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.
- Jul- 2019 -29 July
Curriculum needs drastic change with rise of smart tech
Whether it’s creating filter bubbles which polarise political debate or presenting fixed prices based on a person’s past shopping habits,…
Read More » - 22 July
Birthdates impact NCEA results for levels 1, 2, and 3
The finding is unique to New Zealand where primary school attendance typically starts as soon as a child turns five…
Read More » - 15 July
Progress on integrating te reo Māori into education
“Our Government has set an ambitious goal to integrate te reo Māori into education in early learning and schools by…
Read More » - Jun- 2019 -24 June
Time to get real with reporting
How relevant is a six-monthly report by the time it gets home?
Read More » - 24 June
Children have fun playing sports and don’t need to satisfy adults’ ambitions
Participation rates by adolescents have been declining and recent statistics released by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) show a 60%…
Read More » - 24 June
The reading revolution starts in our schools
We interviewed school librarians around the country about student reading habits, or lack thereof, and how teachers can turn it…
Read More » - 10 June
How to STEAM with integrity through ‘Impact Projects’
Renowned principal Claire Amos tells us about her school's STEAM revolution and how others can emulate its success.
Read More » - 10 June
Tackling racism to realise the potential of Māori learners
"The education system has underserved Māori learners," says Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis.
Read More » - 3 June
Can you learn a language playing video games? What the research says
In the same way that many schools use other forms of technology to get students more excited about learning –…
Read More » - 3 June
Tackling trauma post-Christchurch attack
The attack has had a huge impact on schools across the country, though schools outside Christchurch have received very little…
Read More » - 3 June
Not good enough: strikes & negotiations to continue
Following the mega-strike: PPTA announced rolling strikes for the foreseeable future, NZEI has yet to announce its next move (but …
Read More » - May- 2019 -28 May
I’m worried. I’m terrified. I’m striking for our future.
21 years ago, when I first started, it mattered to actually teach.
Read More » - 28 May
Op-ed: 4 reasons why my schools are NOT striking
"Our two State Schools will be fully staffed and fully operational - and for good reasons."
Read More » - 28 May
How Spotswood College built a school programme to challenge the system
2019 is the year that principal Nicola Ngarewa will revolutionise the high school timetable.
Read More » - 28 May
Education minister grilled on mega-strike, ‘no more money’, Francis Report
As negotiations relaunch, this groundbreaking mega-strike has the nation on the edge of its seat.
Read More » - 28 May
NZEI Te Riu Roa supports student action on climate change
"The disappointing thing is young people are only having to take such a strong stand on climate change because the…
Read More » - 21 May
NCEA shake-up: Mixed feelings over external assessments
"As much as it sounds like a simple solution to push half of the assessments to external to deal with…
Read More » - 21 May
Area schools vote on whether to join strike
There are 136 area schools in New Zealand. Most are kura kaupapa Māori or wharekura, in rural areas, or urban…
Read More » - 21 May
Will NZEI Te Riu Roa return to facilitation with MoE?
The union has urged the Ministry to pick up the phone and make a better offer.
Read More » - 21 May
Youth voting rolled out in Auckland schools
The Youth Voting programme provides students with as close to a ‘real life’ experience of voting in a formal election…
Read More » - 21 May
Winning schools announce big STEM plans
Otamatea High School will use its solar equipment package to integrate STEM learning across as many subject areas as possible.
Read More » - 15 May
Bullying behaviour won’t thrive in positive school environments
It’s a chance for every child and young person to celebrate what makes them and others unique, whether that’s talents,…
Read More » - 14 May
Ministry of Education seeks facilitated bargaining
The Ministry has responded to the latest strike action in a new statement from Iona Holsted, Secretary for Education.
Read More » - 14 May
Education ministry: There are ways we can address workload
There are ways to address teacher workloads that do not require more money and teachers' claims of a crisis cannot…
Read More » - 14 May
Gordon Campbell on the (lack of an) end game for the teachers strike
The timing of the upcoming strike seems odd. This major strike will be held the day before the Budget eclipses…
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