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Why are boys ditching school rugby?
While girls are more interested than ever, research says schoolboys no longer want to play and here's why....
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The future-focussed boys’ school bringing girls onboard
With a freshly launched STEAM program pushing boundaries in Wellington, this IB World School was surprised becoming co-ed made the…
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Bullying culture killing our kids
As a scientist I wanted to understand the key drivers for New Zealand’s high youth suicide rates and identify strategies…
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Te Reo revitalisation for next generation
New resources, activities and events are all part of a nationwide language-learning push that could take 20 years to become…
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Area school principals settle on Ministry offer
All teachers and principals in the compulsory schooling sector have now ratified their collective agreements.
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“Nutters resurrected at Ministry of Education!”
Te Tai Tokerau Principals’ Association President, Pat Newman has slammed the MoE's latest news.
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Principals oppose NCEA tests for primary school children
Now the Ministry of Education is asking if children as young as Year 7 (about 11-years-old) should be allowed to…
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Trial of free school lunch scheme splits opinion
The free lunch trial announced by the government is a step in the right direction but the government needs to…
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Play-based learning principles bolster our wellbeing
Principal Andrew King explains how school gardens, regular harvests and Colin the community cat are curating stronger wellbeing among his…
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Leveraging strengths: supporting teachers to flourish
Flourishing individuals experience positive emotions more frequently. Here's how to do it:
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Have you spoken about substance use lately?
What can schools do to prevent or delay substance use?
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School students think smoking weed is better than cigarettes
Do you agree with them? They think their parents would.
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Curriculum design model attracts global interest
A new curriculum design model developed by the Knowledge and Education Research Unit (KERU) created considerable interest in Europe following…
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New app brings history and te reo alive
Intended as a resource for primary school classrooms, Ko Wiriwiri rāua ko Kina draws on the history of the first…
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History waits: pay delay lawsuit, principals shun MoE, NZEI speaks out
It’s been a rocky road for the education sector. How will the Accord work for teachers? How can schools with…
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Case Study: Auckland school overhauls library software
Busy teacher librarian, Patria Davis spoke exclusively with School News about the installation of Access-It Version 9 software in her…
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Up to $25,000 funding available for school projects
Special funding is also available to assist Kura Kaupapa Māori, Kohanga Reo and bilingual schools with their environmental projects through…
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Volcanic delights for virtual field trippers
Thousands of New Zealand students are taking a peek into active volcanic craters without having to leave the safety of…
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MoE clarifies focus on digital technologies in schools
In her latest statement, Deputy Secretary Early Learning and Student Achievement Ellen MacGregor-Reid tried to clarify the MoE's position on…
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Weaving wellbeing into your school
Because your school has its own unique culture and community, there is no one ‘copy and paste’ template to embed…
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Auckland’s LEOTC community is ready for you
The realm of LEOTC is about to change! In 2021...
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Teachers’ expectations help students to work harder, but can also reduce enjoyment and confidence – new research
There is pressure to perform certain tasks, conform to uniform standards and to achieve one’s full potential. Then there are…
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Encouraging vocational pathways
School leavers should be encouraged to head into vocational training and trades, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has urged.
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Student wellbeing trumps the economy
The Wellbeing Budget hits a nerve that schools have been tackling for years...
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Student independence depends on the library management system
These kinds of trends can help libraries cultivate a reading culture at the school...
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