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Key factors for Māori and Pasifika learning success
Optimal conditions for Māori and Pasifika student success have been identified by a new project at the University of Auckland.
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Should children start school on their fifth birthday? ERO research suggests not
Schools reported that group entry helped with planning for transitions and gave teachers more time to teach
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Increased mental health support for vocational learners
The announcement follows feedback that Te Pūkenga "needs to do better in the area of mental health services".
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Better outcomes for high needs tamariki essential to funding overhaul
Overhaul of school funding system welcomed, as "A decile-based funding model simply doesn't recognise or address the basic funding needs…
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Public health experts: Urgent need for Covid-19 action plan for schools
A team of public health experts have outlined what they feel should be the path ahead for the pandemic in…
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Rainbow inclusion in schools
The experiences relayed add a strong voice to the data available on rainbow young people’s experiences at secondary school in…
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Principals react to Budget 2022
Education sector investment announced in Budget 2022 widely welcomed by principals.
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Budget 2022: $90m for mental health support in schools
Around 195,000 primary and intermediate aged children are set to benefit from the expansion of mental wellbeing support services.
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Upgrade school playtime
Getting your students involved in playground upgrades – or an entirely new design when the time is right – must…
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National strategic plan to improve outcomes for disabled learners
A strategic disability action plan to improve outcomes for disabled ākonga (learners) aims to provides a unified national strategy.
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Trades training $230m budget boost
Pre-budget announcement extends Apprenticeship Boost scheme, Mana in Mahi and Māori Trades and Training Funds.
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ERO: Pacific learners disproportionately impacted by Covid-19
"With evidence of Covid-19 continuing to disproportionately impact Pacific communities, now is the time for action to ensure Pacific learners…
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More action needed to ensure schools are fossil fuel free
“All our tamariki deserve learning environments heated through clean energy as soon as possible,” says NZEI President Liam Rutherford.
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Bullying, sexual harassment and racism exposed in NZBS investigation
An independent report has made 60 recommendations following allegations of inappropriate behaviour by students of the NZ Broadcasting School (NZBS)…
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School Story Tours are on the road again!
"For many students it is the first time they have had the opportunity to directly hear from and engage with…
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The Big Sing is back!
The popular nationwide school choral competion is back after a two-year hiatus, starting with regional heats next month.
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Nominate a Local Legend for Bullying Free Week
Organisers of Bullying Free NZ Week 16-20 May are on the hunt for 'Local Legends' - people taking a stand…
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Activity anxiety? COVID-19 impact on Auckland’s Asian communities
A key insight from this report is how one person’s barrier can be another person’s motivator: for some respondents, heightened…
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BUDGET 2022: Keeping Kiwi kids in class a priority
Budget 2022 sees more targeted investment aimed specifically at improving attendance and engagement with learning.
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Ukrainian schools under attack – Kiwis donate $1.2million
An average of 22 schools per day have come under attack in Ukraine since the start of the war five…
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Te Pūkenga shares International Education Strategy
"We have a unique opportunity to move from a model of competition to an integrated and collaborative approach, with a…
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Pay equity claims go to mediation
Members of the negotiation team are hopeful mediation will provide a positive outcome, with kaiārahi i te reo Parekohai Wells…
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Nursing students earn while they learn in Covid response
The programme is helping supplement the health workforce at a critical time in the pandemic.
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Teachers and school leaders among children’s literature award winners
Several primary school teachers and school leaders are among writers to be presented with 2022 awards for writing children's literature.
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Literacy and maths revamp welcomed
"As providers of initial teacher education, universities are committed to playing a leading role in the efforts to address identified…
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