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.
- Mar- 2021 -30 March
Helping students choose their path
Career education is vital in assisting young people transition from school to further education, training, or employment - the choices…
Read More » - 30 March
After a year of digital learning and virtual teaching, let’s hear it for the joy of real books
A recent survey from the UK, showed children were spending 34.5% more time reading than they were before lockdown.
Read More » - 30 March
Driving simulator in schools helps next gen drivers
A high-tech driving simulator developed in New Zealand for local driving conditions is being piloted in schools in 2021.
Read More » - 23 March
Activating Alumni
The rich potential of untapped alumni inspired former Napier Boys’ High School principal Ross Brown, MNZM, to act.
Read More » - 23 March
Unteach Racism
The Teaching Council has partnered with the Human Rights Commission to develop an education response to racism under the same…
Read More » - 23 March
Classroom violence prompts renewed calls for support
The New Zealand Principals' Federation has called for urgent support following violence towards a teacher at Mackenzie College in Fairlie,…
Read More » - 23 March
Learning Support Coordinators – update from MoE
Associate Minister of Education Jan Tinetti has released an evaluation report on progress being made with the implementation of 623…
Read More » - 16 March
New funding round to support Pacific learners opens
Round two of the Pacific Education Support Fund will ensure that Pacific learners have improved access to culturally competent support…
Read More » - 16 March
PM backs new ocean-centred learning
International non-profit, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Napier City Council’s National Aquarium of New Zealand have announced an ocean-centred…
Read More » - 16 March
A modern approach to teaching and learning
While increasingly common, Innovatve Learning Environments (ILEs) are complex, requiring meticulous planning and consideration.
Read More » - 16 March
Pinehurst School: Activating space, advancing play
Primary schoolers have a lot of energy to burn at break time, with a growing sense of independence, burgeoning confidence…
Read More » - 10 March
Principals hit out at Education Minister’s response
Principals in Te Tai Tokerau, who work in the lowest socio-economic area of New Zealand, say they are appalled with…
Read More » - 9 March
Planning school progress around the golden triangle
CJ Healey took over as Principal of Long Bay College in September 2017. Here, he discusses his sharp focus on…
Read More » - 9 March
Kiwi students named among Cambridge International’s best in the world
In total, 85 individual students from 18 schools received one of the prestigious Cambridge International accolades across 53 subjects.
Read More » - 9 March
Wise women: Six ancient female philosophers you should know about
Women shaped the development of philosophy. Although their writings, by and large, do not survive, their verbal teaching made a…
Read More » - 9 March
Forget the ideal worker myth. Unis need to become more inclusive for all women (men will benefit too)
A fundamental challenge universities face as we recover from the pandemic is to create and sustain organisational strategies that support…
Read More » - 2 March
Badmouthing parents? Board members caught on camera
Tensions between teachers and parents have climaxed due to the pandemic, with communication issues and homeschooling disagreements escalating during lockdown.
Read More » - 2 March
Full Steam ahead!
We asked and you answered! STEAM, it seems, is everywhere. Here's what schools around the country are doing with their…
Read More » - Feb- 2021 -23 February
Children with same-sex parents outperform their peers
Children with same-sex parents get higher scores on standardised tests than children with different-sex parents. This is the key finding…
Read More » - 23 February
Healthy Active Learning programme introduced to 300+ schools
The Government has invested $47.6 million over four years to build on the success of other government programmes across physical activity…
Read More » - 23 February
Teacher, teacher, please help me succeed!
All of us can remember our school days and name a teacher who was a positive influence on our schooling…
Read More » - 16 February
National Curriculum refresh announced
The national curriculum for schooling will be refreshed over the next five years to ensure it is clearer, more relevant…
Read More » - 16 February
Teacher supply meeting demand in Auckland
The teacher shortage in Auckland will soon be over, according to the Ministry of Education. Its Teacher Demand and Supply…
Read More » - 16 February
NZ-China education relationship strengthened
A strategic co-operation agreement was signed between New Zealand and China during the ninth Joint Working Group on Education and…
Read More » - 16 February
Test or invest?
Recent news about New Zealand’s declining position in international educational assessment rankings has been treated as if it is a new phenomenon…
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