Education

Partnership schools success misrepresented

The Ministry of Education has produced a brochure that attempts to explain “Partnership Schools” funding. Unfortunately, it does a good

Parata denies hitting staff member

Labour MP Trevor Mallard has questioned Education MInister Hekia Parata over whether she has ever struck a staff member. Under

NZ’s Charter Schools Small and Expensive

NZ’s charter schools are proving to be small and expensive, according to figures obtained under the Official Information Act. “The

FASD: “It is an invisible disability,” says mother

Lisa Smith’s adopted son Aaron has Foetal Alcohol Syndrome. But the fact the New Zealand government barely recognises his disability

Individual Steps Are the Key to Literacy In Children

A one-size-fits-all pattern used by schools to improve children’s literacy is not necessarily helping every child learn to read. Like

Green Party unveils $90m education plan

Labour has already given a conditional tick of approval to the Green Party’s $90 million a year policy today aimed

New Zealand teachers are helping fight poverty through education

The school bell sounds and hundreds of Tanzanian children pile out of their classrooms as laughter, singing and shouting fill

Learning Media problems could lead to education writing going off-shore

Education authors are concerned that the Minister of Education’s decision to take work away from Learning Media such as The

Forum looking at next steps for national standards

The Ministerial Cross-Sector Forum on Raising Achievement last week discussed the importance of quality data in raising achievement, and improving

Decile one school tops Metro magazine list

McAuley High School, a Catholic decile one school for girls in Otahuhu, has topped the tables in Metro magazine’s annual analysis

Promising treatments for Auditory Processing Disorder

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is the most neglected and underdiagnosed area of hearing services in NZ according to Dr Bill

Dore effect sends confidence soaring: Programme aims at alleviating learning difficulties

Settling into his new school was never going to be easy for Ryan Terry.To start with, the nine-year-old and his

Government seeks ways to claw back student loans

The government is looking at ways to encourage repayment of student loans, as it emerged that nearly two-thirds of students

‘Brain friendly’ classrooms

Dr Spencer Kagan, U.S. education consultant and speaker at the Australian Primary Principals Association Conference in Perth last month, said

World’s largest online language school wins prestigious award

EF Englishtown, the online English language school with over 15 million users around the world, has received a Comenius–EduMedia–Award recognizing

Higher education should centre more on students

European higher education staff and students’ unions have expressed agreement that higher education should move further towards the needs of

Auditory Processing Disorder: Hearing but not understanding

If you know a child who has difficulty understanding verbal instructions and who struggles with reading and spelling, they could

Wellington icon celebrates 75th anniversary

Victoria University’s first wholly-owned hall of residence, Weir House, will celebrate its 75th anniversary at a major reunion event in

Touch-type, read & spell proves hit with dyslexic kids

ENGAGED: Thirteen-year-old Lewis wearing headphones that help students concentrate. Photo by Krissy DwyerENGAGED: Thirteen-year-old Lewis wearing headphones that help students

ACG named world’s best high school

The Academic Colleges Group (ACG) was named Best High School at the international education industry’s event in London. Kim Harase,

Essential Financial Literacy Topics for Every Age Group

Financial literacy is a crucial life skill that empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their money and secure their

Māori Legal Archive

Māori Legal Archive : Reasons to be cheerfulThere are a whole bunch of reasons to celebrate the launch of the

Managing Student Loans: A Guide to Repayment and Forgiveness for New Zealand Students

Student loans are a critical aspect of higher education financing, enabling students to pursue academic and career aspirations without immediate

Studying Abroad: A Guide to International Education for New Zealand Students

Studying abroad offers New Zealand students a unique opportunity to gain global perspectives, enhance their academic credentials, and experience diverse

Choosing the Right University Course: Tips and Advice for New Zealand Students

Selecting the right university course is a critical decision that shapes not only your academic journey but also your future

The Top 5 Study Tips for College Students

Alright, you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed uni students! Let’s cut to the chase and talk about how to ace your studies

The Importance of STEM Education for Kids

STEM: It’s Not Just Another Buzzword First off, for those of you who’ve been living under a rock (or maybe

A Beginner’s Guide to Homeschooling

Kia ora, aspiring home educators! So, you’ve decided to take the plunge into homeschooling. Maybe you’re fed up with the

How to Choose the Right Tutor for Your Child

Alright, fellow Kiwi parents, let’s talk tutors. You’ve decided your little Einstein needs a bit of extra help, but how

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