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.
- Nov- 2016 -22 November
Why we need more arts graduates
As the fast changing, complex 21st century unfolds, the need for people educated to think critically, rationally, ethically and with…
Read More » - 15 November
Concern in rural NZ about proposed changes to Education Act
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has issued a submission to the government expressing concerns about the impact of the Education…
Read More » - 15 November
Fine-tuning a school of tradition for modern pedagogy
Wanganui Collegiate School principal Chris Moller talks about maintaining age old traditions while keeping up with modern learning practices. Nearing…
Read More » - 8 November
Global education experts in NZ to study school designs
OECD education experts from as far afield as Japan, the Netherlands, Turkey and Mexico are being hosted by the Ministry…
Read More » - 8 November
Science in te reo Māori – Akoranga pūtaiao i roto i te reo
In a day of science held primarily in te reo Māori, students from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna…
Read More » - 8 November
A fresh start for Lyttelton schooling after a wobbly five years
Fish ’n chip evenings, pool parties and a teachers’ trip to Melbourne were all part of the meticulous planning to…
Read More » - 1 November
Te Tiriti o Waitangi – living the values
We all know the importance of reflecting the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in the classroom, but what exactly…
Read More » - 1 November
uLEARN16: Transforming practice for future-focused education
Those famous words of Heraclitus,"change is the only constant", pretty much sum up uLearn16, the leading professional development event for…
Read More » - 1 November
Porirua school on a mission to learn sign language
Andre, five, was St Theresa’s school’s only profoundly deaf student when he started in January, but within a few months…
Read More » - 1 November
New figures show “excellent progress” in education, says Government
Figures released this week showing an increase in the proportion of students attaining NCEA Level 2 prove that excellent progress…
Read More » - Oct- 2016 -25 October
Top innovation awards for Manaiakalani Education Trust
The Manaiakalani Education Trust has picked up two top prizes at this year's New Zealand Innovation awards.
Read More » - 25 October
Cutting funding to longitudinal study “short sighted” says TEU
Cutting funding to longitudinal research shows the government has a basic misunderstanding of the role of tertiary education, says TEU…
Read More » - 25 October
Give all school leavers work or education, says Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is issuing a challenge to industry to make sure no young New Zealander leaves school without anything…
Read More » - 25 October
Kiwi teachers “very capable” say parents
Teachers will welcome a new report finding that 90 per cent of parents in New Zealand consider their child's teacher…
Read More » - 25 October
Call for departing minister to listen to educators – NZEI
Education minister Hekia Parata, who has announced that she is leaving politics, is being implored to make her parting move…
Read More » - 25 October
Ministry apologises over handling of seclusion room complaint
The Ministry of Education has ordered schools to stop using seclusion rooms, and has apologised to parents for its handling…
Read More » - 18 October
Report on school exclusions highlights funding needs -NZEI
A report highlighting the barriers children with disabilities can face at school shows the urgent need to increase funding for…
Read More » - 18 October
ICAS writing gold for Christchurch student
A Christchurch student has won gold for her writing in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) awards.
Read More » - 18 October
Entries open for Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards
Entries have opened for for the Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards. These annual awards celebrate and recognise the outstanding work…
Read More » - 10 October
Māori resource teacher honoured for her work
A resource teacher of Māori, based at Waitara East School in Taranaki, has been given one of the highest honours…
Read More » - 10 October
High needs students excelling at “thinking like a computer”
High needs students being taught to "think like a computer" are excelling to the point of performing better than children…
Read More » - Sep- 2016 -20 September
Multi-million dollar college revamp finally underway
A sod-turning ceremony at Western Springs College this week marked the start of a $79 million redevelopment - the largest…
Read More » - 20 September
Top students rewarded with employment offers
A group of students from St. Andrew's College in Christchurch has launched a business offering low cost tutoring as a…
Read More » - 20 September
Education Act Update passes first reading
A legislation update to New Zealand’s education system has passed its first reading.
Read More » - 13 September
New tourism course inspires Māori and Pasifika students
In a first for New Zealand education, a group of high school students has graduated from Manaaki Tãpoi (cultural tourism)…
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