Op-ed
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The similarity between children and bamboo
Principal Warren Owen discussed the biggest mistakes educators and parents can make...
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The New Zealand Chinese experience is unique and important — the new history curriculum can’t ignore it
News of a revised New Zealand history curriculum was welcomed by many, including me as an historian and someone who…
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Shining a light of equity on grouping students by ability
Principal Speaks: Richard Crawford of Hamilton's Fairfield College examines the practice of streaming pupils by ability.
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Planning school progress around the golden triangle
CJ Healey took over as Principal of Long Bay College in September 2017. Here, he discusses his sharp focus on…
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Op-Ed: Reimagine tomorrow for tamariki
Our national PLD priorities around localised curriculum is an excellent way to lead out on change in areas such as…
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How we kill creativity in New Zealand schools
Our education system effectively stifles children’s natural curiosity about the world, according to a new report from the University of…
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That ‘lightbulb moment’ is graduating teacher’s drive
The joy of “seeing lightbulbs going off in kids’ heads” is what motivates graduating teacher Fa’atoese Tofilau (Ese).
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Op-Ed: Financial wellbeing is important for teachers
Good money habits are often not taught at school as a part of the curriculum and most of us learn…
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Self-care: Is your glass half full or half empty?
To help shift your perspective, and improve levels of optimism, school leader Adam Voigt presents five steps along the path…
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Teachers, place the writing onus back on students!
Even though students write across all year levels and subjects, it can feel like they are scrambling to grasp what…
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