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Māori dyslexia screening tool in the works
There’s currently no te reo assessment for dyslexia; a trial version is being piloted at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o…
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UNESCO report outlines impact of climate change on education
A new UNESCO report details how climate change is impacting the global right to education, threatening the next generation.
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Putting landfill in the bin
Having the right bins around your campus can help reduce your school's environmental impact, and divert waste from landfill.
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Concern rises over proposal to remove gender and relationship education
Educators are warning that removing gender and relationship education from the curriculum will detriment young people.
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Education targets draw scepticism
New education minister Erica Stanford has set an ambitious education target, but educators are unconvinced.
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New free digital technologies resources
From 2024, New Zealand students will benefit from newly free digital technology resources designed to teach students coding and web-design.
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Health and education are closely linked – NZ needs to integrate them more in primary schools
Sarah Williams and Leon Benade from Auckland University of Technology explain how health and education are intertwined.
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Civics education in Aotearoa
Is the education system preparing our 16- and 17-year-olds to participate in elections and understand their civic responsibilities?
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Proposed education policies ‘radical’ says union
NZEI Te Riu Roa are among the education leaders warning against the new government’s proposed education policies.
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New science curriculum delayed
The draft science curriculum caused controversy among educators when it was leaked earlier this year – its release has now…
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Schools need better systems for assault, says advocacy group
A new report from advocacy group Let’s Talk Consent NZ says schools are letting down our young people affected by…
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Waikato schools set to benefit from new cycleway
The Hamilton Link project aims to get more Kiwi kids cycling and walking to schools, easing congestion and providing more…
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Principal Speaks: Responding to young people’s needs
Principal Soana Pamaka on creating tailor-made solutions for their rangatahi and the wider community at Tāmaki College.
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NZQA exam disruptions spark frustration in education community
Teachers say their workload has “tripled” from dealing with extra demands, and say disruptions are leading to student breakdowns.
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Primary school principals flag pay disparities
Some primary school principals could be paid less than their senior staff due to issues with the principal pay roll,…
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New, flexible plays for primary and intermediate ākonga
Award-winning playwright and teacher Lindsey Brown has released a series of plays that can be altered specially for your school…
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Attendance continues to lag
New Zealand students continue to have poor attendance at school, much like the rest of the world, shows new figures…
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The many functions of modern staffrooms
We explore the essential items and latest design trends to make your school staffroom a functional, well used space.
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More counsellors needed, says education community
The Association of Counsellors are calling for better wellbeing services as the mental health crisis worsens for rangatahi.
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High enrolments putting pressure on schools
Schools are reportedly struggling to cope with a sudden influx of students, many of whom have limited English.
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Tāhūrangi: a new platform for online teaching resources
The new all-inclusive platform from the Ministry of Education for teaching and learning resources is now live.
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The myth of New Zealand’s declining educational performance
Professor Gavin T. L. Brown from the University of Auckland investigates claims that New Zealand's educational performance is declining.
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Expanding horizons with education abroad
Educational tours abroad can have significant benefits to student learning, wellbeing and team building, all while creating lasting memories.
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What is ‘My School’?
ACT has promised New Zealand parents a resource similar to Australian website 'My School', in a bid to improve our…
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2022 PISA testing likely to be skewed
The Ministry of Education says New Zealand’s 2022 PISA scores are likely to skew higher than anticipated due to sampling…
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