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Mental Health Foundation launches youth mental health petition
Over 25 percent of young people experience moderate to severe mental health challenges, a figure that has doubled over the…
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Plan, design and fit-out the perfect shaded area
With proper planning and design, shade structures can transform outdoor spaces into well-used hubs for learning, playing and socialising.
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Our research shows how screening students for psychopathic and narcissistic traits could help prevent cyberbullying
Cyberbullying and cybertrolling are alarmingly common among young people. Research suggests we need to do more than limit screen time…
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Hope for the best, plan for the worst: Essential first aid
Beyond meeting mandatory first aid requirements, first aid training could prove invaluable to staff and students in an emergency situation.
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“We want better for our children”: why Auckland educators are striking
Teachers, education leaders and support staff at Auckland’s “mega” public service strike tell School News why they’re marching.
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Ngā Ahikāpuni: Reigniting fires in schools
Through storytelling, students are reconnecting with their history and culture, and becoming confident, articulate public speakers.
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Understand, know, do framework gone from curriculum
The latest update to the New Zealand Curriculum has removed the “understand, know, do" framework that characterised earlier drafts.
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Around 40,000 educators prepare for “mega”-strike
About 40,000 primary and secondary teachers are preparing to participate in a massive national strike on Thursday 23 October.
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When phonics isn’t reading: why today’s ‘literacy breakthrough’ doesn’t add up
Educators from the Aotearoa Educators' Collective unpack the numbers and data behind the Ministry of Education's announcement.
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Choosing effective PLD for 2026
Ongoing PLD is essential to stay up to date with best practice, technological innovations, new research and reports, and your…
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More teachers join October 23 strike
Area school teachers and secondary school teachers have voted to strike on October 23, marking a huge day for public…
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New attendance service provision begins in Term 4
The Ministry of Education has confirmed new attendance service providers will begin operating from this Term.
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Supporting ākonga Māori in writing
A report from the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study outlines teaching practices which uplift achievement in writing from ākonga Māori.
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AI in the classroom is hard to detect – time to bring back oral tests
Could oral examinations help counteract the AI problem? Lecturers from the University of Auckland detail their experience.
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What do primary teachers want to change? Class sizes and support staff
Primary teachers reveal their biggest wants in findings from NZCER's 2024 National Survey, a regular report into sector perspectives.
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The charity aiming to tackle educational inequity
Ako Mātātupu offers scholarships for a unique, employment-based, ITE program, helping more teachers into low socioeconomic communities.
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Five considerations before implementing AI in the classroom
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being rapidly integrated into the classroom. What should teachers consider before implementing the tool?
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Young people want more RSE, shows survey
A recent survey of rangatahi attitudes towards RSE shows they would like it to be longer, start earlier and be…
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Principals set to boycott curriculum roadshow for leaders
Primary principals say they will disengage from the roadshow in Term 4 until a collective agreement offer has been made.
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An open letter to the Minister of Education
An open letter to the Minister of Education written by respected education leader Bali Haque, published by the Aotearoa Educators'…
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Teacher salaries have plummeted relative to minimum and median wages
EXCLUSIVE: Teachers used to be paid two to three times more than minimum wage workers, finds maths researcher Leighton Watson.
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Rolling strikes this week for secondary teachers
After an “overwhelming” vote to reject the latest Government offer, secondary school teachers will begin strikes this week.
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Should second-language learning be compulsory?
Second-language learning should be compulsory, says a new report from a forum bringing together academics, educators and policy-makers.
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New staffing entitlement for learning support coordinators
A new entitlement aimed to improve access to learning support coordinators for schools with students in Years 1 to 8…
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Updated secondary subjects raise questions
Educators have raised questions about the Ministry of Education’s new secondary school subjects, set to be phased in from 2028.
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