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Talking to adults helps build young brains
“In a typical classroom situation most children have very few opportunities for long sustained interactions with adults. It is way…
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Tackling trauma post-Christchurch attack
The attack has had a huge impact on schools across the country, though schools outside Christchurch have received very little…
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Not good enough: strikes & negotiations to continue
Following the mega-strike: PPTA announced rolling strikes for the foreseeable future, NZEI has yet to announce its next move (but …
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I’m worried. I’m terrified. I’m striking for our future.
21 years ago, when I first started, it mattered to actually teach.
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To teachers, with love
Very soon you’ll be striking. Thank you for being not only her teacher, but mine. For providing knowledge and enabling…
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Op-ed: 4 reasons why my schools are NOT striking
"Our two State Schools will be fully staffed and fully operational - and for good reasons."
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How Spotswood College built a school programme to challenge the system
2019 is the year that principal Nicola Ngarewa will revolutionise the high school timetable.
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Mega-strike calls government money bluff
Teachers, families and low-income workers agree teachers should earn a fair wage. Can the biggest teacher strike ever achieve this?
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Education minister grilled on mega-strike, ‘no more money’, Francis Report
As negotiations relaunch, this groundbreaking mega-strike has the nation on the edge of its seat.
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NZEI Te Riu Roa supports student action on climate change
"The disappointing thing is young people are only having to take such a strong stand on climate change because the…
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NZ Parents stand strong in support of teachers’ strike
A number of parents on the group have children with additional learning needs and have expressed their concern about the…
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Changing minds about mathematics
So how can schools put together a programme that combines real-world innovation and creativity with emphasis on mastering foundational maths…
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NCEA shake-up: Mixed feelings over external assessments
"As much as it sounds like a simple solution to push half of the assessments to external to deal with…
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Area schools vote on whether to join strike
There are 136 area schools in New Zealand. Most are kura kaupapa Māori or wharekura, in rural areas, or urban…
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Will NZEI Te Riu Roa return to facilitation with MoE?
The union has urged the Ministry to pick up the phone and make a better offer.
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Youth voting rolled out in Auckland schools
The Youth Voting programme provides students with as close to a ‘real life’ experience of voting in a formal election…
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Winning schools announce big STEM plans
Otamatea High School will use its solar equipment package to integrate STEM learning across as many subject areas as possible.
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Bullying behaviour won’t thrive in positive school environments
It’s a chance for every child and young person to celebrate what makes them and others unique, whether that’s talents,…
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Ministry of Education seeks facilitated bargaining
The Ministry has responded to the latest strike action in a new statement from Iona Holsted, Secretary for Education.
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Education ministry: There are ways we can address workload
There are ways to address teacher workloads that do not require more money and teachers' claims of a crisis cannot…
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Gordon Campbell on the (lack of an) end game for the teachers strike
The timing of the upcoming strike seems odd. This major strike will be held the day before the Budget eclipses…
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Free state education a step closer with NCEA changes
The kiwi ideal of free state education is a step closer with the announcement that NCEA will be free of…
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Manchester Street School robotics team wins global award
Receiving the coveted ‘Judges Award’ for exemplary effort and perseverance, the Year 5/6 MSS robotics team has gained an international…
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Physical violence against principals must stop
Cormick said principals are now 11.79 times more likely to be subject to physical violence at work than the rest…
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Wellbeing: What’s it about?
We need to be mindful that giving everything for others and leaving nothing in the tank for ourselves can leave…
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