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Some Auckland schools are now hiring counsellors specifically to help students struggling with the effects of social media. At Riverina Primary School in east Auckland, principal Bryce Mills says children as young as eight are encountering troubling online content. The … Continue reading
Victoria University in Wellington is shaking things up, and not in a good way. The university is cutting a whopping 229 jobs and axing six courses, including Greek, Latin, and geophysics. Why, you ask? To save a cool $22 million … Continue reading
Alarm Bells Ringing Imagine walking into your English class, only to find there’s no teacher! That’s the grim reality many schools in England are grappling with. As the new school year looms in September, hundreds of schools are scrambling to … Continue reading
I think many teachers are wary of professional development (PD) because thoughts like it’s a boring meeting or it’s a waste of my time tend to creep into their heads. But professional development can be a powerful tool for teachers … Continue reading
Approximately two decades ago, only two programs under formal education were available: public and private. Those who had the means to invest in high-quality education would enlist in an exclusive and expensive private school, whereas those who had little to … Continue reading
Hey everyone! Oh Halloween is just around the corner and you don’t need doctors to tell you that all candies, chocolates and other high-calorie goodies kids collect during Halloween aren’t healthy–given that obesity and hyperactivity among children are getting higher than ever … Continue reading
Slaying the Procrastination Dragon Procrastination is a severe problem for many college students, from freshmen to advanced graduate students. Left unaddressed it can easily result in sub par grades and the possibility of outright academic failure. Fortunately, there are a … Continue reading
Junk food is ridiculously easy to get a hold of. It is usually the cheapest food available; you can find it at every convenience store, gas station, and grocery store; and it takes very little time to prepare. The Problem … Continue reading
Are you a homeschooling parent? Do you try to make school fun for your kids? Are you having a little difficulty making music education fun? Not every parent is gifted with musical talent – either by voice or instrument skill … Continue reading
Some people toss and turn about the idea of becoming a teacher. They try and weigh the pros and cons and determine if it’s something they’ll enjoy. In order to know if becoming a teacher is a good fit for … Continue reading