poverty
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Health & Safety
Period poverty contributing to inequity in NZ
Too many New Zealand teenagers are missing school because they cannot afford menstrual products, contributing to inequity in Aotearoa New…
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Education
“Four siblings sharing one uniform”, new survey shines light
Schools detailed an increasing number of measures they are taking to support struggling families, including changing to cheaper uniforms with…
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Administration
Poverty still affecting children’s education
Teachers and principals see the effects of poverty every day in their schools. What would a more child-centred approach in…
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News
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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News
Cold, damp homes making children too sick to learn
Housing problems were the number one factor negatively impacting children's learning during 2016. Teachers' union NZEI is supporting the Healthy…
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News
Schools reminded not to pass digital tech costs on to parents
Schools are being urged to be mindful that they are skirting the law by listing expensive electronic devices on students’…
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News
Should your school be feeding hungry students?
Hungry kids pose a big problem for schools because they cannot learn efficiently, no matter how hard they try. So…
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