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Kiwi Teachers among best in the world

Newstalk ZB Article Finally. Some worldwide recognition. Sick of not getting it from the NZ Government, we’ve thrown caution to the wind and worked tirelessly for our tamariki; our future. We’ve done what we know is best, despite a climate…

Teachers with Mental illness investigated

Firstly; I’m a teacher. Secondly; I suffer from depression. Thirdly; I’m a teacher with depression. Yes; every part of my life is affected by my mental illness. That does not stop me from being a good teacher, nor does it…

Updating the Education Act 1989

Earlier this month, the Minister released a public document surrounding the public having their say on the updates this government are wanting to make to the Education Act. In it, they outline what they need to do to change the…

No to League Tables

“Have we introduced league tables? No.” Hekia Parata said this in a meeting at a school as she rattled off a number of things ‘scaremongers’ had said would happen in regards to GERM. This included things like Performance Pay. This statement…

Copyright for New Zealand Teachers

So this week I was introduced to a concept that I was completely unaware of as a teacher. And by concept, I mean law. As a creative, I have different fingers in different creative exploits including art, photography, web design,…

I am Man: Male teachers teaching males

Download full article (PDF – 1.9 Mb) I am man Male teachers teaching males . A study into the influence of male teachers on the education of boys at primary school. A lot is made about the education of boys…