Industry Voices
- May- 2020 -19 May
Napier Boys’ High School Duke Of Ed participants find new ways to help communities
Despite disruptions caused by Covid-19, participants have been encouraged to 'think outside the box'.
Read More » - 19 May
Changes to NCEA address impact of COVID-19
The Ministry of Education outlines its new two-step process to rework NCEA...
Read More » - 12 May
Lockdown lessons signal sweeping change for educators
Could the lockdown period act as a catalyst for education reforms that many educators have sought? If so, what should…
Read More » - Apr- 2020 -28 April
Children’s grief in coronavirus quarantine may look like anger.
This is a scary and uncertain time for all of us, but especially for children. Through media and conversations at…
Read More » - 28 April
Cyber threats at home: how to keep kids safe while they’re learning online
Children working at home are not usually protected by the filters provided by their school.
Read More » - 28 April
So… you’re the teacher now? Tips and strategies for whānau navigating learning at home
I’m going to bust some myths and answer some FAQs for all the whānau out there navigating these new waters,…
Read More » - 21 April
Adapting theatre to digital learning: The value of play and creativity in isolation
Digital modes of theatre and performance may be more effective ways for children to learn during lockdown and isolation...
Read More » - 7 April
‘Zoombombers’ want to troll your online meetings. Here’s how to stop them
With many Zoomombing attacks being on educational institutions, it’s likely a large number of these trolls are simply mischievous students…
Read More » - 7 April
Learning at home: start with relationships
Ākonga and whānau will look to you for guidance and support as they adjust to thinking about learning at home,…
Read More » - Mar- 2020 -31 March
Education Secretary given emergency powers during lockdown
Schools no longer have a vote in whether they can reopen, move online or shutdown, based on the latest government…
Read More » - 31 March
Surviving lockdown with young children
Those of us who are parents or caregivers of young children have the seemingly insurmountable task of figuring out how…
Read More » - 17 March
How can school leaders and teachers be the change we want to see?
I watch teachers and intervention specialists increase their knowledge, establish appropriate assessments tools, access resources and decodable texts, and ultimately…
Read More » - 17 March
AEDs: Your school could save a life
Every minute that defibrillation is delayed, chance of survival decreases by 10 percent...
Read More » - 10 March
Children’s agency, a champion, and a model for advocacy
There is unprecedented interest in two big ideas: child agency and child voice. What facilitates a rights-based learning setting? What…
Read More » - 3 March
Period poverty contributing to inequity in NZ
Too many New Zealand teenagers are missing school because they cannot afford menstrual products, contributing to inequity in Aotearoa New…
Read More » - 3 March
MoE announces new school ‘Arts Partnership Programme’
The projects can range from contemporary dance to ceramic sculpture, Māori fibre weaving to digital mixed media.
Read More » - Feb- 2020 -25 February
What schools SHOULD do about teen vaping
Hysteria or genuine concern? A survey of 30,000 Year 10 students examined how prevalent teen vaping was in 2019. Schools…
Read More » - 25 February
MoE reveals planned changes for next 5 years
"More than 50 subject expert groups may be convened, involving more than 400 senior secondary teachers and representatives from the…
Read More » - 18 February
Creative toolbox helps teachers and children after Australian bush fires
The Banksia Initiative met in Sydney, with a practical arts-based workshop on the second day for around 50 teachers. A webinar for…
Read More » - 10 February
Growing future Māori leaders the focus of new programme
“Students will realise an in-depth level of mātauranga Māori, a high level of te reo Māori and strong leadership skills.…
Read More » - 10 February
Secondary students can now compete for prestigious literary mentorship
Applications have opened for four New Zealand teenagers to be mentored by a professional writer in order to develop their…
Read More » - 4 February
Teaching kids how to make guitars can get them hooked on engineering
When kids make guitars, they learn the math and science, but also the importance of mechanical precision, the design process…
Read More » - 3 February
Vocational education to take centre stage in schools
343 schools will receive $3000 each to run trades-based events for their students.
Read More » - 3 February
Are maintenance costs jeopardising school swimming lessons?
Public schools are not building new pools and many of those already in existence may be decades old and need…
Read More » - Jan- 2020 -28 January
New youth vaping study splits opinion
While there's no 'epidemic' in NZ, Māori health advocates remain concerned and have called for government action.
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