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- Aug- 2021 -17 August
New mental health resources launched following teacher survey
We Bounce Back was unveiled this week as the latest campaign from The Voices of Hope mental health charity, led…
Read More » - Jun- 2021 -29 June
Calling all ‘Creatives in Schools’!
More creative input in classrooms is incoming as applications open for the third round of the Creatives in Schools programme.
Read More » - 28 June
‘You’re the best!’
We have all met the parent who thinks their kid is the next Picasso or Einstein regardless of the evidence.
Read More » - 8 June
Empowering teachers, expanding knowledge
Supplying teaching staff with access to quality professional learning development is a responsibility schools can ill afford to renege on.
Read More » - May- 2021 -4 May
Schools urged to back Bullying-Free NZ Week
This year, Bullying-Free NZ Week (BFNZ Week) will run from Monday 17 to Friday 21 May and schools are urged…
Read More » - Mar- 2021 -30 March
Helping students choose their path
Career education is vital in assisting young people transition from school to further education, training, or employment - the choices…
Read More » - Feb- 2021 -23 February
Fears loom for teens undergoing vital brain development during COVID
Teachers are the pivotal gate keepers of the future in so many ways, not only in grade setting but in…
Read More » - 16 February
National Curriculum refresh announced
The national curriculum for schooling will be refreshed over the next five years to ensure it is clearer, more relevant…
Read More » - 16 February
Teacher supply meeting demand in Auckland
The teacher shortage in Auckland will soon be over, according to the Ministry of Education. Its Teacher Demand and Supply…
Read More » - 16 February
Test or invest?
Recent news about New Zealand’s declining position in international educational assessment rankings has been treated as if it is a new phenomenon…
Read More » - 16 February
In an age of digital disinformation, dropping level 1 media studies in NZ high schools is a big mistake
Despite this massive influence on young minds, the government intends to remove one of the few teaching opportunities that might…
Read More » - 9 February
Consultation on teaching Aotearoa New Zealand history begins
What Kiwi students will learn about this country's history at school is up for public discussion, Education Minister Chris Hipkins…
Read More » - 2 February
Effective support for culturally responsive teaching
Released this week by the Ministry of Education, Rongohia te Hau Learning from Māori Expertise comes off the back of…
Read More » - Dec- 2020 -15 December
Learn and share te reo Māori in 2021
School teachers, principals and support staff are now able to register for Te Ahu o te Reo Māori – a…
Read More » - 15 December
National Excellence in Teaching Awards 2020 winners
In a year like no other, some of New Zealand’s top primary and secondary school educators have had their efforts…
Read More » - 8 December
Survey highlights importance of face-to-face learning
In a year in which the COVID pandemic has forced school closures and education disruptions worldwide, New Zealand students and…
Read More » - 8 December
Balancing the benefits of BYOD policies in primary schools
"...the teachers I spoke with said they considered app-based learning in primary school an ‘American fad’.
Read More » - 1 December
Support for new teachers impacted by pandemic
The Enhanced Induction and Mentoring Programme is fully funded by the Ministry of Education and will be delivered nationwide by…
Read More » - 1 December
PLD prep for 2021
A report published by the Education Review Office reinforces the importance of professional learning and development (PLD), identifying it as…
Read More » - Nov- 2020 -17 November
Teacher motivation is vital – and COVID-19 may be hurting it
During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping students motivated as classes move online has been crucial. The role of student motivation in…
Read More » - 10 November
Out-of-hours email controversy escalates between teachers and parents
Email is accessible, easy, and a convenient way for teachers to communicate with parents and students but is it evil?
Read More » - Oct- 2020 -27 October
Say the right things: Using effective classroom communication
These words have served me well – and they’re certainly more effective than the gobbledygook that I’d likely muster if…
Read More » - 20 October
Op-Ed: Financial wellbeing is important for teachers
Good money habits are often not taught at school as a part of the curriculum and most of us learn…
Read More » - 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 -23 September
School News reader wins Gold Coast paradise prize
We are excited to announce the winner of our Term 3 web exclusive competition!
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