Education
Gain valuable insights into the New Zealand education sector through informative articles.
Discover the unique characteristics of the country’s educational system, including its teaching methods, curriculum frameworks, and student support initiatives.
Whether you are an educator, parent, or interested in the field of education, these articles provide a comprehensive overview of New Zealand’s commitment to promoting knowledge, creativity, and cultural diversity in its schools.
The articles below allow you to explore the challenges and successes of the education sector, and gain a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to New Zealand’s reputation for excellence in education.
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News
The charity aiming to tackle educational inequity
Ako Mātātupu offers scholarships for a unique, employment-based, ITE program, helping more teachers into low socioeconomic communities.
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Five considerations before implementing AI in the classroom
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being rapidly integrated into the classroom. What should teachers consider before implementing the tool?
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Young people want more RSE, shows survey
A recent survey of rangatahi attitudes towards RSE shows they would like it to be longer, start earlier and be…
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Principals set to boycott curriculum roadshow for leaders
Primary principals say they will disengage from the roadshow in Term 4 until a collective agreement offer has been made.
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An open letter to the Minister of Education
An open letter to the Minister of Education written by respected education leader Bali Haque, published by the Aotearoa Educators'…
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Thinking differently: distance learning in senior primary
As you design a virtual home programme consider whether there is an appropriate balance of screen and non-screen time. On…
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Education
Checklist for successfully implementing remote learning in NZ schools
There are multiple considerations and issues at play – from the level of access students have to the internet and…
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Education
Education Secretary given emergency powers during lockdown
Schools no longer have a vote in whether they can reopen, move online or shutdown, based on the latest government…
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Education
How to talk to children about COVID-19
Children take their cues from you. If you display anxiety, they will pick up on it.
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For Fun
The challenges and benefits of outdoor recreation during NZ’s coronavirus lockdown
Disrupting a person’s attachment to a place, caused by events like war or natural disaster (or, indeed, national lockdown!), can…
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What is the process for installing solar in schools?
Once, not so long ago, switching to solar power was all about cutting costs and embracing clean energy....
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Education
How can school leaders and teachers be the change we want to see?
I watch teachers and intervention specialists increase their knowledge, establish appropriate assessments tools, access resources and decodable texts, and ultimately…
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Health & Safety
AEDs: Your school could save a life
Every minute that defibrillation is delayed, chance of survival decreases by 10 percent...
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Health & Safety
Coronavirus, kids and school closings: A public health expert answers 4 questions
New York City made headlines today as it closed schools until further notice. New Zealand may soon do the same…
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Industry Voices
Children’s agency, a champion, and a model for advocacy
There is unprecedented interest in two big ideas: child agency and child voice. What facilitates a rights-based learning setting? What…
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Hidden allergens, colour psychology and zoning floor trends
Re-designing your school’s learning environment from the ground up? It starts with flooring. Specialists have told us that floor zoning…
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Administration
MoE announces new school ‘Arts Partnership Programme’
The projects can range from contemporary dance to ceramic sculpture, Māori fibre weaving to digital mixed media.
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Education
Neurodiverse learners need better equipped teachers
Our society is weakened by its neglect of neurodiverse learners.
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Education
“It ain’t what you do, it’s the way you do it.” Well, both”
So far, so good. But one thing we know from the initial introduction of NCEA, and from the 1990s and…
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Health & Safety
Creative toolbox helps teachers and children after Australian bush fires
The Banksia Initiative met in Sydney, with a practical arts-based workshop on the second day for around 50 teachers. A webinar for…
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Administration
School attendance drop concerns educators
“But it is clear from the patterns of absences – they are worse on Mondays and Fridays, and 22% of…
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Education
STEAM ahead with new future-focused pathways
Meet the students who presented their project to Dr Jane Goodall! Find out why STEAM programs are so good at…
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Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom
Learning through adventure: the many skills that can be taught outside the classroom
Adventurous activities can all be taught on a school site and introduced in a safe and enjoyable way even in…
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Teachers hope to end “near death” of arts in school
Visual arts, music, dance and drama, the life blood of a creative education have been systematically dismantled from schools.
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Education
Teaching kids how to make guitars can get them hooked on engineering
When kids make guitars, they learn the math and science, but also the importance of mechanical precision, the design process…
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