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Teachers advised to stay tuned as pay talks continue
NZEI Te Riu Roa will continue to negotiate in good faith in order to arrive at a new proposal, President…
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Why don’t kids enjoy cross country? Sport NZ research shines a light…
Term two means school cross country. Kids at almost every primary and intermediate school around New Zealand are getting their…
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4-year challenge ends: Auckland Girls Grammar School back in the clear with ERO
Since the injection of new Principal Ngaire Ashmore 18 months ago, the school’s officially back on track.
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The darker the uniform, the meaner the team?
There’s some interesting psychology surrounding sports uniforms...
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Students protest homophobia, biphobia and transphobia
Day of Silence is the largest student-driven action for safe schools in the world, and was introduced to New Zealand…
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$30m school expansion set for Manukura & Te Wharekura o Ngā Purapura o Te Aroha
The funding is part of Budget 2018 investment to support schools experiencing roll growth pressures, with almost $70m to build…
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‘Adventure education’ could prove key to improving teen mental health
New study highlights the need to address the particular mental health challenges faced by adolescent Maori and adolescents from low…
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Negotiations still underway for teachers & principals
21 days and counting for the education sector, as hope for a settlement following strike action persists, and public support…
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STRIKE DAY: first educators’ strike in 24 years
29,000 primary teachers, principals and their supporters take to the streets in public events
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Some students need additional support – is flexibility the solution?
In theory, the push towards ‘Flexible Learning Spaces’ should support a diverse range of students as the principles are strongly…
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OPINION: Principal challenges Prime Minister’s statement
“The Prime Minister must be getting appalling advice from her bureaucrats in their comfortable warm Wellington offices, because the one…
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When students love homework: The Casebrook Challenge
"Whānau regularly reports that The Casebrook Challenge is a great way to engage students in learning at home, increasing their…
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STRIKE NEWS: Secondary teachers engage in government discussions
PPTA has presented a claim to turn around secondary teacher shortages and ensure schools can attract and keep great teachers.…
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Making energy efficiency part of your school’s culture
Saving on energy costs isn’t the only incentive for schools to take control of their energy usage...
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It’s smart to get kids moving but how smart are your facilities?
Along with a long list of other health benefits, it has also been shown that kids who are more active…
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“The financial bucket is not unlimited” says Education Minister ahead of strike
Chris Hipkins says what teachers are asking for is "well out of kilter with everyone else" and discusses a range…
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VIDEO: Latest NZEI ad campaign has students front and centre
Children’s drawings of their favourite teachers are front and centre of a new advertising campaign from NZEI to highlights the…
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Ministry & NZEI Te Riu Roa clash over ‘teacher shortage’ claims
Responding to the NZEI Te Riu Roa's claim that the teacher shortage is "swiftly moving from a crisis to a…
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Academics warn against NCEA changes
18 academics from Victoria University are worried suggestions from an advisory group for the government's review of NCEA will make the qualification worse,…
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$18.4m ‘Mates & Dates’ programme “will not prevent sexual violence experienced by Māori students”, says Te Whāriki Takapou
Māori sexual and reproductive health promotion and research organisation Te Whāriki Takapou is highly critical of the decision by ACC…
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5 quirky, kooky, easy classroom book corner ideas…
These simple, fantasy-inspired classroom decorating ideas will entice students of all ages to pick up a book and read for…
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Waste not want not, management matters
New Zealanders are some of the biggest producers of waste in the world, even the littlest ones.
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Education Minister dubious on National Party’s ‘class size’ u-turn
While the education minister and NZEI Te Riu Roa president disagree on National's sincerity, principals and teachers around the country…
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38% of school leaders experienced threats of violence in 2017
“There are two parallel issues going on here. One is children with learning difficulties trying to access the help and…
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Finalised firearm guidelines for schools released
"We know there are differing opinions on schools allowing students to participate in activities involving firearms.... Earlier this year we…
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