reading
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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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Education
10 ways to get the most out of silent reading in schools
We regularly hear from teachers and teacher librarians who are concerned about the state of silent reading in schools.
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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
Dyslexia and beyond: Understanding different learning styles
Teachers have been tasked with identifying these students and modifying their learning environment but how? Brains are fascinating, mysterious things…
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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
This school wrote a book to raise money
Baboons on Balloons was written by Point Chevalier student Elodie Gibbs, 8, and illustrated by all 671 students.
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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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Education
Strengthening teacher-parent alliances for emerging readers
What would happen if parents were engaged as true partners in an alliance to support child’s reading?
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