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Teachers hope to end “near death” of arts in school

21 January 2020

Opinion: Children at arts-rich schools do better than at schools which focus on literacy and numeracy, but arts remain out of favour, writes Peter O'Connor.
Justified belief you can do it key to maths success

17 December 2019

Students who have a high level of self-confidence score consistently higher in maths, regardless of their interest in it or perception of its value, a new international study has found.
Even if Boris wins, the barometer is moving

11 December 2019

Opinion: A decade of austerity and four elections in five years have scarred Britain. John Morgan wonders if the electoral barometer might yet swing to change.
Big dreams, real results: Stuart McNaughton's Woolf Fisher legacy

10 December 2019

Professor Stuart McNaughton ONZM is retiring as the director of the Woolf Fisher Research Centre at the end of the year. He looks back on highlights of his 21-year tenure.
Christmas is about food and family – but not for all

9 December 2019

Opinion: Alumna Helen Robinson, from the Auckland City Mission, sees the depth of poverty in Auckland every day. At no time is it more visible than at Christmas.
Recognition for the University’s education researchers

9 December 2019

Researchers from the Faculty of Education and Social Work received prestigious awards at the 2019 New Zealand Research in Education (NZARE) Conference.
How LBGT+ students can thrive at school

6 December 2019

There are some easy steps schools can take to support LGBT+ students to thrive, writes John Fenaughty.
More support for new social workers vital, say experts

4 December 2019

Some graduate social workers feel 'thrown in the deep end' and more support is crucial, according to a new framework for the profession launched last week in Auckland.
New study rethinks leadership in early childhood education

3 December 2019

An exciting new form of leadership making a positive difference for children and families in early childhood education is at the centre of a ground-breaking PhD study from the University of Auckland.
A strong foundation for career success

29 November 2019

Proud whānau, supportive lecturers and excited students came together last night to celebrate the completion of the Tertiary Foundation Certificate (TFC) Education and Social Work pathway for 2019.
Parents can make all the difference as first teachers

21 November 2019

Reading to your children pays off. New research using information collected from Growing Up in New Zealand has identified several factors which are crucial to children’s early learning outcomes.
Social equity vital for child protection reform

20 November 2019

Opinion: Social workers will never run short of clients until we address the underlying causes of child abuse says Ian Hyslop.

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