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.
- 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.
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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.
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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…
Read More » - 14 May
Free state education a step closer with NCEA changes
The kiwi ideal of free state education is a step closer with the announcement that NCEA will be free of…
Read More » - 14 May
Manchester Street School robotics team wins global award
Receiving the coveted ‘Judges Award’ for exemplary effort and perseverance, the Year 5/6 MSS robotics team has gained an international…
Read More » - 14 May
Physical violence against principals must stop
Cormick said principals are now 11.79 times more likely to be subject to physical violence at work than the rest…
Read More » - 7 May
NZEI and PPTA to ballot members on joint strike action
... on whether to take joint strike action on 29 May.
Read More » - 7 May
Principals praise government investment in teacher training
"To have a sustainable workforce long-term we need to increase the number of New Zealand graduates, so that we are…
Read More » - 7 May
Meet the schoolboys spearheading flipped learning
We interviewed Simon and Aidan about their passion for all things digital tech and the awesome learning resource they’ve created…
Read More » - Apr- 2019 -30 April
What’s so hot about STEAM?
One of the challenges facing the STEAM movement is the many different conceptions of what STEAM learning might look like.
Read More » - 30 April
One in three high-school students spends too much time on social media
The insight comes from CensusAtSchool TataurangaKiTeKura, a non-profit, online educational project that brings statistics to life in both English and…
Read More » - 30 April
Secondary schools need more support for student wellbeing
School-based supports may include in-school counsellors, Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB), and health professionals based at schools.
Read More » - 30 April
Growing young Māori leaders in Te Tai Tokerau
Te Kawa Matakura will be a three year extension programme available to 15-25 year olds skilled in te reo and…
Read More » - 23 April
Waikino School celebrates $10K solar STEM prize win
“We’ve installed a kitchen powered by solar panels and the children can use the data from the solar panels to…
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