Books
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For Fun
If you can read this headline, you can read a novel. Here’s how to ignore your phone and just do it
In 1980, 60% of 18-year-old school students read a book, newspaper or magazine every day that wasn’t assigned for school.…
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Events
A book in every school to get more girls in science
Students who spend time with working scientists have a much more positive impression of STEM careers than those who only…
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News
The reading revolution starts in our schools
We interviewed school librarians around the country about student reading habits, or lack thereof, and how teachers can turn it…
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Administration
Ministry of Education Pacific language books recognised
There are 123 flip-books available. Each has a story in either Cook Islands Māori, Tuvaluan, Tokelauan, Tongan or Samoan with…
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Administration
NZ Book Council and Harry Potter publisher partner to inspire young Kiwis to read
New Zealand’s 2016 Social Report found that just 44% of Kiwi men aged 16-24 have achieved at or above level…
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News
5 quirky, kooky, easy classroom book corner ideas…
These simple, fantasy-inspired classroom decorating ideas will entice students of all ages to pick up a book and read for…
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Education
‘Sport of reading’ comp brings book-savvy young readers to Auckland
A Kiwi invention, the Kids’ Lit Quiz has been inspiring children around the world for 27 years to become life-long…
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News
Pomare School children now published illustrators
It's finally here! School News reported back in September that children from decile one Pomare School in Lower Hutt will…
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News
New books for children and teens
School News looks at six new titles for children and teenagers.
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Teaching Resources
What’s new for young readers?
School News takes a look at new titles for school libraries...
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