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New book helps to de-mystify dyslexia
Too many students with dyslexia are falling behind because they don’t get adequate support, says a Massey University professor of…
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$20,000 on offer in Environmental Curriculum Awards
An annual $20,000 fund, which helps fund and recognise Northland schools’ environmental education initiatives, is up for grabs again. Last…
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Student census focuses on bullying
New Zealand schoolchildren will share their thoughts on bullying in a nationwide survey launched this week. CensusAtSchool/TataraungaKiTeKura is a long-running,…
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Magic and humour combine in anti-bullying message
One of New Zealand’s top performers and most popular magicians, Elgregoe, is using a blend of magic and humour to…
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More schools join Books in Homes thanks to fundraising efforts
Following a three-week fundraising campaign, Warehouse Stationery stores and their customers have raised $21,776 for literacy charity Duffy Books in…
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Maori language specialist joins judging team for book awards
Stephanie Pohe-Tibble (Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu) is joining Children and Young Adults Book Awards judges Bob Docherty, Fiona Mackie and Annemarie…
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Thousands raised for Barnados families from Round the Bays run
Children and families supported by Barnardos were the winners on the day of the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays…
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Students have say on sex education messages
Sex education research evaluated by a group of young people aimed to give them a voice in the best ways…
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Teachers to visit Japan on technology tour
Eight New Zealand science and digital technology teachers are set to bring knowledge of Japan’s cutting-edge technology into New Zealand…
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Chance to hear global leader in education share his views
Dr Anthony (Tony) S. Bryk, a global leader in education research and one of America’s most noted educational researchers, will…
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EDUCANZ gets thumbs up from NZSTA
The passing of the Education Amendment Bill that provides for the dissolution of the NZ Teachers Council in favour of…
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CORE leads design of global collaboration in New Zealand
CORE Education is supporting and leading the design of the New Zealand portion of a global collaboration called New Pedagogies…
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Far North low-decile schools join revolutionary new teaching system
About 70 students at the low-decile Paihia School have received brand-new Chromebook computers this week as part of a revolutionary…
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Change Principals announcement prompts warning
The Minister of Education Hekia Parata’s announcement that she will pay five principals an extra $50,000 on top of their…
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Time running out to apply for Singapore trip
Applications for a six-day tour to Singapore in July, hosted by Asia New Zealand Foundation with 10 participants, close at…
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Cool websites that make science exciting
The shortage of IT skills in industry has been the subject of debate in the United States over recent months,…
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Explicit sex education programme coming to NZ high schools
A unique new sex education programme for schools that deals explicitly with developing positive, ‘whole person’ sexuality while addressing issues…
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Success at national champs for House of Science team
The National VEX Robotics National Championships were held at the Vodafone Event centre in Manukau last weekend, with over 70…
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Netballers selected to trial for Trans-Tasman tournament
Twenty-four of the most exciting young netballers in New Zealand have been selected to trial for the New Zealand Secondary…
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School-wide scholarships to be offered at Kristin
From Term 1 2016, Kristin will be offering a range of new scholarship positions to students from Years 5 to…
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Judges named for Education Excellence Awards
Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced the names of the judges and education experts who will decide the winners of…
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Times to apply for Enviroschools’ Taiwahiti Action Funding
Applications are now open for the 2015 Enviroschools’ Taiwahiti Action Fund, with the funds being made available by Eastland Port…
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Kiwi students have scant knowledge of biosecurity risks
A survey of school children has found they lack knowledge about unwanted plants and pests and the effects they could…
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Census to chart children’s view of their lives
The only national survey to comprehensively chart children’s views of their own lives is taking place across New Zealand from…
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West Coast school to teach tertiary students English
In an unusual twist, Greymouth-based secondary school John Paul II will be teaching English to tertiary students. The school has…
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