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Could counselling in schools turn-around the youth mental health crisis?
New research from the Education Review Office found counselling in schools could be the ‘silver bullet’ for youth mental health.
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New entity recommended to administer school property portfolio
The school property portfolio should be removed from Ministry of Education management and given to a new entity, says a…
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Can positive masculinity be taught?
The most effective way to teach young men and boys about masculinity is to create spaces where they feel they…
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Food for thought: how NZ’s school lunch programme can add learning and local economies to the menu
The loss of Ka Ora, Ka Ako could have unintended consequences for schools, like the loss of local economies.
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Calming breathing exercises for learning
Learning is best done in a calm and focused environment. Start the school day right with these breathing exercises.
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The role of imagination in learning
Curriculum and pedagogy academic Prof. Peter O’Connor speaks to School News on the role of imagination in learning.
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Failure to manage teacher supply shortchanges young people massively
PPTA Te Wehengarua voices opposition to the government plan for addressing the widespread teacher shortage.
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What is education?
Education is much more than the sum of its parts. Here, School News collates conceptions of education over time through…
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Education leaders unite against Government’s moves to downgrade place of Te Tiriti in education
National education groups have united in opposition to the proposed Treaty Principles Bill, which would minimise the role of Te…
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Conservation, exploration and education at zoos and wildlife parks
An up close and personal animal encounter is not something your students will forget in a hurry, and can provide…
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Concerns over low pass-rates for new NCEA corequisites
Low pass rates for the new NCEA corequisites are once again raising issues of inequity in our education system.
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Primary principals and teachers’ groups ask government to pause the fast-tracking of curriculum change in schools
Unions and educators are pleading for a slow-down on planned curriculum changes with a joint media release.
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Maintaining trees for thriving outdoor areas
Regularly checking and maintaining trees, and engaging the experts when necessary, is important for health and safety.
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The best and worst gifts for teachers
Childhood memories of gifts for my teacher mother from her students, led me to ask – what are the best…
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The latest trends for a tech savvy classroom
Careful selection of classroom technology tools and considered use can positively impact student engagement, knowledge retention and participation.
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7 lessons we can learn from Taylor Swift
Pop icon Taylor Swift has had a long and storied career. Swiftie or not, there are lessons all students can…
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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…
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Fostering whole-school wellbeing
There is a growing understanding that wellbeing is enmeshed in the social and cultural fabric of any institution, including schools.
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Does it matter if students do tests on computers or on paper?
Australian researchers ask if online tests make a difference to student performance - could technology be influencing exam results?
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Makerspace NZ enriching student learning
Tom Barter, HOD Arts and Technology at Saint Kentigern Boys’ School outlines his school’s involvement with Makerspace NZ.
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Ending streaming: the first annual report
Kōkirihia Annual Report 2024 details the first year of destreaming across Aotearoa to achieve more equitable outcomes.
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Research, evidence and education policy
The ‘science of learning’ and ‘evidence-based approaches’ have become buzz-phrases – what do they mean, and how should they influence…
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Guiding a blind runner at the Paralympics – Why teaching is the same
There are many similarities between being a teacher and a sighted guide for a Paralympian.
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Opinion: The government needs to slow down on sweeping changes to NZ’s maths curriculum
New Zealand academics David Pomeroy and Lisa Darragh argue reforming our maths education requires a long-term, considered approach.
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Leaving the classroom to boost wellbeing
Taking students out of the classroom for educational activities may benefit more than their learning and could improve their wellbeing.
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