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MoE seeks feedback on Pasifika teaching framework
The Ministry of Education is calling for feedback on Tapasā, a new draft framework for working with Pasifika students.
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Four new schools planned for Auckland region
The government has unveiled plans to build four new schools and one major school expansion in the Auckland region.
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Schools encouraged to apply for environmental change grants
Schools and community groups are being encouraged to apply for grants of Canon equipment worth $5,000.
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Rolleston College – the face of ultra-modern learning
At Canterbury's newest high school, there are just three lessons a day, pillars are peppered with charging ports, and the…
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Making the most of interactive technology
Advances in digital technology are transforming the look of interactive teaching, and it’s all good news.
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Blogging students defy the summer learning slump
Student blogging is an effective tool to maintain reading and writing skills during the long summer break, according to new…
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Schools urged to consider non-binary uniform options
Schools are being urged to review their policies to ensure that all students feel safe and welcome, no matter what…
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PPTA: Education budget a timid sprinkling of coins
Secondary teachers who were hopeful for an education budget that looked to and planned for the future, for children and…
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The Age of Monsters unveiled in the Waikato
Visitors to Waikato Museum are the first in New Zealand to have the chance to experience what life was like…
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Matariki spectacular planned for Wellington region
A ten-day festival, Matariki Rising, will open in Wellington next month to celebrate the Māori New Year, with festivities preceded…
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Māori principals join call for support staff pay rise
Te Akatea NZ Māori Principals are adding their voice to the growing number of educational groups that is calling on…
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Keeping the school carpark and driveway safe
As any teacher who has survived crossing duty can testify, school drop off and pick up times are full of…
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Ways to generate kaitiakitanga in your school
There are many ways in which schools can develop sustainable practices and generate kaitiaki. School News takes a look at…
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NZEI: Time to end the charter school experiment
NZEI Te Riu Roa is calling for an end to the charter school experiment, and for all political parties to…
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School trustees’ conference returns to the South Island
New Zealand’s largest education conference is gearing up to be held in Dunedin, July 14-16, the first time to be…
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Te Kura looking forward to being a CooL school
Te Kura is closer to becoming New Zealand’s first Community of Online Learning (CooL) with the passing of the Education…
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New Zealand’s top scholar announced
Former Hamilton Boys’ High School student Christopher Mayo has been named as New Zealand's top scholar.
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School trustees welcome extra funding for vulnerable children
Education Minister Nikki Kaye is off to a fantastic start, with the announcement of an extra $68.8m to support vulnerable…
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PPTA: New report on charter schools “a whitewash”
The second charter school report is more of a public relations exercise than rigorous evaluation, claims the Post Primary Teachers'…
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NZEI: Education bill puts politics ahead of children
Concerns of educators have been ignored, as the government pushes through education legislation that appears to be based on political…
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Low decile schools shine in education awards line-up
Most of the finalists named in this year's Education Excellence awards are low decile schools. Horowhenua College, Waitakere College, William…
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Government’s new anti-obesity expert will focus on schools
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has taken on a health and well-being specialist to work with schools to combat childhood…
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2016 results confirmed: NCEA passes up, UE down
Final NCEA results for 2016 have revealed a jump in achievement for Māori and Pasifika students, most notably at level…
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School funding system a key issue for new education minister
New education minister, Nikki Kaye, who took over from Hekia Parata on Monday, is already under the pump from teachers'…
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Special education funding needed urgently, say principals
Principals are calling for additional resources to deal with the growing number of students presenting with high behavioural and learning…
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