims to lift the status of teachers and their…
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Ministry of Education specialist staff strike
Ministry of Education offices will see pickets on Tuesday as field staff, service managers and support workers take industrial action.
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Is it time for a new timetable?
More than organising the day, timetables express the values of a school, and ideas about the purpose of education itself.
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Play on: Sports equipment to get everyone moving
From bats and balls to professional equipment and specialist surfaces, the right sports equipment can inspire young athletes at your…
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Twenty-first century learning: Rāroa Intermediate and Makerspace NZ
Laser cutters & 3D printers from Makerspace NZ have greatly enhanced the efficiency and creative potential of the school's tech…
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NZCER PAT tuhituhi | writing assessment now available
Teacher guide for the new PAT tuhituhi | writing assessment for Years 5 to 10 is now available.
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Increased teacher stress = decreased co-regulation
Are stressed teachers contributing to the dysregulation we see in classrooms? Rebecca Thomas asks in her latest op-ed.
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Principal speaks: Beyond burnout: Walking through the pressures of school leadership—and finding my way forward
Henbury School Principal Sarah Corry offers a candid, heartfelt insight into leadership burnout, resilience, and the beauty of finding a…
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Responsible integration of AI into the classroom
Banning AI won’t cut it, says one science teacher. So how can schools and teachers encourage ethical applications of the…
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Mr Smith or Gary? Why some teachers ask students to call them by their first name
For many of us, calling our teachers by their first names would have been unthinkable. But some teachers are changing…
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Union considers legal action over cuts to resource teachers
NZEI Te Riu Roa is considering legal action against the government for the disestablishment of 174 fulltime resource teacher roles.
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NZQA: AI-marking now a reality
NZQA is implementing AI-marking for all Year 10 written assessments from this year onwards, following successful trials.
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Financial literacy is about more than personal responsibility – wealth and inequality should be part of the new curriculum
Teaching personal financial responsibility isn't enough. Children should be taught broader economic context, argue New Zealand academics.
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Achieving optimal sound quality in education spaces
When students can't hear the teacher, they can't learn properly. Sound quality matters in education spaces
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Discover Ōtautahi Christchurch and its learning opportunites
The Garden City is rich with learning opportunities, no matter what subject or part of the curriculum you and your…
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School leaders share stories for Unteach Racism project
Teaching Council of Aotearoa launch school leaders’ stories project with Unteach Racism to challenge institutional racism.
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PPTA members support additional salary claim
PPTA Te Wehengarua union members have voted to lodge additional pay claims in their upcoming collective agreement negotiation.
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Behind the classroom door: A day in the life of New Zealand teachers – part seven
Real stories of dedication, challenges, and triumphs from educators in NZ. Part seven comes from a new entrant teacher on…
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Make yourself heard: IP paging and PA systems
Voice paging and school bells are critical for communication in schools. Clanging manual bells, and crackly, unclear PA systems won’t…
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How to save a life: AEDs in schools
As a community hub, ensuring your school has an AED can mean the difference between life and death for staff,…
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