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Ara offers new scholarships for Māori learners
Two new scholarships for Māori learners to study graduate diplomas in laboratory technology in 2021 are being introduced at Ara…
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Maths, physics and science top Cambridge International pops
Over 6,000 students have received their Cambridge International AS & A Level results throughout New Zealand, with the most popular…
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Vulnerable families struggle with 2021 back-to-school costs
It's a tough start to 2021 for many families and teachers are preparing for more families than ever to be…
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Māori Performing Arts NCEA subject introduced
More than 30 secondary schools and kura across the country will be piloting the new Māori Performing Arts subject at…
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Christchurch schools hit national cricket double
Canturbrian cricket winners are grinners after the annual national secondary school competition landed Christchurch schools a double win.
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Emergency funding may help international students
International students still in New Zealand are among those who could receive emergency funding for those who can’t support themselves…
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Partnership to create pipeline of international students
Education New Zealand (ENZ) and New Zealand’s eight universities have announced a partnership that will enable university students in more…
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Learn and share te reo Māori in 2021
School teachers, principals and support staff are now able to register for Te Ahu o te Reo Māori – a…
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National Excellence in Teaching Awards 2020 winners
In a year like no other, some of New Zealand’s top primary and secondary school educators have had their efforts…
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South Auckland to Galápagos: culture and kōrero
Two school groups from opposite ends of the Pacific met up online recently to discover each other’s culture and create…
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Regulatory change to reduce choking hazards
To minimise the risk of children choking while eating, licensing criteria for early learning services are being amended. These changes…
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NCEA Level 1 changes announced
The Government is making changes to NCEA Level 1 to ensure it remains a strong, credible qualification that supports young…
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Kirihimete end of term resources
Check out these awesome resources for some festive classroom creativity and learning.
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Historic agreement to improve outcomes for Māori
Named the Kua Ea Outcomes Agreement, this pact aligns the strategic priorities of Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa with…
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Have your say before MoE deadline on draft NCEA 2023 standards
The feedback will be used to refine the draft standards and supporting resources, in preparation for a planned pilot in…
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Support for new teachers impacted by pandemic
The Enhanced Induction and Mentoring Programme is fully funded by the Ministry of Education and will be delivered nationwide by…
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Reading online less fun than books, study finds
This is the latest in a series of MoE reports investigating why reading standards among Year 5 students in New…
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PLD prep for 2021
A report published by the Education Review Office reinforces the importance of professional learning and development (PLD), identifying it as…
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No such thing as a healthy tan: shade structures for schools
For schools, learning the shade lingo can be a challenge all its own! Here are the key differences between canopies,…
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Government reveals $164m for classroom upgrades
New classrooms will be built, and existing rooms upgraded, thanks to $164m of education sector funding announced by the New…
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Education links with Japan strengthened online
In a uniquely 2020 move, international education ties between New Zealand and Japan have been strengthened via an online ceremony…
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Op-Ed: Reimagine tomorrow for tamariki
Our national PLD priorities around localised curriculum is an excellent way to lead out on change in areas such as…
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Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19
The risk associated with schools rises with the level of community transmission. The picture internationally has made this clear.
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Career design tech targets Year 10s
The importance of self-awareness among students and the impact of artificial intelligence on future careers will be discussed as part…
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Our study in China found struggling students can bring down the rest of the class
Low-achieving 12-13 year old students can significantly bring down the academic achievement of the rest of their class. But this…
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