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Budget breakthrough or bandaid solution in budget ’24?
OPINION/ANALYSIS: Rebecca Thomas weighs in on the hope and skepticism generated by the government's pledge to fund teacher training.
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No mullets, no mohawks, no ‘awkwardly contrasting colours’: what are school policies on hair and why do they matter so much?
What "standards" do school hair rules actually enforce, and should we condone them? Asks Kayla Mildren from Griffith University
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Rural schools ‘on the back foot’ for accessing learning support
Access to learning support specialists is "unrealistic" for rural schools, says Jane Corcoran from NZEI Te Riu Roa.
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Is your flooring fit for purpose?
Well-maintained school flooring is important for aesthetics and school presentation, as well as health and safety. How does yours stack…
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Libraries that captivate, motivate and inspire
Modern school libraries offer much more than books. We look at the essential elements to ensure your library caters to…
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Ink on her fingers: The incredible story of Dame Wendy Pye
‘All politicians should be in an infants classroom for a month.’ says Dame Wendy Pye, creator of early literacy resources…
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Disinformation growing around RSE
The mis- and dis-information around RSE is increasing online, according to the Ministry of Education document.
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Balancing the maths equation
We investigate programmes, resources, and PLD opportunities to help improve teacher and student outcomes in maths.
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MoE back at helm of school expansions
Previously run under a private-public partnership, some school expansions are reverting to a Ministry-run model.
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Developing the whole learner with museum visits
More than understanding concepts, school museum visits can develop students creativity, curiosity, problem solving skills and much more.
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New teachers aren’t prepared to teach, says ERO report
A report from the ERO finds new teachers aren’t prepared to teach, citing poor initial teacher education - but teachers…
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The merits of 21st-century-learning
Dr Sarah Aiono defends modern education practices against recent criticisms, outlining the evidence behind 21st century pedagogies.
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Charter schools establishment money could be spent on over 700 teacher aides instead
The country's largest union has criticised the funding of charter schools, saying it diverts funds from other education services.
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The modern learning environment debate
What does the ideal learning environment for the 21st century look like? In this Special Report, School News investigates.
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Is it time to change your school management system?
Is your current school management system still fit for purpose, or are you paying for features you don't use? It…
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Bullying-Free Week 2024
Bullying contributes to poor wellbeing and absenteeism in New Zealand. Discover how you can address bullying this Bullying-Free Week 2024.
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Ka Ora, Ka Ako | Healthy School Lunches set to continue under new model
Free school lunches will continue under a modified model which will reportedly see $107 million in cost-savings – what's the…
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Daily attendance portal rolled out
A new interactive website showing daily attendance figures was launched last week as part of the government's new Attendance Action…
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MoE reports reveal insight into structured literacy approaches
Two reviews of early literacy approaches and an accompanying Ministry of Education commentary show promising initial results.
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NZ education scores must improve – but another polarising ideological pivot isn’t the answer
We must have bipartisan decision-making for education, says academics Bronwyn E. Wood and Taylor Hughson in an article for The…
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Education a priority for New Zealand, says OECD
The OECD’s new report makes several policy recommendations for our education sector in the hopes of strengthening our future economy.
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Government’s “fundamental” changes to education draws concern from educators
The announcement of six new education priorities will signal a “fundamental” change in education says the government.
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The end of modern learning environments?
Modern learning environments may be taken out of design guidelines for schools due to a lack of evidence, signals Luxon.
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NZQA jobs to go as Government education cuts roll on
PRESS RELEASE: The Public Service Association announces jobs at NZQA are set to be cut in the latest round of…
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The government is basing its school truancy response on data – but by-the-numbers solutions aren’t enough
Claire Breen from the University of Waikato explains why the government's truancy response doesn't get to the heart of the…
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