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An artificial intelligence programme to detect dyslexia, a crowd-sourcing educational tool for project-based learning, and an app aimed to support teenagers with stress and anxiety are just some of the inspiring global education innovations that could work in New Zealand.
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Growing BIG at kindy
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Business woman Sarah Reo humbled to receive honour
A Havelock North woman humbly accepted her New Year Honour on behalf of many who she says deserved it more.
Research reveals importance of students learning from their mistakes
Having the confidence to try new things and admit when you don’t understand something is a vital part of learning, yet it is also one that many students struggle with. New research has revealed some of the reasons why students retreat from uncertainty, and how educators can help.
Schools need to focus on kids, not adults – School Trustees Association
Schools need to remember their core business looking after children, not adults.
Global honour for Hawke’s Bay Longworth Education forest school
A family that has shown kids the joy of learning in the environment, and shared the value with thousands of teachers, has made a list of the world's most innovative educators.
Secondary students encouraged to enter inaugural Crimson awards
A new set of national awards for student athletes, leaders, entrepreneurs, performers and academics have been launched by Crimson Education.
Beating the summer learning slump
An initiative to get kids blogging over the summer holidays will help prevent the summer learning slump.
What every primary teacher should know about vocabulary
In Dr Jannie van Hees’ new book 'What every primary teacher should know about vocabulary' she discusses the importance of building word knowledge.
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