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.
- Feb- 2021 -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…
Read More » - 8 December
Balancing the benefits of BYOD policies in primary schools
"...the teachers I spoke with said they considered app-based learning in primary school an ‘American fad’.
Read More » - 8 December
NCEA Level 1 changes announced
The Government is making changes to NCEA Level 1 to ensure it remains a strong, credible qualification that supports young…
Read More » - 1 December
Historic agreement to improve outcomes for Māori
Named the Kua Ea Outcomes Agreement, this pact aligns the strategic priorities of Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa with…
Read More » - 1 December
Reading online less fun than books, study finds
This is the latest in a series of MoE reports investigating why reading standards among Year 5 students in New…
Read More » - Nov- 2020 -24 November
Op-Ed: Reimagine tomorrow for tamariki
Our national PLD priorities around localised curriculum is an excellent way to lead out on change in areas such as…
Read More » - 17 November
Career design tech targets Year 10s
The importance of self-awareness among students and the impact of artificial intelligence on future careers will be discussed as part…
Read More » - 17 November
Our study in China found struggling students can bring down the rest of the class
Low-achieving 12-13 year old students can significantly bring down the academic achievement of the rest of their class. But this…
Read More » - 17 November
MoE: Clear direction set for the education system
The NELP and the TES have eight specific priorities between them. These are:
Read More » - 10 November
Curious Kids: How can we concentrate on study without getting distracted?
How can we concentrate on a particular thing (like studies) without getting distracted? asks Melvina, aged 14
Read More » - 3 November
The fight against racial bias in the classroom
Ms MacGregor-Reid admitted discrimination was an issue in New Zealand schools, saying they do not operate in isolation from society.
Read More » - 2 November
Is the NZ Curriculum built on ‘delusion’? Lipson defends report
Academic Briar Lipson has defended her controversial report which condemns the New Zealand education system, saying it has sparked essential…
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