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Omicron racing through NZ schools
As of Monday, 164 schools, kura, and early childhood education centres across Aotearoa were managing Covid cases, according to Ministry…
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Shaping the future of Māori medium education
"The system is also acknowledging that they do not have the answers and are instead turning to Māori to define…
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New round open for sport and recreation funding in Auckland
The Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Fund is designed to provide quality, accessible play, active recreation and sport experiences for tamariki…
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2021 lockdown exacerbated disparities for Māori learners – ERO report
The Education Review Office - Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga has released research reports detailing the impact the 2021 second wave…
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Omicron spreads to Hawkes Bay primary
Te Mata Primary School in Havelook North becomes the latest school to be impacted by Covid-19 as the omicron variant…
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Border reopening for international students welcomed
International students will now be booking flights to New Zealand after Thursday's border reopening announcement from the Government, which will…
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Teaching Council apologises for data breach
After TVNZ alerted the Teaching Council to a spreadsheet of information they discovered on a New Zealand-based online technology forum,…
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We shouldn’t delay the start of school due to Omicron
"Before Omicron, evidence for school closures reducing community transmission was inconclusive," write two paediatric infectious disease experts in favour of…
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Feedback on Te Pūkenga’s proposals runs into thousands
Feedback on Te Pūkenga's proposed operating model has been welcomed by Chief Executive Stephen Town, who summarised submission themes while…
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Paws for a Cause – Enterprising students’ project goes national
Pet loving school friends' idea to help their four-legged friends, their human owners, and the planet, goes nationwide.
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NZ Principals’ Federation announces new president
Dr Cherie Taylor-Patel's extensive experience as a school principal and 'deep knowledge and understanding of contemporary education issues' has led…
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Report from the future: Massey University’s Thomas Mash time travels…
"In 2040, Aotearoa is a better place to be," write Massy University's Thomas Nash.
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Latest on NZ teacher supply for 2022
A national teacher supply update has been released by the Ministry of Education for the 2022 school year.
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ERO research finds teachers and principals struggling
Teachers and principals are increasingly struggling with workloads, according to ERO research published this week.
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After two years of COVID, how bad has it really been for university finances and staff?
Recently published research shows the impacts varied greatly across the university sector. However, staff cuts appear to have been disproportionate…
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Vaccination survey shows teachers ‘leading by example’
Over 97% of teachers across Aotearoa are double vaccinated against Covid-19, according to a survey of the education sector workforce.
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School ventilation study assessing airborne virus transmission
CO2 monitors have been installed to gain a stronger understanding of classroom ventilation in relation to the transmission of airborne…
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International students under Year 9 – Have your say
Have your say on the future of enrolling fee-paying international students in school years lower than Year 9 in Aotearoa…
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Māori students design app to improve job-seeking for youth
Five rangatahi are addressing a gap in the market for a platform beyond the limits of traditional CVs, creating more…
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‘At-risk ākonga should be better supported’ – ERO reviews NZ’s largest school
"As a whole system, we need to work together to do better for these learners," says ERO official Jane Lee…
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St Peter’s Cambridge apologises for historical student abuse
Waikato private school St Peter’s, Cambridge, last week released an official acknowledgement and apology over child sex abuse, emotional and…
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‘Shameful’ – Union slams former charter schools’ use of public money
"Those responsible should resign immediately." NZ demands action following Office of Auditor-General inquiry into former charter schools' use of public…
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Physical restraint rules – have your say
The Ministry of Education, supported by the Physical Restraint Advisory Group, has begun consulting on the future of physical restraint…
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Union highlights severe underfunding of learning support
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is this Friday 3 December and NZEI Te Riu Roa is urging educators to…
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UEG and compulsory vaccination grapples as school year end nears
Time will tell the impact the unexpected events of 2021 have had on students, staff and our school communities. But,…
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