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- 2022 -12 April
Locked down but not out
“Significant increases in workload have been shouldered in order to manage the implications for schools in a pandemic, whether it…
Read More » - 12 April
Te Pūkenga shares International Education Strategy
"We have a unique opportunity to move from a model of competition to an integrated and collaborative approach, with a…
Read More » - 12 April
The top three skills needed to do a PhD are skills employers want too
"Most PhD candidates know more than half of them will not score a long-term academic job. Institutions would serve them…
Read More » - 5 April
To truly embrace diversity…
Once one has been cast as an expert and a leader, it can be difficult in our academic culture to…
Read More » - 5 April
Nursing students earn while they learn in Covid response
The programme is helping supplement the health workforce at a critical time in the pandemic.
Read More » - 5 April
‘At home learning’ points to pandemic positives
"I found myself being more open, personally, to people when we were all in that unknown situation together, than I…
Read More » - 4 April
Literacy and maths revamp welcomed
"As providers of initial teacher education, universities are committed to playing a leading role in the efforts to address identified…
Read More » - Mar- 2022 -29 March
Lifting levels of literacy and maths
New literacy and maths strategies outlined to try to improve learning outcomes across Aotearoa over the next five years.
Read More » - 28 March
Vocational education switch for New Zealand Defence Force
"A significant step forward in better supporting one of New Zealand’s largest employers," is how Te Pūkenga's CEO describes a…
Read More » - 22 March
New financial education for Year 9s & 10s
The new taxation module will be taught across the NZ curriculum and Māori Medium Education (in te reo), providing real-life…
Read More » - 22 March
PM’s overseas scholarships reopen for Kiwi students
“The reopening of our borders for entry to New Zealand also brings renewed opportunities for outbound travel as Kiwis reconnect…
Read More » - 22 March
Family Violence Intervention course responds to demand
"There’s a lack of training and resources in Aotearoa, which doesn’t match up with the high numbers of family violence…
Read More » - 21 March
Aotearoa Histories curriculum welcomed, with a warning
Unveiling of new Aotearoa Histories curriculum and timeline welcomed, as union urges Government to provide sufficient support for its implementation.
Read More » - 15 March
OECD report highlights inequity in NZ schools
The report’s findings show experienced teachers are much more likely to work in advantaged schools in New Zealand compared with…
Read More » - 15 March
Supporting schools through Omicron outbreak
“Rapid antigen tests should only be used if all teachers and staff are either positive or required to isolate and…
Read More » - 14 March
Te reo for lunch?
"Te Reo Māori me ngā tikanga o Te Tauihu is a short, gentle introduction to te reo. It’s very learner…
Read More » - 7 March
Underwater STEAM dream on the world stage
There were hurdles along the way, propellers fell off and they had motor problems... but, a group of Hobsonville School…
Read More » - 7 March
Voting initiative for Years 7 -10 launched ahead of local elections
A new Youth Voting Initiative aims to replicate, in classrooms, the local authority elections taking place across the motu this…
Read More » - 7 March
Engagement shared on tertiary education delivery
New Zealand’s largest tertiary education provider, Te Pūkenga has published its engagement report following massive feedback from across the sector.
Read More » - 1 March
The Importance of Tradition in Challenging Times
Traditions bring about a sense of belonging – bringing people together, a source of identity – they tell the story…
Read More » - 1 March
Greater clarity around international students’ return
It has been revealed that the next wave of international student numbers will be allocated based on the proportion of…
Read More » - 1 March
SIT strengthens Māori community ties
SIT and Murihiku Regeneration have agreed to work collaboratively to plan, design and implement programmes to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Read More » - Feb- 2022 -22 February
Schools can expect a year of disruption
One thing is clear: even with plans in place, schools will continue to experience disruptions in 2022. As such, they…
Read More » - 22 February
‘Unprecedented interest’ in studying nursing
As a result of COVID-19, nursing students are able to experience new clinical placements across managed isolation and quarantine facilities,…
Read More » - 21 February
Going to private school won’t make a difference to your kid’s academic scores
Research shows parents believe private schools will provide a better education for their children, and better set them up for…
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