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 -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…
Read More » - 16 February
In an age of digital disinformation, dropping level 1 media studies in NZ high schools is a big mistake
Despite this massive influence on young minds, the government intends to remove one of the few teaching opportunities that might…
Read More » - 9 February
Three lessons from how schools responded to the 1918 pandemic worth heeding today
School nurses were transformative when they were first introduced in 1902.
Read More » - 9 February
Snapshot of international education sector recovery in NZ
The Insight Story is a new quarterly data-based snapshot of the New Zealand international education sector to be released by…
Read More » - 9 February
Consultation on teaching Aotearoa New Zealand history begins
What Kiwi students will learn about this country's history at school is up for public discussion, Education Minister Chris Hipkins…
Read More » - 2 February
Ara offers new scholarships for Māori learners
Two new scholarships for Māori learners to study graduate diplomas in laboratory technology in 2021 are being introduced at Ara…
Read More » - 2 February
Teen suicide prevention in the age of COVID-19
Here, we share an important, international article published recently in The Conversation, with the aim of encouraging safe, honest conversations…
Read More » - 2 February
Effective support for culturally responsive teaching
Released this week by the Ministry of Education, Rongohia te Hau Learning from Māori Expertise comes off the back of…
Read More » - 2 February
Maths, physics and science top Cambridge International pops
Over 6,000 students have received their Cambridge International AS & A Level results throughout New Zealand, with the most popular…
Read More » - 2 February
Māori Performing Arts NCEA subject introduced
More than 30 secondary schools and kura across the country will be piloting the new Māori Performing Arts subject at…
Read More » - Dec- 2020 -15 December
Partnership to create pipeline of international students
Education New Zealand (ENZ) and New Zealand’s eight universities have announced a partnership that will enable university students in more…
Read More » - 15 December
Learn and share te reo Māori in 2021
School teachers, principals and support staff are now able to register for Te Ahu o te Reo Māori – a…
Read More » - 8 December
Survey highlights importance of face-to-face learning
In a year in which the COVID pandemic has forced school closures and education disruptions worldwide, New Zealand students and…
Read More » - 8 December
South Auckland to Galápagos: culture and kōrero
Two school groups from opposite ends of the Pacific met up online recently to discover each other’s culture and create…
Read More » - 8 December
Regulatory change to reduce choking hazards
To minimise the risk of children choking while eating, licensing criteria for early learning services are being amended. These changes…
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