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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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Educators “alarmed” at new standardised assessment tender
The government has opened a tender for new standardised assessment tests, leaving educators shocked and worried.
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Lessons in leadership from our four-legged friends
Early in her career, Kiri Turketo found inspiration in an unlikely source. In this Principal Speaks column, she shares her…
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Behind the classroom door: A day in the life of New Zealand teachers – part six
Real stories of dedication, challenges, and triumphs from educators in NZ. Part six comes from an associate teacher in a…
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Leading by example with sustainable furniture options
Is fast furniture impacting your school's environmental footprint? We explore eco-friendly solutions to reduce furniture waste.
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Report argues for stronger secondary trades pathway, specialist schools
A new report from the New Zealand Initiative argues we need a stronger and clearer trades pathway for secondary students.
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Will AI cost us the earth?
While education departments are concerned about the ethical use of AI in schools, should we be taking a much broader…
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Language is a ‘central element in being Māori’ – using structured literacy to teach te reo misses the point
Is structured literacy for te reo Māori needed, or does it impose an English worldview on an indigenous language?
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Safe, inclusive and engaging playgrounds
Upgrading or installing a playground? We asked the experts for their top tips to ensure your playground is well-used and…
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Topping up the budget with school fundraisers
Fundraising can mean the difference between getting extra supplies and resources, and having to make do without.
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Consultation open for Teaching Council fees and levy changes
The consultation period for changes to Teaching Council fees and levies for the duration of 2025 to 2028 is now…
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