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Ambitious three-year public education programme
“A focus on standardisation and measurement over the past few years has worked against an ability to future-proof education..."
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Workload demands at dangerous levels for primary school leaders
Survey of primary school principals and senior leaders has found the sheer quantity of work is seriously affecting their health…
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A healthy school is a happy school is a well-maintained school
For most people, the weekend is the time for all the DIY and maintenance jobs that need doing around the…
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Secondary teachers to receive $1250 more than primary teachers?
NZEI National Secretary Paul Goulter says a differentiation in payments between primary and secondary ($2750 for primary and $4000 for…
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Education Amendment Bill ends Charter School model & National Standards
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says the bill will strengthen the public education system.
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Pomare School children now published illustrators
It's finally here! School News reported back in September that children from decile one Pomare School in Lower Hutt will…
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Research rates risks of robots robbing roles
Future New Zealand school-leavers face fewer fears from increasing automation than their international peers
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Exhibition offers educational tour of the human body
Internationally-acclaimed exhibition shows inner workings of real human bodies
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Physios bag packs and shoes to support healthy habits
Comfortable school bags and shoes more likely to encourage kids to be active at school, physios say.
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Changes mooted for contentious charter schools
Options still open for charter schools despite moves to close them
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New ways of teaching swimming survival skills
New water safety programme assesses retention of crucial survival skills
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Study proves girls’ passion for science subjects
Encouraging study reinforces need to inspire next generation of female scientists, technologists and designers in traditionally male dominated areas
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Disadvantaged Kiwi students’ ‘resilience’ declining
New report shows 'resilience' of New Zealand children from poor backgrounds is falling
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‘Spanking’ forgery teacher disciplined
Teacher who tried to trick female colleague into 'spanking session' loses teacher registration
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School urges students to shun social media
School's 'no social media' policy to “encourage kids to have real conversations with each other
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‘Disturbing and serious’ racism in schools
Most teachers would be "horrified" at racist behaviours recorded in new report - Children's Commissioner
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Improve literacy, improve lives
Literate and numerate adults are better able to assist their children with their education and have the confidence to undertake…
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Educators welcome measures to reduce child poverty
Teachers see the effects of poverty on children’s education and general well-being every day at their schools and centres.
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The life of a sewing machine at Sacred Heart College
Fashion and design teacher Amber McIntosh tells School News she has been using Bernina sewing machines since she started her…
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Inspiring next generation of Kiwi inventors
A new partnership brings New Zealand digital content to children that is purposefully designed and developed to educate while entertaining
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Naked truth of online experiences of young NZers
Research shows young people feel pressure to send naked images as they believe sending nudes is commonplace, but it's important…
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New digital technologies for schools and kura
The new digital curriculum meets the needs of a digital and fast-paced world, while making sure students are job-ready when…
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New teachers unprepared for classroom – report
If you relax standards and diminish the practical component of teacher training, new graduate teachers will be under-prepared for the…
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Teacher guilty of serious misconduct after restraint incident
A teacher has been censured by the Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal after restraining a student trying to push another student's head…
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Bring coding to students with ‘Hour of Code’ activities
Students will discover how various AI techniques can teach a robot to explore a new planet — including recognising animals…
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