Education
Gain valuable insights into the New Zealand education sector through informative articles.
Discover the unique characteristics of the country’s educational system, including its teaching methods, curriculum frameworks, and student support initiatives.
Whether you are an educator, parent, or interested in the field of education, these articles provide a comprehensive overview of New Zealand’s commitment to promoting knowledge, creativity, and cultural diversity in its schools.
The articles below allow you to explore the challenges and successes of the education sector, and gain a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to New Zealand’s reputation for excellence in education.
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School urges students to shun social media
School's 'no social media' policy to “encourage kids to have real conversations with each other
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‘Disturbing and serious’ racism in schools
Most teachers would be "horrified" at racist behaviours recorded in new report - Children's Commissioner
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Improve literacy, improve lives
Literate and numerate adults are better able to assist their children with their education and have the confidence to undertake…
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Educators welcome measures to reduce child poverty
Teachers see the effects of poverty on children’s education and general well-being every day at their schools and centres.
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The life of a sewing machine at Sacred Heart College
Fashion and design teacher Amber McIntosh tells School News she has been using Bernina sewing machines since she started her…
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Inspiring next generation of Kiwi inventors
A new partnership brings New Zealand digital content to children that is purposefully designed and developed to educate while entertaining
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Naked truth of online experiences of young NZers
Research shows young people feel pressure to send naked images as they believe sending nudes is commonplace, but it's important…
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New digital technologies for schools and kura
The new digital curriculum meets the needs of a digital and fast-paced world, while making sure students are job-ready when…
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New teachers unprepared for classroom – report
If you relax standards and diminish the practical component of teacher training, new graduate teachers will be under-prepared for the…
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Teacher guilty of serious misconduct after restraint incident
A teacher has been censured by the Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal after restraining a student trying to push another student's head…
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Bring coding to students with ‘Hour of Code’ activities
Students will discover how various AI techniques can teach a robot to explore a new planet — including recognising animals…
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Teaching for positive behaviour
The Wellbeing@School toolkit has been specifically designed to help schools identify how different aspects of school life contribute to a…
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Charter schools in “limbo”
The opposition National Party says Education Minister Chris Hipkins had failed to provide sufficient information to 'partnership schools' about their…
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NZ students shine in ‘collaborative problem solving’
New Zealand had one of the largest proportions of students that scored at the highest level of collaborative problem solving…
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Choosing technology tools to support teaching
The number of devices, gadgets, programs and apps purported to aid learning can be overwhelming, so which e-learning tools will…
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Transforming school culture to ensure equity and social justice
Re-focusing teaching practice to being responsive, engaging and inclusive has had a huge impact on student achievement at Napier’s William…
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Choosing the right mower for your school fields
There are so many ride-on mowers on the market that choosing one is up there with buying a new car.
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Accolade for leading te reo Māori advocate
A champion of new generations of te reo Māori speakers has been awarded one of the country’s highest Māori language…
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Affirming Māori students as Māori: Kapa haka in mainstream schools
Creating opportunities for kapa haka is one way that schools can increase their cultural responsiveness to Māori students – so…
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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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The benefits of music lessons in schools
Researchers found that mastering a musical instrument improves the way the human brain processes parts of spoken language, that people…
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Fees-free tertiary education by 2024?
“The changes for 2018 are just the first step in the process as the government rolls out a full programme…
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Makaraka’s old school values future proofed
Makaraka School is one of the oldest schools in the district, it was established in 1875, and has grown over…
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Procrastinating and demotivated, 2 in 3 NCEA students cite anxiety or stress
When asked to identify challenges to their learning, 70 percent identified procrastination/lack of motivation; 66 per cent identified stress/anxiety about…
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Schools’ green plans set to blossom
Four schools around New Zealand are set to become Treemendous Schools in 2018 after winning $10,000 each to create their…
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