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- 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.
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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…
Read More » - 11 July
It worked: school principal coalition welcome change after sit-down with Education Minister
The Principals NCEA Coalition was formed ten days ago in protest at the Minister of Education’s NCEA Review. The Principals…
Read More » - 3 July
Parents aren’t letting kids walk to school
and some ways that schools could help reverse this trend... Whether it's caused by safety concerns, inadequate infrastructure or simply…
Read More » - 3 July
Upskilling to lead students into a digital future – Is now the time?
For schools, there are two ways to approach PLD: your local education advisor may contact you to advise that you…
Read More » - 3 July
School principals launch full-page ad against Minister of Education
Nearly forty secondary school Principals have formed a coalition to challenge the Minister of Education, Chris Hipkin’s review of NCEA.
Read More » - Jun- 2018 -26 June
Check out how schools are refurbishing their school libraries this year
Have you booked in your library for a makeover? Thinking about it? There are a few things you might want…
Read More » - 26 June
Principals’ unmanageable expectations a concern for Trustees
Despite inflammatory language being used in media coverage, NZSTA says it is not suggesting that principals should "be dumped" from…
Read More » - 26 June
Unique English class for deaf refugees wins national award
By learning to communicate in NZ Sign Language, the participants are able to interact with many Kiwi communities, including the…
Read More » - 26 June
Educators applauding rollback of National Standards and charter schools
“They were set up based on the flawed notion that competition and choice improves educational outcomes, and that the private…
Read More » - 26 June
Māui and Mahuika inspire teachers and kaiako
The legend of Māui and his kuia Mahuika discovering the source of fire, is being used to inspire teachers and…
Read More » - 26 June
Rising school-age obesity rates reverse promising preschool trend
Auckland’s level of obesity in under-fives has continued to fall for the third year in a row but new data…
Read More » - 19 June
Union meetings abound as teachers weigh up industrial action over pay dispute
Meetings began on Monday and will continue for two weeks. “Members call the shots on this – it is up…
Read More » - 19 June
Low decile students outperforming higher decile schools
A cluster of low decile Northland schools is on track to outperform many higher decile schools around New Zealand through…
Read More » - 19 June
3 Christchurch students win international journalism comp
The winning submission, by Molly McKinstry, Tessa Marshall and Romane Wesener from Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery school, was one of…
Read More » - 19 June
‘Sport of reading’ comp brings book-savvy young readers to Auckland
A Kiwi invention, the Kids’ Lit Quiz has been inspiring children around the world for 27 years to become life-long…
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