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Autism book offers strategies for teachers
A book offering practical approaches for teaching those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is aimed at building the confidence of…
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Full employment for Hawke’s Bay teacher graduates
Hawke’s Bay is bucking a national trend for recently graduated primary teachers, with the first cohort of EIT’s practice-based degree…
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$9 million upgrade for Halswell Residential School
A soil-turning ceremony has marked the start of a $9 million upgrade of Halswell Residential College in Christchurch.
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Stress levels high among New Zealand teachers
Stress levels are high amongst New Zealand teachers with preliminary results of a new survey revealing that seven per cent…
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New Zealand’s top student named
New Zealand’s top student has been officially recognised -it is Oxana Repina, 18, who graduated from west Auckland’s decile five…
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Dyslexia – a classroom focus
Statistically, around one in 10 pupils is likely to have dyslexia, which means that most classes have at least 1or…
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Applications open for $10,000 planting makeover
Schools are again being offered a chance to win a $10,000 outdoor spaces makeover, with applications opening today. Treemendous School…
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Microsoft donates $600K to computer science groups
Thousands of young people from underserved communities in New Zealand will now have the opportunity to get their start in…
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Nominations open for school trustee elections
Nominations open tomorrow for New Zealand’s biggest democratic event, the School Trustee Elections. More than 13,000 people are needed to…
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Talented secondary school writers win mentorships
Three talented secondary school students have been selected to take up mentorships with some of New Zealand’s finest professional authors.
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NZEI pressures Pearson to review its business strategy
NZEI Te Riu Roa has joined 100 other international organisations in opposing the business practice of the global education giant…
Read More » Meet Lobo, the dog who does the school run
Big smiles greet George Dempsey when he arrives to transport students with special education needs to and from school in…
Read More »Blood donors saved my life
My name is Rhiannon Nottage and I am 16 years old. On May 7, 2014, when I was 14, I…
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Hefty insurance bills add to back to school costs
The increasing demand for students to use expensive technology is pushing up insurance costs for families...
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Calls to reduce speed limits around schools
The speed limit for driving around schools is up for debate again...
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Prize and hefty savings for Rotorua high school
Turning lights off at lunch time and computers off after school are just a few of the things that are…
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Entries open for wearable arts show
Entries have opened for this year's Wearable Arts Show in Manukau, South Auckland...
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Teachers held in high regard
New Zealand's teachers and primary schools continue to enjoy very high levels of confidence and respect, according to UMR Research's…
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Teachers urged to register for Road Safety Week
As term time resumes, so too does the congestion in traffic around our schools. Keeping pupils safe on our roads…
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Looking after waterways workshop for South AK children
By the time they reach primary school, most children understand the importance of water. However, few know how they can…
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Perfect IB score for Auckland scholar
Kristin College student Marko Garlick has achieved a perfect score in the International Baccalaureate examinations...
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Inspirational youth recognised by PM
Around 100 young people who have overcome significant challenges have been enjoying a week-long adventure as guests of the Prime…
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New funding to encourage curious minds
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has launched a second round of the Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund, offering up…
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Māori board game for geography learning
A simple board game is bringing local history alive for Kiwi students. Books have been put aside in 60 Tauranga…
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National Theatre for Children on tour again
Two new productions by Capital E National Theatre for Children are ready to start touring the country. For young children,…
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