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- 2017 -2 May
2016 results confirmed: NCEA passes up, UE down
Final NCEA results for 2016 have revealed a jump in achievement for Māori and Pasifika students, most notably at level…
Read More » - 2 May
New Zealand second-worst for bullying – OECD
New Zealand is the second-worst country for bullying in schools according to a new OECD report. Of the 70 countries…
Read More » - Apr- 2017 -11 April
$5,000 scholarships for top MindLab graduates
Three teachers have been recognised as the country’s top digital learners, winning the prestigious NEXT Foundation Expert Teacher Award at…
Read More » - 11 April
Calling police on violent students “impracticable and inappropriate”, says NZEI
Primary school principals are expressing "horror and disbelief" at Education Minister Hekia Parata's suggestion that schools should call the police…
Read More » - Mar- 2017 -28 March
New academic competitions for New Zealand students
Measuring children’s progress in New Zealand schools has become more distinctly and competitively Kiwi.
Read More » - 21 March
Careers advisors invited to learn about USA universities
Secondary schools with students interested in studying in the USA are invited to send a representative to a free workshop…
Read More » - 21 March
Literacy teaching – one size does not fit all
New Zealand education rightly has a good reputation for quality, however we do less well with children who struggle with…
Read More » - 21 March
Why teachers should provide play time every day
Play isn’t some sort of soft approach before the ‘real’ learning begins. Play is learning, children are the experts –…
Read More » - 21 March
What’s it like being a Teach First recruit? One teacher shares…
Teach First recruit, Sarah Dodd, is a maths teacher at Southern Cross Campus in Mangere East, south Auckland. Ms Dodd…
Read More » - 14 March
Three-day engineering course for selected Canterbury students
Selected year nine students from low-decile schools in Canterbury are being invited to attend a three-day engineering workshop at Canterbury…
Read More » - Feb- 2017 -21 February
Time to speak up for vulnerable children, says Dunedin principal
Dunedin principal Heidi Hayward made headlines with her open letter to MPs imploring them to rethink social funding.
Read More » - 20 February
Leveraging collaboration within your Community of Learning for best results
What is the additional value of working as a Community of Learning | Kāhui Ako? Carolyn English, professional learning services…
Read More » - 14 February
Principals send PaCT packing
Principals across New Zealand have roundly rejected the 'Progress and Consistency Tool' (PaCT) designed to improve the reliability of national…
Read More » - 14 February
Cold, damp homes making children too sick to learn
Housing problems were the number one factor negatively impacting children's learning during 2016. Teachers' union NZEI is supporting the Healthy…
Read More » - 7 February
Students short-changed by teacher drought
Teacher shortages in New Zealand's most expensive cities are hampering students' chances of success, says principals' representative Whetu Cormick.
Read More » - 7 February
Proven study techniques for high school students
A positive mindset and some proven study techniques can make all the difference to your students' success. Karen Boyes, motivational…
Read More » - 7 February
Teachers’ unions want te reo Māori taught in all schools
Teachers' unions NZEI Te Riu Roa and PPTA Te Huarahi are backing the the Green Party's goal for te reo…
Read More » - Jan- 2017 -30 January
Fund talent development, urges gifted education champion
New Zealand is at risk of wasting creative and innovative talent because of a lack of government funding for educational…
Read More » - 30 January
Principals’ heavy workloads “a major health and safety risk”
An independent, in-depth health and wellbeing survey of primary school principals and deputies has uncovered alarming levels of stress, burnout,…
Read More » - Dec- 2016 -6 December
New language resources released for Pasifika learners
New language resources have been released to support Pasifika new entrants in New Zealand schools.
Read More » - 6 December
Applicants sought for secondary STEM teaching scholarships
Graduates of high-demand teaching subjects are being urged to apply for the 2017 Science, Technology and Maths (STM) Secondary Scholarships.
Read More » - Nov- 2016 -29 November
Māori language revitalisation model being used in Brazil
Indigenous children in southern Brazil have been twirling poi while learning how to nurture their own indigenous language with the…
Read More » - 29 November
Active citizenship a new focus in social studies
Teaching teenagers how to actively contribute to society and participate in political decision- making was the focus of a workshop…
Read More » - 29 November
Learning support proposals met with disappointment
The long awaited parliamentary select committee report into learning needs of students with dyslexia, autism and dyspraxia has just been…
Read More » - 29 November
Corporate online schools “a terrible idea”
International expert on virtual and charter schools, Professor Gary Miron says it would be a terrible mistake for New Zealand…
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