The Power of Manaakitanga: The Socially-Inclusive Practice of Sharing Food Amongst High School Students
The essence of ‘manaakitanga’ is in demonstrating hospitality, showing respect and generosity and providing support for others. It is the foundation ...
Taskforce Report Has the Future Success of All Schools and Students at Its Heart
The Tomorrow’s Schools Independent Taskforce recommends system and structural changes which will require far greater ‘working together’ and will ...
A Richer New Zealand Curriculum Is Possible Without National Standards
Raising achievement is not gained by assessments which check whether a child is at a particular level. Yet testing became the overarching norm to ...
Children Deserve the Best Education, All the Time
There is something profoundly pleasing in reading of innovation and success in one of New Zealand’s low-decile schools.
Quality, Inclusive Early Childhood Education in Aotearoa New Zealand: Under-Funded and Neglected
Quality inclusive early childhood care and education (ECCE) benefits everybody immediately and into the long term. Low quality ECCE has a negative ...
Back-To-School Costs: a Looming Spiral of Debt