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- Oct- 2020 -6 October
Op-Ed: In pursuit of ora
The pursuit of ora is very real in my own world. Family members live with schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. I…
Read More » - Sep- 2020 -22 September
Kia pārekareka te reo Māori: ko ngā akoranga o te Ngaru Kōrea mō te whakarauoratanga o te reo
Nō te tīmatanga o tēnei tau, i tūtaki au ki tētahi tangata nō Tāmaki-makau-rau, nā tōna ngākaunui ki te ao…
Read More » - 22 September
Making te reo Māori cool: what language revitalisation could learn from the Korean Wave
Given the importance of teenagers in those revitalisation efforts, what can we learn from the way the so-called “Korean Wave”…
Read More » - 15 September
New learning economy challenges unis to be part of reshaping lifelong education
Significant disruption is imminent. We believe those with ambition will thrive in the emerging new learning economy. They will not…
Read More » - Aug- 2020 -25 August
Op-Ed: Young innovators rise
We don’t have to look too far to see the swell of global crisis and a surge of young people…
Read More » - 17 August
Zoom meetings help marginalised staff feel included – we should keep having them even after offices reopen
We found that during enforced working from home, digital collaboration platforms such as Zoom, Skype or Microsoft Teams operated as…
Read More » - 11 August
When English becomes the global language of education we risk losing other – often better – ways of learning
It’s unfortunate so many schools view an English-speaking model as the gold standard and overlook their own local or regional…
Read More » - 4 August
Returning to school after lockdown: Ten ways to support students’ mental health and wellbeing
Students may show different signs of struggling, depending on their age and developmental stage.
Read More » - 4 August
Deeply concerning teacher and principal wellbeing findings
Work-family conflict is still significantly higher for school leaders than the general population, particularly for women. 27% of school leaders…
Read More » - Jul- 2020 -21 July
Innovation meets education
In the midst of lockdown, a group of PhD students identified the need for a safe, inclusive place for children…
Read More » - Jun- 2020 -29 June
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…
Read More » - 29 June
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…
Read More » - 23 June
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,…
Read More » - 23 June
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…
Read More » - 16 June
How philosophy can help children cope with uncertain times
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage children in age-appropriate philosophical reflection.
Read More » - 16 June
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…
Read More » - 16 June
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…
Read More » - 2 June
Graphic novels help teens learn about racism, climate change and social justice – here’s a reading list
It’s a relatively new genre that's starting to find inclusion on school book lists around the world despite some parent…
Read More » - May- 2020 -26 May
Five tips for connecting with your students through video
With ongoing development in the area of innovative learning environments, recording yourself in video format is a practical way of…
Read More » - 19 May
Principal Speaks: The Covid-19 opportunity for re-visioning in education
How can schools centre wellbeing and cultural responsiveness through localised curriculum initiatives? Primary School Principal Andrew King deliberates: "It is…
Read More » - 12 May
Op-Ed: Lockdown reveal about child abuse reporting
A drop in reports to Oranga Tamariki during lockdown reflects that often it is teachers who notice and report child…
Read More » - 12 May
Environmental activism goes digital in lockdown – but could it change the movement for good?
When social distancing measures are eased, will protests return to the streets, or do these digital events mark a turning…
Read More » - 12 May
A student’s perspective on COVID-19 and the current global crisis
The day we heard about the lockdown was the weirdest. Fifth period on a Monday, halfway through Te Reo class.…
Read More » - 5 May
Op-Ed: What’s happening with our kids now is the biggest educational experiment in history
A primary school teacher and a paediatric physiotherapist discuss why now is the time to reflect on the different approaches…
Read More » - 5 May
The vā that binds: a Pasifika education story during Covid-19
Op-Ed: As we rethink learning in light of Covid-19, any review must go wider than technology and inequity when it…
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