Administration
In our Administration section you will find insightful articles shedding light on the administrative aspects of the education sector.
Examining policies, management techniques, and reform strategies, these resources are indispensible for those wanting to understand how schools and universities are run behind the scenes.
Whether you’re an educator seeking to enhance operational efficiency, or simply a curious reader, delve into our collection for a deeper understanding of educational leadership and management.
- Apr- 2019 -16 April
Government invests in additional classrooms for 300 students
Minister of Education Chris Hipkins has announced $9 million to build more classrooms at six schools around the country with…
Read More » - 9 April
MoE “remains available to negotiate” with NZEI balloters
Now that NZEI members have voted to reject almost $700 million in pay increases, Deputy Secretary Early Learning & Student…
Read More » - 8 April
Primary teachers and principals reject latest offers
“We will be going straight back to talk to the Government with that message - that it’s time to get…
Read More » - 8 April
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…
Read More » - 2 April
Which education workers will receive wage boost?
NZEI is calling on the Government to commit urgently to boosting funding for schools...
Read More » - 2 April
Boosting mental health and skyrocketing resilience
Last year, a group of five students from Whanganui High School won the most demanding level of achievement for young…
Read More » - 2 April
How to create your own STEAM programme
In Years 9 and 10, Howick students take four courses - Future Studies (English and science) Community Action (social studies…
Read More » - 2 April
Dyslexia and beyond: Understanding different learning styles
Teachers have been tasked with identifying these students and modifying their learning environment but how? Brains are fascinating, mysterious things…
Read More » - 2 April
NZEI urges government to properly resource any school reform
Educators strongly agree with the Tomorrow's Schools taskforce’s conclusion that the overall amount of resourcing for schools is not sufficient
Read More » - 2 April
Should screen-use be legislated in schools?
Some New Zealand primary schools have near full digital immersion, with one-to-one iPad initiatives starting even as early as Year…
Read More » - Mar- 2019 -26 March
A guide for teachers: what to do if a teenager watches violent footage
Students are finding and watching disturbing footage of the Christchurch Mosque attack. There are a few things we know about…
Read More » - 26 March
Post-Christchurch attack lockdown review initiated
The Review will get underway within the next two weeks and will take a while to complete.
Read More » - 26 March
Aspirations of Māori students boosted by Waikato initiative
Experiencing subject learning in a workplace context is having “positive and profound” effect on secondary school students throughout Waikato, with…
Read More » - 26 March
Hundreds of students set to speak up for race unity
As New Zealand mourns the devastating terrorist attack in Christchurch, high school students are preparing to speak their mind on…
Read More » - 26 March
5 self-care tips for grieving teachers
Make sure your own ‘oxygen mask’ is firmly in place before you try to help anyone else.
Read More » - 26 March
Solar power: sun, STEM & stimulating cost savings
Case studies and insights: Meet the schools ahead of the solar curve and hear from leaders in the solar sector…
Read More » - 18 March
What do I say? “Dead, dying, death.”
We received all your questions, so let’s talk about student suicide: how to respond, how to prevent and how to…
Read More » - 18 March
Teacher bases winning ways on developing curious minds
It is likely all Tawa schools will benefit from Carol’s win. School Principal, Kelly Barker, says Hampton Hill could use…
Read More » - 18 March
Nationwide teacher meetings postponed as mark of respect
She said there would be children in Christchurch and all around the country who would find the attacks disturbing or…
Read More » - 18 March
Trailblazing role brings Te Reo to digital classrooms
In a first for New Zealand education, a cluster of Northland schools now has its own Rumaki and Reo Rua…
Read More » - 12 March
How to win the fundraising game
Raising money is often the only way that schools can afford to offer the extra facilities and accessories that students…
Read More » - 12 March
Beyond the binary: how teaching children about gender could help reduce sexism
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, addressing gender inequality in New Zealand remains a challenge. As the first country…
Read More » - 12 March
Update on NZEI Primary Principals and Teachers’ bargaining
Principal and teacher members will consider these offers very carefully. We'll be asking, are they good enough? Will they address…
Read More » - 12 March
Secondary teachers and NZEI support student climate action
“We belong to the successive generations who have made this climate mess, and we are whakamā our young people are…
Read More » - 12 March
Education in schools needed to address gender equality
If boys and girls are virtually the same socially, psychologically and cognitively, there is no need to try and fit…
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