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SPARX: Supporting youth wellbeing
School life can be exciting but also stressful, and it's not always easy for students to know where to go…
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Can AI accurately help teachers’ grading turnaround time?
Op-ed: AI grading has advantages and disadvantages over a manual approach; the key is thoughtful and considered implementation.
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Every minute matters in school cardiac emergencies
We speak to Hato Hone St John about how to ensure your school staff and students are equipped to react…
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Growing dissent among subject experts over “not ready” curriculum
Subject organisations sound warnings over "tokenistic", "overloaded" and "Western centered" proposed new curriculum, say major revisions are needed.
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Ministry of Education predicts school roll fall over the next decade
Annual school roll predictions suggest a fall in enrolment numbers every year, totalling over 40,000 fewer students by 2035.
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Strengthening teaching practice with professional learning development
Choosing the right professional learning development is every bit as important as accumulating enough PLD hours.
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Collaboration in action: College and university team up on flood-prone courtyard redesign
From muddy bottleneck to community hub, design and trade students are teaming up to redesign a school courtyard in One…
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The growing importance of museums for education
Museums are more relevant than ever, providing context for today's society and historic human achievements.
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Does your school do mental health checks? They should be regular, not just a one‑off
Regular mental health checks give valuable insights that can inform decisions, rather than relying on data from a single point…
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Fuel relief package for rural schools a welcome start, but is it enough?
The Government's fuel relief support measures target rural schools' boilers and mileage allowance, but PPTA says more is needed.
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Study sheds light on reading strategies for autistic learners: What works and what doesn’t
University of Canterbury research suggests assumptions about reading comprehension in autistic students may need to be revised.
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AI tools for teaching and learning: Embracing technology to enhance workflow
While teachers will always remain the most valuable asset for students, AI tools can have a significant impact on teaching…
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From SOS to SMS: Efficiency and insight with school management systems
Does your school management system provide everything your school needs? It might be time to change or upgrade.
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Is listening to music a helpful tool or classroom distraction?
Diving into the research that explores how listening to music can influence productivity while learning.
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Criticism of curriculum changes gathers momentum ahead of deadline
Educators from 34 organisations have signed a statement condemning the pace, scope and direction of curriculum changes.
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Support needed for schools facing fuel crisis, union says
The 94 percent of teachers who rely on cars to travel to work risk being priced out of travel, PPTA…
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Examining the evidence: Giving students the best chance at success
Should New Zealand's education system be evidence-based? The arguments for and against using evidence as the foundation of practice.
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Union takes Te Tiriti obligation concerns to Waitangi Tribunal
NZEI Te Riu Roa has given evidence to the Tribunal, saying the Crown "has systematically undermined Te Tiriti o Waitangi…
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How does classroom technology impact information retention?
Op-Ed: Arguments can be made for and against the role of technology in students' retention - the key is in…
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Educators’ collective shares concerns over uptake of new SMART Tool
The SMART Tool was unveiled in February, but the Aotearoa Educators Collective says only 60 percent of schools have signed…
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High school maths scores linked to adult success
University of Auckland study finds those who do better in high school tests go on to better outcomes including higher…
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Op-ed: Why I teach respectful relationships and consent in separate gender spaces
The assumption that it is sexist to separate by gender for relationship education is understandable, but misguided.
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Beyond the manosphere: the toxic ideology behind Louis Theroux’s doco
The many contradictions of the 'manosphere' ideology were laid bare in Louis Theroux's new documentary, Inside the Manosphere.
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Everything from the recent NCEA replacement announcement
The Government’s proposed assessment changes include compulsory literacy and numeracy at Year 11 and all students facing exams across Years…
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Confidence, curiosity and connection: School camps and excursions
External learning activities help bring learning to life, making abstract concept real, and cementing classroom learning.
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