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New histories curriculum on track - more support needed
A review of the implementation of the new Aotearoa New Zealand histories curriculum, released by the Education Review Office today, shows the new curriculum is having a positive impact on student participation - they are enjoying it - and parents and whānau think the new curriculum is useful for their children’s future.
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More investment in schools and young people needs to be a Government priority
Schools and communities need more help to manage increasing incidents of challenging behaviour in our classrooms, say secondary principals and teachers.
Media releases 2024
Government refusal to release charter school information alarming
The Government’s refusal to release information, and lack of consultation with those directly affected, about impacts of charter schools on communities raises serious concerns about the costs and implications of this unproven experiment, says Chris Abercrombie PPTA Te Wehengarua president.
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Secondary teachers urge David Seymour to get reality check on school lunches
Secondary teachers are urging Associate Education Minister David Seymour to visit some of the schools currently offering free healthy lunches, so he can get a more informed picture.
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Te Tiriti must continue to be honoured and advanced in our secondary schools
On the eve of Waitangi Day, secondary teachers are urging the government to continue affirming and advancing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in education.
Read moreHigh hopes for a smooth 2024 NCEA exam round
As National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) results are released today for about 160,000 young people in Aotearoa New Zealand, secondary school principals hope that this year’s exam round will be completely free of disruptions.
Read moreGovernment needs to address secondary teacher shortage urgently
The Government needs to go where successive governments have failed – and solve the secondary teacher shortage crisis in Aotearoa New Zealand, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua acting president.
Read moreRepealing smoke-free legislation huge step backwards for schools and students
Repealing Aotearoa New Zealand’s ground-breaking smoke free legislation is a huge step back for schools and students, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua acting president.
Read moreSecondary teachers urge Government to keep Fair Pay Agreements
If the Government really cared about people who were struggling or squeezed financially in Aotearoa New Zealand, it would keep the Fair Pay Agreement policy, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua acting president.
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