Education
Gain valuable insights into the New Zealand education sector through informative articles.
Discover the unique characteristics of the country’s education 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.
- Jun- 2021 -1 June
Absent principal resigns from St Peter’s
The St Peter's College principal who has been mysteriously absent from the Cambridge school has resigned.
Read More » - May- 2021 -31 May
$100K in scholarships for Māori students – recipients announced
This year's Te Ara a Kupe Beaton Scholarships to assist Māori in accessing some of the world's top universities have…
Read More » - 31 May
We need to prioritise teachers and staff for COVID vaccination
"We strongly argue snap lockdowns shouldn’t automatically include schools." - Learnings from the latest Victoria lockdown.
Read More » - 31 May
School closures across flood-striken Canterbury
Any closures of schools and early learning services, due to heavy rainfall and flooding in Canterbury, are a matter for…
Read More » - 24 May
Shining a light of equity on grouping students by ability
Principal Speaks: Richard Crawford of Hamilton's Fairfield College examines the practice of streaming pupils by ability.
Read More » - 24 May
Budget 2021: The details for schools
The detail: Budget 2021 figures on specific initiatives aimed at schools.
Read More » - 21 May
Principals’ Federation ‘heartened’ by Budget 2021
New Zealand Principals' Federation reacts to Budget 2021, commending over $40million in intensive support for at risk children.
Read More » - 21 May
Budget reaction: No silver bullet, but good start – NZSTA
The New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA) has welcomed Budget 2021, citing increased support in student wellbeing and learning support as…
Read More » - 21 May
Education scores over $2billion in Budget 2021
Budget 2021 contains a raft of funding for the education sector with approximately $1.9 billion in new operating funding, and…
Read More » - 18 May
Beleaguered private school reopens amid principal silence
A private school in the national media spotlight after a bomb scare and bullying claims has reopened but remains tight-lipped.
Read More » - 18 May
Everyday literacy, numeracy use surveyed for OECD report
A survey on literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills and their use in everyday life is underway in Aotearoa as part…
Read More » - 17 May
Why NZ’s public sector wage freeze ignores the lessons of history
With the government facing a serious backlash over its public sector wage freeze policy, that sound you hear could be…
Read More » - 17 May
Aotearoa histories books for schools and kura
Books for schools that aim to stimulate interest in Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories are available to order from Monday 24…
Read More » - 17 May
Teachers asked to lead change to ‘Unteach Racism’
Unteach Racism has been launched giving teachers the tools and support to identify, confront and dismantle racism.
Read More » - 11 May
ERO praises Christchurch schools’ collaboration
The Education Review Office (ERO) has launched a report showing innovation and collaboration among seven Christchurch schools.
Read More » - 10 May
$70 million investment in Central Otago schools
Over $70 million is being spent on delivering new schools, classrooms and refurbished buildings across Central Otago
Read More » - 10 May
Enrolment zone changes
A review of enrolment zones is part of the plan to cater for 60,000 more schoolchildren in Auckland by 2030.
Read More » - 10 May
Rangatahi Māori changing the STEM narrative
Minister Kelvin Davis met with the founders and students of the Pūhoro STEM Academy to announce a $2.97m funding boost.
Read More » - 4 May
Recruit right first time
Selecting the right applicant for a school position can be an all-consuming process…
Read More » - 4 May
Groundbreaking kawenata signed with Ngā Iwi
The Associate Minister of Education (Māori Education) the Ministry of Education, Tūwharetoa, Raukawa and Waikato-Tainui (Ngā Iwi) have signed a…
Read More » - 4 May
Schools urged to back Bullying-Free NZ Week
This year, Bullying-Free NZ Week (BFNZ Week) will run from Monday 17 to Friday 21 May and schools are urged…
Read More » - 4 May
Not enough support, say principals
As public commentary ramps up about schools excluding students who display extreme behaviours, Perry Rush, President of the New Zealand…
Read More » - 4 May
Public consultation on education and training changes
The Ministry of Education is seeking public feedback on proposals to amend the current Education and Training Act 2020.
Read More » - Apr- 2021 -13 April
Proposed student wellbeing and safety changes – consultation open
The Ministry of Education invites feedback on a package of changes to help improve the wellbeing and safety for all…
Read More » - 13 April
Support for ending streaming in schools
The publication of a report that calls for streaming in schools to end has been welcomed by CORE Education.
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