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.
- Sep- 2020 -12 September
Could academic streaming in New Zealand schools be on the way out? The evidence suggests it should be
The criticism should come as no surprise. Decades of research has shown streaming doesn’t lift achievement. While it may boost…
Read More » - 8 September
We asked kids who their favourite teacher is, and why. Here’s what they said
We interviewed 96 students from a range of schools in Years 3 to 9. We wanted to find out who…
Read More » - 8 September
‘Lit therapy’ in the classroom: writing about trauma can be valuable, if done right
Vicarious trauma is a real threat. To help mitigate the risk of emotional contagion, teachers should check in with students…
Read More » - 8 September
We need public value from govt funding of the private Green School New Zealand
The criticisms from educators are that this decision conflicts with values we hold dear in New Zealand, especially the value…
Read More » - 1 September
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School unveils buzzy student masterclass with Artist in Residence Programme
Mix a professional creative artist with impressionable students eager to learn and the results can be quite transformative.
Read More » - 1 September
Green School Principal Speaks: Caring for the earth and connecting to nature
"As a Green School, we seek to be part of that change in our moral sphere and sense of connection…
Read More » - 1 September
What do students need in the age of lockdown learning? Early lessons from New Zealand’s online frontline
Social learning and connection are critical elements of learning. So we need to encourage virtual spaces for student interaction, such…
Read More » - Aug- 2020 -25 August
Young New Zealanders are turning off reading in record numbers – we need a new approach to teaching literacy
Meet Otis. He’s eight years old and until recently he didn’t want to read or write. Then his teacher changed…
Read More » - 25 August
Urgent action needed to halt declining literacy
“We see disparities in Years 4-8 – for example, Māori students in English medium schooling typically have reading comprehension one…
Read More » - 25 August
Op-Ed: Young innovators rise
We don’t have to look too far to see the swell of global crisis and a surge of young people…
Read More » - Jul- 2020 -28 July
Researchers bringing Te Reo to West Christchurch primary students
Te reo is becoming more and more present in schools, however beyond the school gates its integration is more challenging.…
Read More » - 28 July
Addressing Rangatahi education challenges after COVID-19
Of the 668 rangatahi aged between 12 - 17 years – including 217 senior students studying NCEA – more than…
Read More » - 28 July
Maths during lockdown: a testing time
The highly competitive and inequitable education system that has evolved in New Zealand since the 1980s was simply brought into…
Read More » - 21 July
Innovation meets education
In the midst of lockdown, a group of PhD students identified the need for a safe, inclusive place for children…
Read More » - Jun- 2020 -29 June
What’s the meaning of life? These students have some answers
While schools keep a careful eye on their students’ learning, it’s important they ensure academic growth is aligned with meaning…
Read More » - 29 June
Number of primary teachers who feel unsafe doubles since 2016
"Having one in four primary teachers feel unsafe in the classroom is completely unacceptable. This shows just how urgent increased…
Read More » - 23 June
Education outcomes have improved for Māori And Pacific Peoples
Data from the 2018 Census indicates that, in both secondary and tertiary studies, younger Māori and Pacific peoples are achieving…
Read More » - 16 June
Maths education should focus on relationships not ‘catching up’, warn researchers
Post-lockdown disruption, "rushing through content to stay on schedule will only compound learning losses". While teachers face pressure to make…
Read More » - 16 June
How philosophy can help children cope with uncertain times
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage children in age-appropriate philosophical reflection.
Read More » - 16 June
Cash injection for creative arts in schools
A $4 million boost in funding for the Creatives in Schools programme sits alongside the wider $175 million support package to…
Read More » - 9 June
NZ parents concerned children could catch COVID-19 at school, Otago study reveals
Parents of school-aged children were very concerned that their children may catch COVID-19 if schools were reopened at Alert Level…
Read More » - 9 June
Some students fail to return to school post-lockdown
Principals say schools have no idea where some of their students have gone since the lockdown and the Education Ministry…
Read More » - 9 June
Changes to NCEA and University Entrance post-COVID
Hipkins clarifies: "For each 5 credits a student attains towards their NCEA, they will be entitled to an additional 1…
Read More » - May- 2020 -26 May
Why young people commit crime and how moral education could help – new research
Moral emotions are learnt – and more attention needs to be given to the teaching of morals in childhood to…
Read More » - 19 May
Principal Speaks: The Covid-19 opportunity for re-visioning in education
How can schools centre wellbeing and cultural responsiveness through localised curriculum initiatives? Primary School Principal Andrew King deliberates: "It is…
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