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Education
Expect low attendance when schools reopen next week, Ardern says
"Under level three, the vast majority of children will still be learning from home, so we expect that a large…
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Education
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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Health & Safety
The psychology of lockdown suggests sticking to rules gets harder the longer it continues
New Zealanders will eventually emerge from the level 4 lockdown, but it may be into a brave new world. It’s…
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Education
Video conferencing & distance learning ideas to liven up lockdown
We toiled through Twitter to find some of the coolest, simplest strategies teachers are using around the world.
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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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Industry Voices
Surviving lockdown with young children
Those of us who are parents or caregivers of young children have the seemingly insurmountable task of figuring out how…
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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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Administration
Principals want calm during COVID-19 crisis
Teacher unions are talking with the Ministry of Education to make sure everyone working in education can continue to be…
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News
No funding cuts but schools MUST close, Ardern triggers lockdown
Asked whether students may have to retake the year, Hipkins said it was premature to discuss that at this stage.…
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Administration
Learning from the Christchurch school lockdown
Because this lockdown was for a significant period of time, covered a large area of a major city, affected a…
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Health & Safety
Post-Christchurch attack lockdown review initiated
The Review will get underway within the next two weeks and will take a while to complete.
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