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Kaikoura schools prepare to re-open
Post-earthquake inspections of schools in the Kaikoura district have revealed most to be in good shape, and some may even…
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Why we need more arts graduates
As the fast changing, complex 21st century unfolds, the need for people educated to think critically, rationally, ethically and with…
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Lift pay of support staff to that of prison officers – NZEI
NZEI Te Riu Roa is calling on the government to acknowledge low paid women "working for free" from today, by…
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New online guide to help schools plan modifications
Education minister Hekia Parata has welcomed the release of an online guide to help schools plan new builds and building…
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Concern in rural NZ about proposed changes to Education Act
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has issued a submission to the government expressing concerns about the impact of the Education…
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Fine-tuning a school of tradition for modern pedagogy
Wanganui Collegiate School principal Chris Moller talks about maintaining age old traditions while keeping up with modern learning practices. Nearing…
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Global education experts in NZ to study school designs
OECD education experts from as far afield as Japan, the Netherlands, Turkey and Mexico are being hosted by the Ministry…
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Science in te reo Māori – Akoranga pūtaiao i roto i te reo
In a day of science held primarily in te reo Māori, students from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna…
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Should your school be feeding hungry students?
Hungry kids pose a big problem for schools because they cannot learn efficiently, no matter how hard they try. So…
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uLEARN16: Transforming practice for future-focused education
Those famous words of Heraclitus,"change is the only constant", pretty much sum up uLearn16, the leading professional development event for…
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Education resource award finalists announced
Finalists in awards for outstanding education resource providers have been announced.
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Porirua school on a mission to learn sign language
Andre, five, was St Theresa’s school’s only profoundly deaf student when he started in January, but within a few months…
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New figures show “excellent progress” in education, says Government
Figures released this week showing an increase in the proportion of students attaining NCEA Level 2 prove that excellent progress…
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Global recognition for Hawke’s Bay kura design
A kura in tiny Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, has won international acclaim for its striking design, and a local prize for…
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Top innovation awards for Manaiakalani Education Trust
The Manaiakalani Education Trust has picked up two top prizes at this year's New Zealand Innovation awards.
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Cutting funding to longitudinal study “short sighted” says TEU
Cutting funding to longitudinal research shows the government has a basic misunderstanding of the role of tertiary education, says TEU…
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Give all school leavers work or education, says Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is issuing a challenge to industry to make sure no young New Zealander leaves school without anything…
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Kiwi teachers “very capable” say parents
Teachers will welcome a new report finding that 90 per cent of parents in New Zealand consider their child's teacher…
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Call for departing minister to listen to educators – NZEI
Education minister Hekia Parata, who has announced that she is leaving politics, is being implored to make her parting move…
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Ministry apologises over handling of seclusion room complaint
The Ministry of Education has ordered schools to stop using seclusion rooms, and has apologised to parents for its handling…
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Report on school exclusions highlights funding needs -NZEI
A report highlighting the barriers children with disabilities can face at school shows the urgent need to increase funding for…
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ICAS writing gold for Christchurch student
A Christchurch student has won gold for her writing in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) awards.
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Card game designed to inspire young writers wins top award
A game designed to inspire reluctant writers has won the Public Good category of the prestigious Best Design Awards.
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Entries open for Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards
Entries have opened for for the Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards. These annual awards celebrate and recognise the outstanding work…
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Tributes flow for workers’ champion Helen Kelly
Education professionals have joined the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions to pay tribute to former union boss, Helen Kelly,…
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