More pupils, less teachers
South Canterbury primary schools are full to the brim for next year but finding enough teachers to teach them is a different story. For many of the region’s schools, 2019 is going to be a...
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Primary school Science results poor
Teachers lack the confidence and resources to deliver meaningful science lessons, an expert says. A leading science educator is shocked by a study that shows just 20 percent of children in their final year...
Understanding the Teacher Crisis
The Side Eye: Everything to Everyone – understanding the teacher crisis: A unique take on the Teacher Crisis put into a visual narrative succinctly and accurately by Toby Morris. Be sure to check it...
‘Why on earth would I want to teach in NZ?’ The Kiwi teachers staying overseas
When Ben Drury was teaching at a New Zealand primary school, he was stressed, working at the weekends and “chasing his tail” in the evenings. After more than a decade in the classroom, friends...
Why didn’t teachers strike under National? They were fighting to save education itself.
Earlier this week a trade unionist wrote for The Spinoff about the rise of public service strike action under the Labour government. Today former Green Party education spokesperson Catherine Delahunty shares her perspective. I have heard...
Striking Teachers: Win or Lose?
While a resounding cheer went up at ‘The Stadium’ when given the option of striking for two days, numerous teachers looked at each other and shook their heads. Minutes before we were told of...