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News
Teachers advised to stay tuned as pay talks continue
NZEI Te Riu Roa will continue to negotiate in good faith in order to arrive at a new proposal, President…
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Administration
4-year challenge ends: Auckland Girls Grammar School back in the clear with ERO
Since the injection of new Principal Ngaire Ashmore 18 months ago, the school’s officially back on track.
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News
The darker the uniform, the meaner the team?
There’s some interesting psychology surrounding sports uniforms...
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Education
Students protest homophobia, biphobia and transphobia
Day of Silence is the largest student-driven action for safe schools in the world, and was introduced to New Zealand…
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Administration
$30m school expansion set for Manukura & Te Wharekura o Ngā Purapura o Te Aroha
The funding is part of Budget 2018 investment to support schools experiencing roll growth pressures, with almost $70m to build…
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News
Negotiations still underway for teachers & principals
21 days and counting for the education sector, as hope for a settlement following strike action persists, and public support…
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Administration
Some students need additional support – is flexibility the solution?
In theory, the push towards ‘Flexible Learning Spaces’ should support a diverse range of students as the principles are strongly…
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Administration
OPINION: Principal challenges Prime Minister’s statement
“The Prime Minister must be getting appalling advice from her bureaucrats in their comfortable warm Wellington offices, because the one…
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Education
When students love homework: The Casebrook Challenge
"Whānau regularly reports that The Casebrook Challenge is a great way to engage students in learning at home, increasing their…
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Administration
STRIKE NEWS: Secondary teachers engage in government discussions
PPTA has presented a claim to turn around secondary teacher shortages and ensure schools can attract and keep great teachers.…
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Education
Making energy efficiency part of your school’s culture
Saving on energy costs isn’t the only incentive for schools to take control of their energy usage...
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Education
It’s smart to get kids moving but how smart are your facilities?
Along with a long list of other health benefits, it has also been shown that kids who are more active…
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Administration
The book your students will read for decades to come
With the reduced costs of printing, improved design software and the simplicity of digital photography, compiling a yearbook is now…
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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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News
5 quirky, kooky, easy classroom book corner ideas…
These simple, fantasy-inspired classroom decorating ideas will entice students of all ages to pick up a book and read for…
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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
On the trauma of keeping children safe: How to avoid emotional burnout
Following the devastating earthquake, UC College of Education, Health & Human Development senior lecturer Dr Veronica O’Toole interviewed twenty teachers about their experiences. Teachers…
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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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News
School fundraising gets a boost from local shoppers
A shopping centre in Auckland’s north west region is utilising its platform to help eleven schools in what’s known as…
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Industry Voices
Education Minister under fire from Māori leaders
Leading Māori educators claim closure of Partnership Schools | Kura Hourua is in breach of the Treaty of Waitangi, the…
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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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Administration
Why is school food “surprisingly unhealthy”?
No country has so extensively mapped their food system, making this study an international first.
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Food & Beverage
The ultimate guide to a healthy canteen
Making changes to your canteen can feel like risky business and can raise many questions… Will healthy products sell? What…
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