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.
- Jun- 2018 -5 June
New sustainability programme and funding push from gov’t
A sustainability trust-run programme will get a $157,000 grant from the Government’s Waste Minimisation Fund, Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage…
Read More » - 5 June
OPINION: Government’s offer to principals is nothing but an insult
The offer received this month is the biggest Claytons Offer I have ever seen: a non-offer, an insult. It treats…
Read More » - May- 2018 -28 May
Big, bold ideas to change NCEA – do you agree?
"We’ll be engaging with people in Te Reo Māori and English with opportunities in other languages too. New Zealand is…
Read More » - 21 May
Educators clap back at budget announcement
Should the government be doing more? Many people, from teachers and teaching aides, to associations and education groups have voiced…
Read More » - 21 May
Bully talk: how can we turn these statistics around?
The horrific stats on New Zealand’s youth suicide rates indicate a strong link between suicidal ideation and bullying. It raises…
Read More » - 14 May
Education Budget 2018: Key areas for funding
NZEI has highlighted a number of key areas needing an immediate funding boost to support every child to reach their…
Read More » - 14 May
Advice for modern classroom design? Get Smart
Modern Smart Classrooms, therefore, not only reflect the existing digital knowledge and expectations of 21st century learners, but also the…
Read More » - 1 May
3 regional schools awarded STEM grants
Students at three New Zealand schools will be able to use the latest edu-tech gear after they were announced the…
Read More » - 1 May
Benefits for non-Māori students: Kapa haka in mainstream schools
Kapa haka provides an avenue for Māori students to access the Māori world and be culturally-connected learners.
Read More » - Apr- 2018 -10 April
Biggest NZ school review in 30 years assembled
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says our schooling system needs to be able to respond to the education needs of the…
Read More » - 10 April
Are you our next Principal Speaks columnist?
Has your school recently undergone change? Won (or been nominated for) an award? Is there something special about your student…
Read More » - 10 April
Scholarships doubled to help NZ primary sector grow
As an industry, education and government alliance, GrowingNZ is on a mission to attract 50,000 more people needed by New…
Read More » - 10 April
When play is doing what comes naturally
It used to be just called ‘play’ – that glorious time when you’d be outside, splashing in puddles, climbing trees,…
Read More » - 3 April
New gov’t funding for digital tools
A $6 million ‘All Equity Fund’ aims to give less-advantaged students better access to digital tools, skills and knowledge, Education…
Read More » - 3 April
COOLS gets frozen out of legislation
'Today we celebrate that another unwelcome policy will be removed from legislation,' said Whetu Cormick, President of the New Zealand…
Read More » - Mar- 2018 -26 March
Vanguard first to apply to become designated character school
The Auckland military school is the first of 11 charter schools currently operating to put its application in to establish…
Read More » - 26 March
1 week left for schools to win $50,000 in tech prizes
Schools have until 5pm on Monday 2 April to gather as many votes as possible to win $50,000 in prizes,…
Read More » - 26 March
Research throws new light on school-entry age
New research suggests that a child’s age on entry to school, be it around 5 years or later at 6,…
Read More » - 26 March
School marae and ‘success as Māori’
With over 99 marae-ā-kura across the country, and more being built, the term describes complexes established to create Māori teaching…
Read More » - 20 March
Change is afoot with dyslexia
Choosing to flag difficulties through screening puts the control back into the hands of the school...
Read More » - 20 March
Your say: An 18-year apprenticeship in teaching?
The thought occurred to me numerous times, while undertaking a postgraduate primary teaching course at the University of Auckland way back in the year…
Read More » - 13 March
The future of schools: Sir Ken Robinson explains what “was never true”
Education is more like gardening than manufacturing: the thing is that gardeners know that there are conditions under which plants…
Read More » - 6 March
VIDEO: School edible garden comp plants the seed
With a prize of $500 worth of garden centre vouchers, the competition aims to encourage the establishment of (or the…
Read More » - 6 March
Got something to say? School News is listening
We are always looking for stories and opinions to feature from within the education sector. If you're a teacher, librarian,…
Read More » - Feb- 2018 -27 February
Life skills centre stage with school performances
What sort of AV equipment is required for a school to put on quality performances? What are the legal considerations…
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