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New mental health resources launched following teacher survey
We Bounce Back was unveiled this week as the latest campaign from The Voices of Hope mental health charity, led…
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Union, teachers and employer celebrate new collective agreement
South Auckland teachers are celebrating a bold new collective agreement that delivers significant progress toward pay parity.
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New code of practice for tertiary and international learners’ pastoral care
By law, as of 1 January next year, tertiary providers will need to consider how their overall systems and resources…
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Dawn Raid apology gesture – Tulī scholarships for Pacific people
This week, as part of a goodwill gesture to accompany the Government’s apology for the Dawn Raids, Tulī educational scholarships…
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Cognition Education welcomes Dr Lindsey Conner
Cognition Education Limited has announced the appointment of Dr. Lindsey Conner as its new Education Director Asia Pacific.
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Japanese schools build stronger cultural connections with Kiwis
Seven schools from across the North Island have begun diaglogue with seven schools from Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture to strengthen cultural…
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Being able to skip classes improves some students’ performance – others struggle with more autonomy
There is extensive evidence that missing classes has a negative impact on the performance of low-achieving students... higher-achieving students benefit…
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Introducing the Curriculum Advisory Group
This week, the members selected for the Government's Curriculum Advisory Group have been announced.
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Gifted Learners and PM’s Vocational Excellence Awards open
Applications are now open for the Gifted Learners Award, as well as the PM's Vocational Excellence Awards.
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Tackling truancy needs to be prioritised, says National
National is calling on the Government to tackle truancy, claiming data shows not even half of decile 1 students are…
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Three things we need to get right to ensure online professional development works
Online education is growing rapidly because of its flexibility. Students can study from wherever, whenever.
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We can put city and country people on more equal footing at uni — the pandemic has shown us how
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for students, but has also temporarily erased the longstanding disparity in university access between…
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Noisier lifestyles cause ‘alarming’ hearing loss in Kiwi youth
An alarming rise in hearing loss among young people has been found through National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of…
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Unis are killing the critical study of religion, and it will only make campuses more religious
Global developments in tertiary education suggest the critical scientific study of religion is endangered.
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Union supports push for Tohu Whakapakari qualification recognition
Education union NZEI Te Riu Roa has this week announced it is backing a campaign to have three-year qualification, Tohu…
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Making Aotearoa safer online
This week is Netsafety Week 2021, which aims to 'Make Aotearoa Safer Online'.
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Young, Māori and Queer: Research into rangatahi takatāpui
The experiences of ākonga Māori who identify as rangatahi takatāpui – members of the LGBTQIA+ community – have been highlighted…
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Student Job Search success celebrated
The success of the expanded Student Job Search (SJS) in enabling New Zealand tertiary graduates to find employment was celebrated…
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Apply now for regionally-allocated PLD for Term 3
Educators are urged to act quickly to benefit from next term's tranche of PLD as applications close on 6 August…
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ERO finds education failing NZ’s most vulnerable
An ERO report has found some of New Zealand's most vulnerable children currently in care are being failed.
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Report highlights what Māori learners need to succeed
The first of a series of reports published by a new national entity amplifies Māori learners' voices.
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Low pay, poor conditions to blame for vacancies
Education union NZEI Te Riu Roa says the sector is struggling to fill vacancies - and it's all down to…
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Calling all ‘Creatives in Schools’!
More creative input in classrooms is incoming as applications open for the third round of the Creatives in Schools programme.
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Schools urged to opt in for free period products
School are being urged to make the most of the free period product scheme as it begins to roll out.
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Christchurch Girls’ High sexual harassment survey – shock findings
Shocking findings of a Christchurch Girls' High sexual harassment survey present "a compelling case for action".
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