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.
- Oct- 2021 -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…
Read More » - 28 September
Children’s rights education programme launched for Kiwi kids
Teaching children in Aotearoa New Zealand about their rights, under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, is…
Read More » - 20 September
‘Back-pedalling’ on pay parity commitments
More than 5000 ECE teachers will lose access to pay increases they were eligible for next year because of back-pedalling…
Read More » - 20 September
Relief teachers present COVID pay petition to Government
"It's not fair, or reasonable, for anybody to have to go without pay due to the lockdown." - Relief teachers petition…
Read More » - 14 September
Resourceful rangatahi lead the way – Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2021
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week is all about amplifying the role of te reo in Aotearoa.…
Read More » - 14 September
New NZQA chair and board appointed
New appointments to the board of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) have been announced...
Read More » - 14 September
Zoo-topia sparks learning joy
The zoo manages to hit that elusive formula of being as fun as it is educational. Of all the school…
Read More » - 13 September
Hardship Fund for Learners gets $20 million boost
The Ministry of Education announced additional funding to allow tertiary education organisations to address current need, and provide cover in…
Read More » - 13 September
Finalised Aotearoa New Zealand history curriculum nears
Progress is being made on a new Aotearoa New Zealand histories syllabus, set to be added to the curriculum from…
Read More » - 6 September
In debates about opening schools, we’re neglecting an important voice: our children’s
"Very few governments” have made an effort to engage children in decision-making, says a new high-level WHO, UNICEF and UNESCO…
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