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A rose-tinted cure: the myth of coloured overlays and dyslexia
Reported rates of visual stress symptoms in the general population range between 12-14%. However, some have reported rates as high…
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What’s the meaning of life? These students have some answers
While schools keep a careful eye on their students’ learning, it’s important they ensure academic growth is aligned with meaning…
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Number of primary teachers who feel unsafe doubles since 2016
"Having one in four primary teachers feel unsafe in the classroom is completely unacceptable. This shows just how urgent increased…
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“Too much is being asked of schools”, say 72% of Primary Principals
According to new research by NZCER, there have also been positive shifts in how schools support student wellbeing as teachers…
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New Zealand & Japanese high schools bond via online home room class
An interesting new initiative encourages New Zealand high school students to converse in Japanese with students based in Tokyo.
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Education outcomes have improved for Māori And Pacific Peoples
Data from the 2018 Census indicates that, in both secondary and tertiary studies, younger Māori and Pacific peoples are achieving…
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Teacher Aides vote to endorse historic pay rise of up to 28%
The endorsement vote followed two weeks of webinars in which teacher aides across the country scrutinised and discussed the settlement.
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Commission for Financial Capability launches new NCEA learning materials
Secondary students can gain credits toward NCEA by learning about money with a new collection of learning materials developed by…
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New roles to help health and healthy relationship teaching
“We are funding up to 40 Curriculum Leads who will work directly with schools, kura, early learning services and kōhanga…
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Girls score the same in maths and science as boys, but higher in arts – this may be why they are less likely to pick STEM careers
Our recently published study found while women perform at the same or higher level in maths and science as men,…
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Teacher aides: are we asking the wrong question?
"For some students, almost all of their time is spent with the TA as the only teacher, and whatever good…
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MoE unveils sweeping changes to education laws
“With education providers focused on the impact of COVID-19 we agree it’s no longer practicable to have the new Code…
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Maths education should focus on relationships not ‘catching up’, warn researchers
Post-lockdown disruption, "rushing through content to stay on schedule will only compound learning losses". While teachers face pressure to make…
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How philosophy can help children cope with uncertain times
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage children in age-appropriate philosophical reflection.
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I redesigned a school playground for my PhD – and the children got better marks learning outside
My research showed that the children’s attainment in maths and science improved after teaching and learning outdoors. The Grade IV…
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Op-Ed: Schools play critical role in disaster recovery
Research shows that rather than being peripheral players, schools function as community hubs; with principals as crisis managers, teachers as…
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Cash injection for creative arts in schools
A $4 million boost in funding for the Creatives in Schools programme sits alongside the wider $175 million support package to…
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Further investment to move NCEA exams online
Two-thirds of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) exams can now be delivered digitally as the Government boosts funding…
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University offers support for potential students affected by COVID-19
The University of Auckland is trying to help students intending to study next year and the concerns of prospective students…
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NZ parents concerned children could catch COVID-19 at school, Otago study reveals
Parents of school-aged children were very concerned that their children may catch COVID-19 if schools were reopened at Alert Level…
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Pay equity is talk of the town during Support Staff Week 2020
During Support Staff Week, many schools show their appreciation of these essential staff with morning teas and other events. Resources to…
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Some students fail to return to school post-lockdown
Principals say schools have no idea where some of their students have gone since the lockdown and the Education Ministry…
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Push to scrap Teaching Council fees stoke controversy
The Teaching Council came under fire last week after announcing plans to increase fees by double.
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Changes to NCEA and University Entrance post-COVID
Hipkins clarifies: "For each 5 credits a student attains towards their NCEA, they will be entitled to an additional 1…
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Teaching experimental science in a time of social distancing
"Lockdown was a great chance to test autonomous practical work, so we jumped on it immediately."
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