A Poem to Erica Stanford: A Quiet Revolution
by Rebecca Thomas Erica, we hear your words, Softly spoken, finely heard. You say you listen, you understand, But see, our...
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- Sep 26
- 5 min
The Social Nexus in Education - Technology, Power, and Voices
by Rebecca Thomas Education operates within a ‘social nexus’, symbiosis; interconnected relationships among teachers, students,...
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- Sep 23
- 5 min
The planned takeover: signs we need to pay attention to
by Rebecca Thomas Misdirection in policy-making is rarely accidental. Governments often plan it meticulously, laying the groundwork long...
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- Sep 20
- 4 min
Are We Being Misdirected? The Hidden Agenda Behind NZ’s Education Reforms and the Threat of Charter Schools
by Rebecca Thomas Refresh of the refresh; reform after reform, its hard not to feel like we are being fuelled into a narrow path of...
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- Sep 13
- 3 min
We are not alone: Educators Unite
by Rebecca Thomas In the face of unprecedented challenges, educators are standing together to reclaim our narrative. The recent article...
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- Sep 9
- 4 min
The Threat to Partnerships
by Steve Saville Well there has been quite a bit to worry about recently. This includes (in no particular order) the ongoing concerns...
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- Sep 5
- 4 min
Asking the Right Questions About Proposed Changes to the Education Act
by Rebecca Thomas We are standing at a crossroads where multiple changes are coming at once and consultation deadlines are swamping us...
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- Aug 31
- 7 min
We're the Flowers in the Dustbin
by Steve Saville Interesting times… Confusing times… As educators in Aotearoa /New Zealand we seem to be in a very unusual and...
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- Aug 30
- 3 min
Is it time for us to call for an Inquiry into New Zealand's Curriculum Refresh?
by Rebecca Thomas As educators, we pride ourselves on fostering critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making in our students. Is...
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- Aug 26
- 4 min
Te Mātaiaho's Vision: How the New Draft Curriculum Measures Up
by Rebecca Thomas Today marks the release of the New English Draft Curriculum, and it's now open for feedback. As you read over it, it's...
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- Aug 23
- 2 min
Why Do We Follow DisruptEd?
by Rebecca Thomas (Image by Steve Saville) It’s hard to stay in the North-East all of the time. Tēnā te ngaru whati, tēnā te ngaru puku....
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- Aug 20
- 5 min
A Job Well Done
By Rebecca Thomas In light of being reminded of our mortality; in light of the commitment we bring to 'the job' as individuals; in light...
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- Aug 12
- 4 min
Project Skyfall: Responding to the narrow consultation window
by Rebecca Thomas Sticking with Claire Amos' wonderful literary theme in her recent post, Education in Aotearoa - the fairy tale we are...
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- Aug 6
- 3 min
Government vs. Educators: "Unions can complain all they want!"
by Rebecca Thomas I've tried to remain thoughtful and encourage readers to critically assess the data and the pace of new initiatives in...
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- Aug 3
- 4 min
Is New Zealand’s Education System at Risk of Being Shaped by Deficit Thinking?
by Rebecca Thomas In the world of education, the narratives we choose to believe and perpetuate have a profound impact on the lives of...
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- Jul 10
- 3 min
Leaked Curriculum Rewrite Emails: Necessary Whistleblowing, or Breach of Trust?
by Rebecca Thomas Recent leaked emails regarding the English curriculum, disclosed by RNZ, have spotlighted significant lapses in the...
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- Jul 9
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Navigating the New Assessment Regime: Balancing Pedagogy and AI in an Era of Standardisation
by Rebecca Thomas As we stand on the precipice of a new assessment regime in New Zealand education, it's crucial to reflect on our past...
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- Jul 4
- 2 min
Treading Water in a Sea of Expectations
by Rebecca Thomas That spark hasn't died - it's still there, buried beneath layers of exhaustion, bureaucracy, and endless demands. But...
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- Jun 27
- 4 min
Whose Knowledge Counts in Shaping Our Children's Minds?
By Rebecca Thomas As we celebrate Matariki, a time of renewal rooted in our connection to nature, I found myself revisiting Yuval Noah...
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- Jun 21
- 7 min
Bridging the Gap: Bringing the Science of Learning to Teacher Professional Learning
by Steve Saville and Rebecca Thomas Nothing About Us Without Us Currently, the future of teacher professional development appears to be...
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