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- Mar- 2021 -9 March
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…
Read More » - Nov- 2020 -24 November
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…
Read More » - 2 November
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).
Read More » - 2 November
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…
Read More » - Oct- 2020 -20 October
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…
Read More » - 20 October
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…
Read More » - 20 October
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…
Read More » - 6 October
Op-Ed: In pursuit of ora
The pursuit of ora is very real in my own world. Family members live with schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. I…
Read More » - Sep- 2020 -22 September
Kia pārekareka te reo Māori: ko ngā akoranga o te Ngaru Kōrea mō te whakarauoratanga o te reo
Nō te tīmatanga o tēnei tau, i tūtaki au ki tētahi tangata nō Tāmaki-makau-rau, nā tōna ngākaunui ki te ao…
Read More » - 22 September
Making te reo Māori cool: what language revitalisation could learn from the Korean Wave
Given the importance of teenagers in those revitalisation efforts, what can we learn from the way the so-called “Korean Wave”…
Read More » - 15 September
New learning economy challenges unis to be part of reshaping lifelong education
Significant disruption is imminent. We believe those with ambition will thrive in the emerging new learning economy. They will not…
Read More » - Aug- 2020 -25 August
Op-Ed: Young innovators rise
We don’t have to look too far to see the swell of global crisis and a surge of young people…
Read More » - 4 August
Returning to school after lockdown: Ten ways to support students’ mental health and wellbeing
Students may show different signs of struggling, depending on their age and developmental stage.
Read More » - 4 August
Deeply concerning teacher and principal wellbeing findings
Work-family conflict is still significantly higher for school leaders than the general population, particularly for women. 27% of school leaders…
Read More » - Jul- 2020 -21 July
Innovation meets education
In the midst of lockdown, a group of PhD students identified the need for a safe, inclusive place for children…
Read More » - Jun- 2020 -29 June
What’s the meaning of life? These students have some answers
While schools keep a careful eye on their students’ learning, it’s important they ensure academic growth is aligned with meaning…
Read More » - 23 June
Girls score the same in maths and science as boys, but higher in arts – this may be why they are less likely to pick STEM careers
Our recently published study found while women perform at the same or higher level in maths and science as men,…
Read More » - 23 June
Teacher aides: are we asking the wrong question?
"For some students, almost all of their time is spent with the TA as the only teacher, and whatever good…
Read More » - 16 June
Op-Ed: Schools play critical role in disaster recovery
Research shows that rather than being peripheral players, schools function as community hubs; with principals as crisis managers, teachers as…
Read More » - 2 June
Graphic novels help teens learn about racism, climate change and social justice – here’s a reading list
It’s a relatively new genre that's starting to find inclusion on school book lists around the world despite some parent…
Read More » - May- 2020 -26 May
Five tips for connecting with your students through video
With ongoing development in the area of innovative learning environments, recording yourself in video format is a practical way of…
Read More » - 19 May
Principal Speaks: The Covid-19 opportunity for re-visioning in education
How can schools centre wellbeing and cultural responsiveness through localised curriculum initiatives? Primary School Principal Andrew King deliberates: "It is…
Read More » - 12 May
Op-Ed: Lockdown reveal about child abuse reporting
A drop in reports to Oranga Tamariki during lockdown reflects that often it is teachers who notice and report child…
Read More » - 12 May
A student’s perspective on COVID-19 and the current global crisis
The day we heard about the lockdown was the weirdest. Fifth period on a Monday, halfway through Te Reo class.…
Read More » - 5 May
Op-Ed: What’s happening with our kids now is the biggest educational experiment in history
A primary school teacher and a paediatric physiotherapist discuss why now is the time to reflect on the different approaches…
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