Industry Voices
- Oct- 2024 -24 October
Building on our strengths in education
Professor Stuart McNaughton explains how Aotearoa New Zealand's education system can build on its strengths for a brighter future.
Read More » - Sep- 2024 -9 September
Unions: moving ITE from Teaching Council to Ministry of Education is wrong
Education representative bodies oppose the proposal to move ITE oversight from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa to the Ministry of…
Read More » - Aug- 2024 -19 August
Leading change at Ōrākei School: The power of community engagement in education
Our Tumuaki Principal Speaks columnist Shanthan Naidu on recent changes at Ōrākei School which help to support and engage the…
Read More » - 19 August
Cognitive load theory: an unpersuasive attempt to justify direct instruction
Respected American education critic Alfie Kohn writes on why cognitive load theory does not support direct instruction.
Read More » - Apr- 2024 -29 April
EDUCATION – Where there are things that other countries have done well, we should steal it!
Claire Amos unpacks Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's claim that we should "steal" models of education from other countries.
Read More » - Feb- 2024 -26 February
Case Study: Supporting children who are ELL with early literacy development
Prof. Gail Gillon of the University of Canterbury on supporting all students with early literacy development.
Read More » - Jul- 2023 -6 July
OPINION: The red flags around children’s screen time shouldn’t be just about content
Yes, there is such a thing as too much screentime, say paediatric physiotherapist Jullie Cullen and senior research fellow Dr…
Read More » - Feb- 2023 -7 February
Introducing the New President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation: Leanne Otene
Leanne Otene has been a leader in the education community for many years. Now, she’s stepping into a new role…
Read More » - Dec- 2022 -13 December
Security! Keep schools and kura safe
Generating a roadmap for your school that projects future security upgrades, needs, and costs, will allow you to plan proactively…
Read More » - 13 December
Protect students with shade solutions
Options aplenty: schools have lots to choose from when looking to install new shade structures thanks to the stunning new…
Read More » - Nov- 2022 -15 November
Investigate postgrad pathways for school staff
Distinct from professional learning development opportunities that focus on gaining specific skills, formal postgraduate study focuses on gaining new qualifications.…
Read More » - Oct- 2022 -25 October
South Wairarapa schools tackle vaping
Behind the Scenes was developed with input from students, trialled in selected schools during Term 1 before being rolled out…
Read More » - Sep- 2022 -26 September
40% of NZ schools now Healthy Active Learning
The Government has invested $47.6 million into the Healthy Active Learning initiative between 2020 and 2024 and has recently committed…
Read More » - 26 September
Learning wild: Exploring zoos and wildlife parks
Places of education, not entertainment: many offer special events and chances to be involved in research programmes, provide curriculum-based learning…
Read More » - 13 September
CASE STUDY: Valued HPE curriculum results in school-wide engagement with physical activity
When students at Papakura’s Edmund Hilary School went into lockdown again in August 2021, take-home play packs and gutter boards…
Read More » - Aug- 2022 -29 August
Safety Measures: Science lab solutions
What should your science lab have on lockdown? Visualising a diagram is as important as seeing a liquid turn to…
Read More » - 29 August
Tree Care Essentials (for schools!)
What are schools responsible for when it comes to tree care? It can be complicated, so we asked the experts!…
Read More » - 29 August
Feeding young minds
The first step for schools wanting to successfully provide healthy options? Develop and publicise a robust and evidence-based nutrition culture...
Read More » - 15 August
Upgrading natural sports turf surfaces
Here's how to know whether your school chose the wrong grass, and how to fix it.
Read More » - 15 August
Don’t Let Your Floor Safety Slip
Minor slips and trips can also cause knock-on injuries, where a person is more likely to fall down steps, for…
Read More » - 15 August
Flexible seating trends to surge over next 5 years
Research suggests strong demand for flexible seating configurations in classrooms is connected to growing concerns around children's posture, as well…
Read More » - 9 August
EdTech solutions bloom in 2022
EdTech has become a booming industry through the pandemic as various technologies stepped up to support different learning styles through…
Read More » - 9 August
Sowing seeds on stage
Former Westlake Girls’ teacher, Julie Collis found herself in all these crazy-good scenarios for real.... And her acting career, as…
Read More » - 2 August
How Hot Compost Can Cool The Planet
Nine-year-old Nico successfully persuaded Unilever to remove plastic scoops from its Surf washing powder, thereby eliminating 15 tonnes of plastic…
Read More » - Jul- 2022 -25 July
Shrinking relief teacher pool a “worrying long-term trend” as floodgates open for Term 3
Primary principals are sounding the alarm after government data confirms 30-40 decrease in the availability of day relief teachers between…
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