Kindergartens involved in new study aimed at improving early literacy among Kiwi kids
A new research project involving nearly 600 preschoolers from Canterbury and Central Otago is aiming to improve Kiwi kids’ early literacy development.
Novel approach enables improved capabilities for autism research in New Zealand
A method for identifying children and young people on the autism spectrum/Takiwātanga using health data within the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) has been developed.
EASIE Living Centre welcomes families into new sensory space
A new sensory space, which provides a safe and engaging place for families to explore, has been officially opened in Palmerston North
Less than half of schools have robust sun hat policies in place to protect...
Despite schools being encouraged to implement sun protective hat wearing policy to reduce children’s future risk of skin cancer, less than half participating in a University of Otago study had robust policy in place.
NZ tech company launches online signature book for overseas graduates
Social isolation during Covid-19 didn’t stop a Rotorua tech company from connecting thousands of graduating students worldwide.
Mission hygiene: student initiative
A group of Year 12 students from Otumoetai College, Tauranga is on a mission to encourage children around the country to practice good hygiene in a Covid 19 world.
The group of seven girls was...
Tumuaki building capability for educational success
A new leadership programme for new and aspiring tumuaki is delivered from a kaupapa Māori, indigenous world view.
New civics resources for young New Zealanders
New civics education resources have been developed as part of the School Leavers’ Toolkit to help prepare young people for life beyond school.
Creatives in Schools: second round now open
Applications are invited for the second round of Creatives in Schools, which can be implemented at any time during Terms 1 to 4 in 2021.
Culturally sustaining online learning environments
More than 2,000 teachers tuned into a webinar held by Dr Ann Milne in April about how schools will develop critical, culturally sustaining content online.