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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Administration
Ministry & NZEI Te Riu Roa clash over ‘teacher shortage’ claims
Responding to the NZEI Te Riu Roa's claim that the teacher shortage is "swiftly moving from a crisis to a…
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Education
Academics warn against NCEA changes
18 academics from Victoria University are worried suggestions from an advisory group for the government's review of NCEA will make the qualification worse,…
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Administration
Education Minister dubious on National Party’s ‘class size’ u-turn
While the education minister and NZEI Te Riu Roa president disagree on National's sincerity, principals and teachers around the country…
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Administration
38% of school leaders experienced threats of violence in 2017
“There are two parallel issues going on here. One is children with learning difficulties trying to access the help and…
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Administration
Finalised firearm guidelines for schools released
"We know there are differing opinions on schools allowing students to participate in activities involving firearms.... Earlier this year we…
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Education
More charter schools to become designated character schools
Six more applications from charter school sponsors to establish designated character schools next year have been approved, Education Minister Chris…
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Education
How welcoming are your school environments?
Have you ever walked through your school and asked yourself, “Who would feel welcome and comfortable here?” I am sure…
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Administration
Meet the primary & secondary school teachers inventing their own tools
From a group of Taupo teachers developing a programme to encourage young Māori women to enrol in STEM subjects, to…
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Administration
Education Minister has “foot on our throats,” say partnership school leaders
"The Minister - and all of his ‘silent’ partners in government - needs to halt the closures, put the proposed…
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Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom
New Zealand rocks third place at World Debating Champs
After eight preliminary rounds the New Zealand team is ranked third out of 65 countries at the biggest World Champs…
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Administration
Primary teachers and principals vote to strike
Will you be taking part? NZEI revealed that frustrated primary teachers and principals voted overwhelmingly in favour of a three-hour…
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Education
The people have spoken and they want pay equity for teacher aides
91% of the 1015 New Zealanders surveyed agreed that students with additional learning needs require more support, and there was…
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Education
Parents aren’t letting kids walk to school
and some ways that schools could help reverse this trend... Whether it's caused by safety concerns, inadequate infrastructure or simply…
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Education
Upskilling to lead students into a digital future – Is now the time?
For schools, there are two ways to approach PLD: your local education advisor may contact you to advise that you…
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News
Education Council reappoints its chair & deputy
The 12-month reappointments are "to provide continuity while the Council transitions to a new, more democratic, governance model", according to…
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Education
School principals launch full-page ad against Minister of Education
Nearly forty secondary school Principals have formed a coalition to challenge the Minister of Education, Chris Hipkin’s review of NCEA.
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Administration
Principals’ unmanageable expectations a concern for Trustees
Despite inflammatory language being used in media coverage, NZSTA says it is not suggesting that principals should "be dumped" from…
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News
Unique English class for deaf refugees wins national award
By learning to communicate in NZ Sign Language, the participants are able to interact with many Kiwi communities, including the…
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Education
Educators applauding rollback of National Standards and charter schools
“They were set up based on the flawed notion that competition and choice improves educational outcomes, and that the private…
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Education
Union meetings abound as teachers weigh up industrial action over pay dispute
Meetings began on Monday and will continue for two weeks. “Members call the shots on this – it is up…
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Education
Low decile students outperforming higher decile schools
A cluster of low decile Northland schools is on track to outperform many higher decile schools around New Zealand through…
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Education
‘Sport of reading’ comp brings book-savvy young readers to Auckland
A Kiwi invention, the Kids’ Lit Quiz has been inspiring children around the world for 27 years to become life-long…
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News
Evolving with the times: teaching sexuality post-2018
While the amount of content accessible online is, quite literally, infinite and children can scroll through endless keywords, half-truths, opinions…
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Education
Education Ministry wants to know about student progress
Parents, whānau, students, iwi and educators - and anyone with an interest in learning - are being encouraged to share…
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Education
The Treasury Schools Challenge 2018 winners announced
Christchurch Girls High and Diocesan School for Girls took out the awards for Best Overall Team and Best Overall Individual…
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