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Everyday literacy, numeracy use surveyed for OECD report
A survey on literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills and their use in everyday life is underway in Aotearoa as part…
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Why NZ’s public sector wage freeze ignores the lessons of history
With the government facing a serious backlash over its public sector wage freeze policy, that sound you hear could be…
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Aotearoa histories books for schools and kura
Books for schools that aim to stimulate interest in Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories are available to order from Monday 24…
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Teachers asked to lead change to ‘Unteach Racism’
Unteach Racism has been launched giving teachers the tools and support to identify, confront and dismantle racism.
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ERO praises Christchurch schools’ collaboration
The Education Review Office (ERO) has launched a report showing innovation and collaboration among seven Christchurch schools.
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OECD’s survey of skills underway
Surveying is underway in Aotearoa New Zealand on literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills and their use in everyday life and…
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$70 million investment in Central Otago schools
Over $70 million is being spent on delivering new schools, classrooms and refurbished buildings across Central Otago
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Enrolment zone changes
A review of enrolment zones is part of the plan to cater for 60,000 more schoolchildren in Auckland by 2030.
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Rangatahi Māori changing the STEM narrative
Minister Kelvin Davis met with the founders and students of the Pūhoro STEM Academy to announce a $2.97m funding boost.
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Groundbreaking kawenata signed with Ngā Iwi
The Associate Minister of Education (Māori Education) the Ministry of Education, Tūwharetoa, Raukawa and Waikato-Tainui (Ngā Iwi) have signed a…
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Schools urged to back Bullying-Free NZ Week
This year, Bullying-Free NZ Week (BFNZ Week) will run from Monday 17 to Friday 21 May and schools are urged…
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Not enough support, say principals
As public commentary ramps up about schools excluding students who display extreme behaviours, Perry Rush, President of the New Zealand…
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Public consultation on education and training changes
The Ministry of Education is seeking public feedback on proposals to amend the current Education and Training Act 2020.
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Proposed student wellbeing and safety changes – consultation open
The Ministry of Education invites feedback on a package of changes to help improve the wellbeing and safety for all…
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Support for ending streaming in schools
The publication of a report that calls for streaming in schools to end has been welcomed by CORE Education.
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Science standards decline – ERO reports
Only 20% of Year 8 students in New Zealand are meeting science standards - new ERO report.
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Mobile phone bans in schools on the rise
More and more New Zealand schools are making the move to go phone-free, after positive benefits to learning have been…
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Outstanding Rotorua student wins Myers scholarship to Cambridge
A multi-talented mathematics 'Olympian' from Rotorua’s John Paul College has been awarded the prestigious Sir Douglas Myers scholarship to study…
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Deadline for PM’s Education Excellence Awards nears
Nominations must be made quickly for this year's Prime Minster's Education Excellence Awards as the entry deadline nears.
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After a year of digital learning and virtual teaching, let’s hear it for the joy of real books
A recent survey from the UK, showed children were spending 34.5% more time reading than they were before lockdown.
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Driving simulator in schools helps next gen drivers
A high-tech driving simulator developed in New Zealand for local driving conditions is being piloted in schools in 2021.
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Prime Minister’s trip down school memory lane
Jacinda Ardern paid a visit to her former school, which nears its 50th jubilee, and was reunited with her former…
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Auckland private school’s chaplain accused of historic sexual abuse
The Ministry of Education has offered its support to a leading Auckland private school after its chaplain took leave following…
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Unteach Racism
The Teaching Council has partnered with the Human Rights Commission to develop an education response to racism under the same…
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Classroom violence prompts renewed calls for support
The New Zealand Principals' Federation has called for urgent support following violence towards a teacher at Mackenzie College in Fairlie,…
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