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- 2021 -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.
Read More » - 26 October
Back to school opportunity for aspiring teachers
Students will be able to study for the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) while teaching four days a week, with…
Read More » - 18 October
Health, wellbeing, above all else
Central to the New Zealand Curriculum is the aim of developing young Kiwis who are “confident… positive in their own…
Read More » - 14 October
Conducting senior exams in Alert Level 3? What you need to know
Schools conducting senior exams under COVID-19 Alert Level 3 have been issued with directions under the Education and Training Act…
Read More » - 14 October
Get involved in developing new NCEA Level 2 subjects
The Ministry of Education is seeking expressions of interest for Subject Expert Groups to be established to develop NCEA Level…
Read More » - 14 October
Innovative online study option for future digital designers
Situating learners in a virtual workplace allows learners to develop practical workplace skills that they can easily apply to the…
Read More » - 14 October
Graduate shines a spotlight on mental health
A Canterbury student has achieved her dream of creating a mental health publication, The Little Book of Smiles.
Read More » - 14 October
COVID vaccinations ‘vital to keep our educators and tamariki safe’
NZEI Te Riu Roa fully supports the Government’s public health advice mandating that all staff in schools and early childhood…
Read More » - 14 October
Five ways parents can help children adjust to being at school after months in lockdown
Some children may experience separation anxiety from their parents... Others may be worried about catching COVID-19 in the playground or…
Read More » - 5 October
Government agrees to education changes following consultation
The Government has agreed to progress the majority of proposed changes to the Education and Training Act following consultation earlier…
Read More » - 5 October
Teachers welcome NCEA subject lists announcement
Secondary teachers have welcomed the Minister of Education’s release of final subject lists for NCEA Levels 2 and 3 subjects…
Read More » - Sep- 2021 -28 September
New ERO research on supporting students post-lockdown
ERO’s new reports outline practical actions schools can take for re-engaging students back in the classroom and addressing learning loss…
Read More » - 28 September
Free speech doesn’t mean you can say whatever you want, wherever
Children need to understand that when we talk about freedom of speech we’re actually talking about (at least) two things...
Read More » - 28 September
Building an inclusive literacy environment
Enabling and including all learners is something all teachers pride themselves on and are committed towards, writes Carla McNeill.
Read More » - 28 September
Otago Polytechnic learner says every week about mental health awareness
Every week is mental health awareness week, according to mature student Chev Libaude who is taking what she's learned from…
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