The role of imagination in learning

The role of imagination in learning

7 months ago

Curriculum and pedagogy academic Prof. Peter O’Connor speaks to School News on the role of imagination in learning.

Failure to manage teacher supply shortchanges young people massively

7 months ago

PPTA Te Wehengarua voices opposition to the government plan for addressing the widespread teacher shortage.

What is education?

7 months ago

Education is much more than the sum of its parts. Here, School News collates conceptions of education over time through…

Education leaders unite against Government’s moves to downgrade place of Te Tiriti in education

7 months ago

National education groups have united in opposition to the proposed Treaty Principles Bill, which would minimise the role of Te…

Conservation, exploration and education at zoos and wildlife parks

7 months ago

An up close and personal animal encounter is not something your students will forget in a hurry, and can provide…

Concerns over low pass-rates for new NCEA corequisites

7 months ago

Low pass rates for the new NCEA corequisites are once again raising issues of inequity in our education system.

Primary principals and teachers’ groups ask government to pause the fast-tracking of curriculum change in schools

7 months ago

Unions and educators are pleading for a slow-down on planned curriculum changes with a joint media release.

Maintaining trees for thriving outdoor areas

7 months ago

Regularly checking and maintaining trees, and engaging the experts when necessary, is important for health and safety.

The best and worst gifts for teachers

7 months ago

Childhood memories of gifts for my teacher mother from her students, led me to ask – what are the best…

The latest trends for a tech savvy classroom

7 months ago

Careful selection of classroom technology tools and considered use can positively impact student engagement, knowledge retention and participation.