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.
- Dec- 2021 -14 December
After two years of COVID, how bad has it really been for university finances and staff?
Recently published research shows the impacts varied greatly across the university sector. However, staff cuts appear to have been disproportionate…
Read More » - 6 December
International students under Year 9 – Have your say
Have your say on the future of enrolling fee-paying international students in school years lower than Year 9 in Aotearoa…
Read More » - Nov- 2021 -29 November
Union highlights severe underfunding of learning support
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is this Friday 3 December and NZEI Te Riu Roa is urging educators to…
Read More » - 23 November
UEG and compulsory vaccination grapples as school year end nears
Time will tell the impact the unexpected events of 2021 have had on students, staff and our school communities. But,…
Read More » - 22 November
Beam a Kiwi author into your classroom
Perhaps having an exciting Kiwi author / illustrator beaming into your classroom via livestream for a chat could be one…
Read More » - 22 November
Charities join forces to tackle youth vaping
One of the recommendations of the ‘Vaping in NZ youth survey’ report was to place emphasis on an Aotearoa educational…
Read More » - 22 November
Unis are using artificial intelligence to keep students sitting exams honest
Universities are increasingly using computer programs to supervise university students sitting their exams. Is this the future of testing?
Read More » - 22 November
Algorithms can decide your marks…
Some of the greatest impacts of algorithmic decision-making are in education.
Read More » - 16 November
New timelines for curriculum and NCEA refresh
Details around NCEA changes, The New Zealand Curriculum refresh, Aotearoa New Zealand Histories and more, have been revealed following last…
Read More » - 16 November
Tradition carves the way for carpentry apprenticeships
Different cultures weave together in the work of carpentry students as they make traditional Māori weapons, known as taiaha, to…
Read More » - 16 November
Tools for Literacy
Waiting for a student to fail and then trying to ‘fix’ them is an approach with such negative consequences for…
Read More » - 16 November
Vaccine mandates for NZ’s education workers are now in force
The question of what breaches of which rights are justifiable in a public health emergency is not as clear cut…
Read More » - 16 November
Netflix’s Sex Education is doing sex education better than most schools
The conversation started by shows like Sex Education highlights the need for more comprehensive sexual education not only in schools…
Read More » - 15 November
Next-gen growers sought for HortNZ scholarships
Undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship applicants sought to fund careers in 'growing' industry.
Read More » - 9 November
Sector vax deadline nears as Auckland schools receive opening news
As the deadline for sector-wide mandatory Covid vaccination first doses approaches on Monday, the day muted for Auckland schools reopening,…
Read More » - 8 November
The climate crisis gives science a new role
The ongoing planetary crises create new ethical dilemmas for researchers... 'a fundamental rethinking of research ethics in light of the…
Read More » - 2 November
Join major vocational education players at Asia-Pacific online forum
Kiwi educators and leaders are invited to participate in the inaugural Asia Pacific Technical and Vocational Education and Training Forum…
Read More » - 2 November
$15million re-engagement package aimed at Auckland schoolchildren
Auckland schools are set to benefit from a $15 milion re-engagement package as on site learning edges closer for more…
Read More » - 2 November
How is our literacy looking?
'There are many areas where teaching and instruction of literacy skills in New Zealand classrooms are different from common international…
Read More » - 2 November
Hawkes Bay and Northland dominate PM’s Education Excellence Awards
Hawkes Bay and Northland have swept the board at this year's Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.
Read More » - Oct- 2021 -26 October
Onepoto Primary School’s $19.5m rebuild
Rather than focusing on all that was less than satisfactory at Onepoto Primary School, Daniella Latoa-Levi set a vision for…
Read More » - 26 October
Top New Zealand junior fiction picks for 2021
Looking to encourage tween and young teen readers? Here are ten of the best new Kiwi junior fiction books to…
Read More » - 26 October
Asthma education goes online to fight health inequity
The launch of the Sailor Digital Classroom allows children across Aotearoa to access age-appropriate information to learn about and manage…
Read More » - 26 October
‘A long time in the making’ – Te Pūkenga asks for input
"As you’ll know, reaching this point has been a long time in the making," says Te Pūkenga Chief Executive Stephen…
Read More » - 26 October
Border exception for 1,000 international students
The Ministry of Education says it expects international students to start arriving from mid-2022.
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