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.
- Aug- 2021 -9 August
Being able to skip classes improves some students’ performance – others struggle with more autonomy
There is extensive evidence that missing classes has a negative impact on the performance of low-achieving students... higher-achieving students benefit…
Read More » - 3 August
Introducing the Curriculum Advisory Group
This week, the members selected for the Government's Curriculum Advisory Group have been announced.
Read More » - 3 August
Gifted Learners and PM’s Vocational Excellence Awards open
Applications are now open for the Gifted Learners Award, as well as the PM's Vocational Excellence Awards.
Read More » - 3 August
Tackling truancy needs to be prioritised, says National
National is calling on the Government to tackle truancy, claiming data shows not even half of decile 1 students are…
Read More » - 2 August
Three things we need to get right to ensure online professional development works
Online education is growing rapidly because of its flexibility. Students can study from wherever, whenever.
Read More » - 2 August
We can put city and country people on more equal footing at uni — the pandemic has shown us how
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for students, but has also temporarily erased the longstanding disparity in university access between…
Read More » - Jul- 2021 -27 July
Noisier lifestyles cause ‘alarming’ hearing loss in Kiwi youth
An alarming rise in hearing loss among young people has been found through National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of…
Read More » - 27 July
Unis are killing the critical study of religion, and it will only make campuses more religious
Global developments in tertiary education suggest the critical scientific study of religion is endangered.
Read More » - 27 July
Union supports push for Tohu Whakapakari qualification recognition
Education union NZEI Te Riu Roa has this week announced it is backing a campaign to have three-year qualification, Tohu…
Read More » - 27 July
Making Aotearoa safer online
This week is Netsafety Week 2021, which aims to 'Make Aotearoa Safer Online'.
Read More » - 26 July
Young, Māori and Queer: Research into rangatahi takatāpui
The experiences of ākonga Māori who identify as rangatahi takatāpui – members of the LGBTQIA+ community – have been highlighted…
Read More » - 22 July
Student Job Search success celebrated
The success of the expanded Student Job Search (SJS) in enabling New Zealand tertiary graduates to find employment was celebrated…
Read More » - 6 July
The similarity between children and bamboo
Principal Warren Owen discussed the biggest mistakes educators and parents can make...
Read More » - 6 July
Voices of Hope – teacher survey
Teachers are asked to take part in a short survey commissioned by Kiwi charity Voices of Hope, to improve mental…
Read More » - 6 July
Apply now for regionally-allocated PLD for Term 3
Educators are urged to act quickly to benefit from next term's tranche of PLD as applications close on 6 August…
Read More » - 6 July
ERO finds education failing NZ’s most vulnerable
An ERO report has found some of New Zealand's most vulnerable children currently in care are being failed.
Read More » - 6 July
Report highlights what Māori learners need to succeed
The first of a series of reports published by a new national entity amplifies Māori learners' voices.
Read More » - Jun- 2021 -29 June
Low pay, poor conditions to blame for vacancies
Education union NZEI Te Riu Roa says the sector is struggling to fill vacancies - and it's all down to…
Read More » - 29 June
Calling all ‘Creatives in Schools’!
More creative input in classrooms is incoming as applications open for the third round of the Creatives in Schools programme.
Read More » - 29 June
Mathematics practice makes progress
Schools must find a maths programme that will push students to reach their full potential by building confidence in cautious…
Read More » - 28 June
‘You’re the best!’
We have all met the parent who thinks their kid is the next Picasso or Einstein regardless of the evidence.
Read More » - 22 June
Redesigning the Ministry of Education
A redesign of the Ministry of Education is in progress, with Te Mahau being introduced...
Read More » - 15 June
The New Zealand Chinese experience is unique and important — the new history curriculum can’t ignore it
News of a revised New Zealand history curriculum was welcomed by many, including me as an historian and someone who…
Read More » - 15 June
Growing food resilience
Restoring broken ecosystems has been described as the great work that is needed of this current generation, and ecosystem restoration…
Read More » - 15 June
Primary teachers ‘stretched to the limit’ – report
A landmark report recommends bold changes to staffing in New Zealand primary schools to address equity issues preventing our children reaching their potential.
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