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Waikato school community locked down after pupils contract Delta
The latest school to have pupils test positive for Delta variant of Covid-19 has come under the media spotlight as…
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‘Back-pedalling’ on pay parity commitments
More than 5000 ECE teachers will lose access to pay increases they were eligible for next year because of back-pedalling…
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Relief teachers present COVID pay petition to Government
"It's not fair, or reasonable, for anybody to have to go without pay due to the lockdown." - Relief teachers petition…
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Principals applaud school holiday decision
The dates of the end of Term 3 school holidays will remain unchanged, a move welcomed by many principals and…
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Resourceful rangatahi lead the way – Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2021
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week is all about amplifying the role of te reo in Aotearoa.…
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Have your say on early learning reforms
Consultation began this week on a second round of proposed regulatory reforms 'to improve the quality of early learning services…
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New NZQA chair and board appointed
New appointments to the board of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) have been announced...
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Hardship Fund for Learners gets $20 million boost
The Ministry of Education announced additional funding to allow tertiary education organisations to address current need, and provide cover in…
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Finalised Aotearoa New Zealand history curriculum nears
Progress is being made on a new Aotearoa New Zealand histories syllabus, set to be added to the curriculum from…
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Schools prepare to reopen on Thursday at ‘Delta Level 2’
Schools outside of Auckland are readying for the return of staff and pupils and all that this entails under the…
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In debates about opening schools, we’re neglecting an important voice: our children’s
"Very few governments” have made an effort to engage children in decision-making, says a new high-level WHO, UNICEF and UNESCO…
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Workforce Development Council CEO appointed
A significant milestone in the establishment of Workforce Development Councils, which will give industry greater leadership in the vocational education…
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Otago survey provides insights into working from home
University of Otago Business School is undertaking a five-question survey to understand the current experiences of people able to work…
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Tertiary fee regulation settings announced for 2022
The Minister of Education has confirmed fee regulation settings for tertiary education providers in 2022, following consultation.
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Free counselling for schooling workforce during pandemic
Teachers and support staff across all state, and state-integrated, schools can now access free counselling through the COVID-19 Employee Assistance…
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‘By Principals, For Principals’ – new union is born
Incorporated into a society on Thursday 25 August, a bespoke union for primary principals in Aotearoa New Zealand has been…
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Construction industry training passes to Te Pūkenga
The Tertiary Education Commission has approved the transition of the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation to Te Pūkenga.
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ERO research on supporting NCEA students after lockdown
With Covid-19 currently disrupting learning across Aotearoa, a new ERO report reflects on targeted support for NCEA students after lockdown.
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NCEA dates moved back by two weeks
NCEA and NZ Scholarship exams are to be moved back by two weeks, due to the disruption COVID-19 has caused…
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How schools can get media ready after a positive Covid case
COVID-19 has become the latest issue where school leaders can be thrust into the national media spotlight without warning. Few…
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“We’ve done it before and we can do it again!”
Union says teachers are well prepared for lockdown extension as numerous schools and universities become directly affected by the Covid-19…
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Retail restrictions ‘step in the right direction’ to curb youth vaping
"Educating our rangatahi is vital. These products are harmful, and they need to know that." - The Asthma and Respiratory…
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New research highlights what disabled learners need to succeed
A new report, 'Te Rito, Insights from disabled learners', looks at the barriers faced by learners with disabilities in Aotearoa.
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Well-supported long-term digital technology opportunity for 2022
Schools / kura have until mid-October to register to participate in a fully funded digital technology programme for socioeconomically disadvantaged…
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PPTA wins Judicial Review against changes made by Teaching Council
A recent High Court decision has found that the Teaching Council did not properly consult with teachers on changes to…
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