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National Excellence in Teaching (NEiTA) awards open for nominations
NEiTA nominations are now open for parents, students and schools to nominate a leading educator in their community.
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Cambridge International science competition now open
The Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition is now open to New Zealand secondary school students. Expressions of intention to enter…
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New offer for kindergarten teachers “vastly improved” says NZEI Te Riu Roa
The new offer to kindergarten teachers, which will be voted on in May, has been described by NZEI Te Riu…
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Creating that wow factor: broadcasting studios for schools
All kids are creators! Encourage and develop these skills with a professional broadcasting facility at your school.
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World Autism Day
Discover how you can best support ākonga on the spectrum this World Autism Day. Learn about those on the spectrum,…
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Is Maths Anxiety Impacting Your Teaching?
Maths is often thought of as a scary subject; that reputation may be having real impacts on educators and students,…
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How play can help children cope with disruption and uncertainty
One of the best ways to help children build resilience might also be one of the most accessible: studies show…
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The cost of school uniforms is a barrier to education
This year’s perennial back-to-school uniform discussion happens during a cost of living crisis. And we already know that the upfront…
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Tips for planning the perfect school fundraiser
School fundraisers are a time honoured tradition. How can you make your next fundraiser stand out and be a success?
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Students from ethnic communities facing widespread racism, study finds
Although students from ethnic communities achieve highly in schools, racism is still a widespread issue in our school communities.
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National’s new education policy fails to impress educators
National’s new education policy, called “Teaching the Basics Brilliantly”, has been criticised by educators for missing the mark on what…
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Secondary and area school teachers set to strike again
Members of PPTA Te Wehengarua have voted to hold another one day national strike over collective agreement negotiations.
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Special Report: A more equitable education system for Aotearoa?
Will the curriculum refresh deliver results for educators and students? We investigate the implications in this special report.
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New playground a hit with the community
Alexandra Primary's new playground encourages safe risk-taking, develops strength & coordination and provides challenges for all students.
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Down syndrome and education
For world down syndrome day, School News looks at the unique qualities of students with down syndrome and investigates the…
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Kōkirihia: Ending Streaming in Schools
A new plan to remove the practice of streaming from Aotearoa New Zealand’s schools was launched in Christchurch on Monday…
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Maximising the benefits of play with playground design
Think playgrounds are just a way to pass the time during lunch? Think again! Playgrounds encourage a different and important…
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Teachers’ strike draws huge turnout
An estimated 50,000 teachers went on strike Thursday March 16, protesting poor working conditions and calling for pay-rises to match…
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Christchurch Schools Rebuild programme gets $301m boost
The extra funding for the programme, which has been running since 2013, will see scheduled work finally completed.
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International Day of Mathematics
March 14th is The International Day of Mathematics, but for maths lovers – every day is world maths day. Inspire…
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Kindergarten teachers join strikes
On March 16, kindergarten teachers will take industrial action for the first time alongside their primary and secondary colleagues.
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How the census could inform education
How to use census data as a teaching tool, and how this year’s census could impact the future of education.
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Teacher strikes confirmed for March 16
Primary school teachers, principals and ECE members of NZEI Te Riu Roa have voted to take strike action on Thursday…
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A more equitable education system for Aotearoa?
Hopes are high for the curriculum refresh, but so are concerns of inadequate resourcing, inequitable implementation, and poor timing.
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Modern classrooms: How furniture can help create the perfect space
We explore the latest furniture and design trends to make your classroom fun, functional and ideal for all learning activities.
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