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Industry Voices
Pump up the heat with max efficiency
10 degrees Celsius is the lowest acceptable temperature for a teaching classroom. We have firmly entered the age of environmental…
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News
Why we are quitting: teachers reveal all
"Far too much teaching for assessment rather than for learning and critical thinking. Endless administration, pointless meetings and increasingly unreasonable…
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Profiles
Mahi and aroha rebuilds self-belief for kids, whanau and community
Previously under statutory management our school had a falling roll, results of varying standards, the property was in disrepair, and…
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Administration
Ministry pushes foreign recruits to fill teacher vacancies
"Our recruitment drive to attract teachers to New Zealand is already helping to cover the extra 850 primary and secondary…
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Activities
Beyond Gallipoli: 10 WW1 insights to share with students on Armistice Day
November 11 marks the centenary of the end of the First World War (1914-1918) and schools around the country will…
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For Fun
5 spooky, ooky STEM activities for Halloween
Whether you're teaching chemistry to senior schoolers, or want to inspire young primary students with fun STEM activities, here's a…
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News
Unions applaud post-primary vote to reject
"We desperately need more teachers across New Zealand, and we need to retain skilled educators in the profession as well."
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Education
Upskilling to lead students into a digital future – Is now the time?
For schools, there are two ways to approach PLD: your local education advisor may contact you to advise that you…
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News
Unique English class for deaf refugees wins national award
By learning to communicate in NZ Sign Language, the participants are able to interact with many Kiwi communities, including the…
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News
“Alarming number of young NZers leave school and go on to do nothing,” says Chris Hipkins
On the issue of pay the Minister told Q+A’s Corin Dann, "there’s a bargaining round coming up. I think teachers…
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Education
Advice for modern classroom design? Get Smart
Modern Smart Classrooms, therefore, not only reflect the existing digital knowledge and expectations of 21st century learners, but also the…
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News
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation brings out free online resource for World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day was yesterday, and Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is marking it with the launch of a new,…
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News
Why is this bank providing NZ schools with sanitary products?
One Wellington school principal says the donation supports 250 students....
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News
3 regional schools awarded STEM grants
Students at three New Zealand schools will be able to use the latest edu-tech gear after they were announced the…
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News
Benefits for non-Māori students: Kapa haka in mainstream schools
Kapa haka provides an avenue for Māori students to access the Māori world and be culturally-connected learners.
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News
The downhill highlight of the whole school year
For many students, a School Ski Trip often comprises not just one of the highlights of the whole year, but…
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News
1 week left for schools to win $50,000 in tech prizes
Schools have until 5pm on Monday 2 April to gather as many votes as possible to win $50,000 in prizes,…
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News
Research throws new light on school-entry age
New research suggests that a child’s age on entry to school, be it around 5 years or later at 6,…
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News
Social media campaigns help Kiwi schools & charities raise $1m in 13 days
The 32 charities, schools, and community groups will receive their funds at a special giving back ceremony held in May…
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News
How does school sex-ed need to evolve?
Programmes are under-resourced and under-valued and research shows that the curriculum struggles to make itself relevant and meaningful to young…
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News
Know some gifted young Kiwis? Charity offers $5000 scholarship opportunity
The Variety Gold Heart Scholarship programme is open to young people up to the age of 18 and makes up…
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News
30,000 NZ students receive unique ANZAC insight
Discovery boxes containing replica artefacts from the First World War have been distributed to 1000 classrooms across New Zealand, through…
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News
Secondary teachers to receive $1250 more than primary teachers?
NZEI National Secretary Paul Goulter says a differentiation in payments between primary and secondary ($2750 for primary and $4000 for…
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Teaching Resources
Kitting out the soft materials room
Sewing, now known as soft materials technology, is as popular as ever, and advances in furniture design and room set…
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