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.
- Apr- 2018 -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…
Read More » - 27 February
Op-Ed: Technology Enhanced Learning for teachers and students (part one)
Uncertainty on the part of many teachers is one problem – most especially, confusion about what TEL actually is. For…
Read More » - 27 February
Ambitious three-year public education programme
“A focus on standardisation and measurement over the past few years has worked against an ability to future-proof education..."
Read More » - 20 February
Education Amendment Bill ends Charter School model & National Standards
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says the bill will strengthen the public education system.
Read More » - Nov- 2017 -7 November
Principals look to Hipkins to relieve pressure on schools
Much of the pressure on school principals could be relieved by three changes, says president of the New Zealand Principals'…
Read More » - 7 November
Te Akau ki Papamoa – where everyone is winning
From the outside, Te Akau ki Papamoa is indistinguishable from most other state primary schools in New Zealand. It’s once…
Read More » - Oct- 2017 -31 October
Reflecting on the end of National Standards
Professor Martin Thrupp reflects on the end of National Standards, and how researchers and academics contributed to the debates over…
Read More » - 17 October
Where are the gifted learners in inclusive education?
Gifted learners are too often missing in action within the inclusion framework, says education researcher Dr Louise Tapper.
Read More » - Sep- 2017 -12 September
Suggestion handwriting should not be taught “horrifies” expert
A literacy specialist says she has been “horrified” to hear that some school teachers have been told by advisers that…
Read More » - Aug- 2017 -29 August
Which teaching aids for learning support?
Students with learning disabilities need to be taught differently or need some accommodations to enhance their learning environment. School News…
Read More » - 22 August
Our world is changing, but what about our schools?
When we think about the purpose of education and the relevance of what we are teaching, what are our answers?
Read More » - 15 August
Learning digitally at uLearn17
In October 2017, more than 1,500 educators will descend upon Hamilton's Claudelands Events Centre to explore the impact of digital…
Read More » - 15 August
Waitakere College: Owning our solutions
West Auckland's Waitakere College is celebrating a dramatic rise in student achievement, especially for Māori and Pasifika. Principal Mark Shanahan…
Read More » - 8 August
Targeted funding will only work with more money in the pot, warns CPAG
Scrapping the decile funding system and replacing it with a targeted approach must come with significant additional funding if it…
Read More » - 8 August
MOE seeks teenagers’ take on education issues
Education minister Nikky Kaye has announced plans for a Ministerial youth advisory group to be made up of ten teenagers.
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