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Teachers welcome NCEA subject lists announcement
Secondary teachers have welcomed the Minister of Education’s release of final subject lists for NCEA Levels 2 and 3 subjects…
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New ERO research on supporting students post-lockdown
ERO’s new reports outline practical actions schools can take for re-engaging students back in the classroom and addressing learning loss…
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Children’s rights education programme launched for Kiwi kids
Teaching children in Aotearoa New Zealand about their rights, under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, is…
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Languishing, burnout and stigma are all among the possible psychological impacts as Delta lingers in the community
As New Zealand remains under different levels of restriction, the psychological toll of the Delta outbreak may start to show...
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Waikato school community locked down after pupils contract Delta
The latest school to have pupils test positive for Delta variant of Covid-19 has come under the media spotlight as…
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‘Back-pedalling’ on pay parity commitments
More than 5000 ECE teachers will lose access to pay increases they were eligible for next year because of back-pedalling…
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Relief teachers present COVID pay petition to Government
"It's not fair, or reasonable, for anybody to have to go without pay due to the lockdown." - Relief teachers petition…
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Principals applaud school holiday decision
The dates of the end of Term 3 school holidays will remain unchanged, a move welcomed by many principals and…
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Resourceful rangatahi lead the way – Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2021
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week is all about amplifying the role of te reo in Aotearoa.…
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Have your say on early learning reforms
Consultation began this week on a second round of proposed regulatory reforms 'to improve the quality of early learning services…
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New NZQA chair and board appointed
New appointments to the board of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) have been announced...
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Hardship Fund for Learners gets $20 million boost
The Ministry of Education announced additional funding to allow tertiary education organisations to address current need, and provide cover in…
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Finalised Aotearoa New Zealand history curriculum nears
Progress is being made on a new Aotearoa New Zealand histories syllabus, set to be added to the curriculum from…
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Schools prepare to reopen on Thursday at ‘Delta Level 2’
Schools outside of Auckland are readying for the return of staff and pupils and all that this entails under the…
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In debates about opening schools, we’re neglecting an important voice: our children’s
"Very few governments” have made an effort to engage children in decision-making, says a new high-level WHO, UNICEF and UNESCO…
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Workforce Development Council CEO appointed
A significant milestone in the establishment of Workforce Development Councils, which will give industry greater leadership in the vocational education…
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Otago survey provides insights into working from home
University of Otago Business School is undertaking a five-question survey to understand the current experiences of people able to work…
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Tertiary fee regulation settings announced for 2022
The Minister of Education has confirmed fee regulation settings for tertiary education providers in 2022, following consultation.
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Free counselling for schooling workforce during pandemic
Teachers and support staff across all state, and state-integrated, schools can now access free counselling through the COVID-19 Employee Assistance…
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‘By Principals, For Principals’ – new union is born
Incorporated into a society on Thursday 25 August, a bespoke union for primary principals in Aotearoa New Zealand has been…
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Construction industry training passes to Te Pūkenga
The Tertiary Education Commission has approved the transition of the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation to Te Pūkenga.
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ERO research on supporting NCEA students after lockdown
With Covid-19 currently disrupting learning across Aotearoa, a new ERO report reflects on targeted support for NCEA students after lockdown.
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NCEA dates moved back by two weeks
NCEA and NZ Scholarship exams are to be moved back by two weeks, due to the disruption COVID-19 has caused…
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How schools can get media ready after a positive Covid case
COVID-19 has become the latest issue where school leaders can be thrust into the national media spotlight without warning. Few…
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“We’ve done it before and we can do it again!”
Union says teachers are well prepared for lockdown extension as numerous schools and universities become directly affected by the Covid-19…
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