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.
- Aug- 2018 -20 August
‘Adventure education’ could prove key to improving teen mental health
New study highlights the need to address the particular mental health challenges faced by adolescent Maori and adolescents from low…
Read More » - 20 August
Negotiations still underway for teachers & principals
21 days and counting for the education sector, as hope for a settlement following strike action persists, and public support…
Read More » - 14 August
STRIKE DAY: first educators’ strike in 24 years
29,000 primary teachers, principals and their supporters take to the streets in public events
Read More » - 14 August
Some students need additional support – is flexibility the solution?
In theory, the push towards ‘Flexible Learning Spaces’ should support a diverse range of students as the principles are strongly…
Read More » - 14 August
OPINION: Principal challenges Prime Minister’s statement
“The Prime Minister must be getting appalling advice from her bureaucrats in their comfortable warm Wellington offices, because the one…
Read More » - 14 August
When students love homework: The Casebrook Challenge
"Whānau regularly reports that The Casebrook Challenge is a great way to engage students in learning at home, increasing their…
Read More » - 13 August
STRIKE NEWS: Secondary teachers engage in government discussions
PPTA has presented a claim to turn around secondary teacher shortages and ensure schools can attract and keep great teachers.…
Read More » - 9 August
Making energy efficiency part of your school’s culture
Saving on energy costs isn’t the only incentive for schools to take control of their energy usage...
Read More » - 9 August
It’s smart to get kids moving but how smart are your facilities?
Along with a long list of other health benefits, it has also been shown that kids who are more active…
Read More » - 7 August
“The financial bucket is not unlimited” says Education Minister ahead of strike
Chris Hipkins says what teachers are asking for is "well out of kilter with everyone else" and discusses a range…
Read More » - 7 August
VIDEO: Latest NZEI ad campaign has students front and centre
Children’s drawings of their favourite teachers are front and centre of a new advertising campaign from NZEI to highlights the…
Read More » - 7 August
Ministry & NZEI Te Riu Roa clash over ‘teacher shortage’ claims
Responding to the NZEI Te Riu Roa's claim that the teacher shortage is "swiftly moving from a crisis to a…
Read More » - 7 August
Academics warn against NCEA changes
18 academics from Victoria University are worried suggestions from an advisory group for the government's review of NCEA will make the qualification worse,…
Read More » - 7 August
$18.4m ‘Mates & Dates’ programme “will not prevent sexual violence experienced by Māori students”, says Te Whāriki Takapou
Māori sexual and reproductive health promotion and research organisation Te Whāriki Takapou is highly critical of the decision by ACC…
Read More » - Jul- 2018 -30 July
Waste not want not, management matters
New Zealanders are some of the biggest producers of waste in the world, even the littlest ones.
Read More » - 30 July
Education Minister dubious on National Party’s ‘class size’ u-turn
While the education minister and NZEI Te Riu Roa president disagree on National's sincerity, principals and teachers around the country…
Read More » - 30 July
38% of school leaders experienced threats of violence in 2017
“There are two parallel issues going on here. One is children with learning difficulties trying to access the help and…
Read More » - 24 July
More charter schools to become designated character schools
Six more applications from charter school sponsors to establish designated character schools next year have been approved, Education Minister Chris…
Read More » - 24 July
How welcoming are your school environments?
Have you ever walked through your school and asked yourself, “Who would feel welcome and comfortable here?” I am sure…
Read More » - 24 July
Meet the primary & secondary school teachers inventing their own tools
From a group of Taupo teachers developing a programme to encourage young Māori women to enrol in STEM subjects, to…
Read More » - 24 July
On the trauma of keeping children safe: How to avoid emotional burnout
Following the devastating earthquake, UC College of Education, Health & Human Development senior lecturer Dr Veronica O’Toole interviewed twenty teachers about their experiences. Teachers…
Read More » - 24 July
Education Minister has “foot on our throats,” say partnership school leaders
"The Minister - and all of his ‘silent’ partners in government - needs to halt the closures, put the proposed…
Read More » - 24 July
New Zealand rocks third place at World Debating Champs
After eight preliminary rounds the New Zealand team is ranked third out of 65 countries at the biggest World Champs…
Read More » - 24 July
Full-day strike vote scheduled for August
What will you decide? The ballot will run for a week from today - Wednesday 25 July.
Read More » - 16 July
The people have spoken and they want pay equity for teacher aides
91% of the 1015 New Zealanders surveyed agreed that students with additional learning needs require more support, and there was…
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