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New eLearning modules for new and aspiring principals
The Ministry of Education has released new self-directed eLearning modules for beginning and aspiring principals.
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New report finds NZ schools vulnerable to climate change
Many of our schools are built in coastal areas at risk of flooding from continued sea level rise, finds a…
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Fostering a love of stories in a child’s first years is key to lifelong reading
Elaine Reese from the University of Otago explains how we can ensure future generations develop strong literacy skills.
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Why your school needs a maintenance plan
Well-maintained facilities positively impacts everyone in your school community, and planning ahead will make maintenance easy to manage.
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Can you hear me? Sports hall acoustics
We ask the experts how to manage the variety of sounds in sports halls, that can make learning, teaching, and…
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Study strategies to teach your students
These study strategies can help students maximise their time for no-stress study sessions. Help your students study efficiently and effectively…
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Charter school legislation violates international labour rights, say unions
Teaching unions have jointly submitted a complaint about new charter school legislation to the International Labour Organisation.
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What can you do if you think your teen already has unhealthy social media habits?
Is your teen or young person exhibiting problematic social media use? Researchers from Australia explain when social media use is…
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Protecting educational spaces
Say good bye to jangling bunches of keys! Modern solutions are improving school security, and simplifying access for staff.
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Keeping score, digitally
Digital scoreboards can keep the crowd excited and players motivated during sports matches, and can also be used during class…
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Neurodivergent learners in Aotearoa
“Our brains are different, but they’re not less,” —Tom Little, Young Neurodiversity Champion.
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Tumuaki Principal Speaks: The power of difference
Principal and education advocate Martyn Weatherill writes on how meeting each students’ needs is imperative for the collective good.
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Improving the attendance issue
Attendance is once again in the headlines after a recent ERO report labelled the issue a ‘crisis’. So how can…
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Less and less curious
The trend of decreasing curiosity among our young people is deeply troubling, says American education critic Alfie Kohn.
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25 class rewards (that are not full of sugar)
Sometimes a little extra encouragement is needed, but filling students full of sugar can create more problems than it fixes.
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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.
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AI tutors could be coming to the classroom – but who taught the tutor, and should you trust them?
AI tutors sound like a futuristic dream which promise to improve equity, but it comes with its own set of…
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Literacy skills: The key to all learning
We spoke to the MoE and literacy education experts to learn more about structured literacy, mandatory in Aotearoa classrooms from…
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Continuing your learning journey: PLD in 2025
For students to have the best educational experience, they must have access to the most up to date, industry leading…
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The Great New Zealand Handwriting Challenge
This new initiative is correcting the low handwriting standards in New Zealand, and will benefit students across many curriculum areas
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“It’s our identity”: backlash to Te Ahu o te reo Māori cuts
Both students and educators have spoken against the recently announced $30 million slash to Te Ahu o te reo Māori.
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School distress: new resource launches in Aotearoa
A new website has launched aimed at informing parents and educators about school distress, its underlying causes and how it…
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Why we need laughter in the classroom
Humour is an effective way of bridging the gap between educator and student, building rapport and enhancing learning.
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Makerspace NZ delivers the whole package
“We wanted the whole package, good price, excellent service, and of course a quality product. We got all of that…
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Equipping your schools with first aid skills and tools
Do you and your colleagues know what to do, and have access to the necessary equipment if their is an…
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