by Rebecca Thomas The proposed amendments to the Education and Training Act 2020  are set to shape the future of education in New...

by Rebecca Thomas Erica, we hear your words,    Softly spoken, finely heard.   You say you listen, you understand,   But see, our...

by Rebecca Thomas Education operates within a ‘social nexus’, symbiosis; interconnected relationships among teachers, students,...

by Rebecca Thomas Misdirection in policy-making is rarely accidental. Governments often plan it meticulously, laying the groundwork long...

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...

by Rebecca Thomas In the face of unprecedented challenges, educators are standing together to reclaim our narrative. The  recent article...

by Steve Saville Well there has been quite a bit to worry about recently.  This includes (in no particular order) the ongoing concerns...

by Rebecca Thomas We are standing at a crossroads where multiple changes are coming at once and consultation deadlines are swamping us...

by Steve Saville Interesting times… Confusing times… As educators in Aotearoa /New Zealand we seem to be in a very unusual and...

by Rebecca Thomas As educators, we pride ourselves on fostering critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making in our students. Is...

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...

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....

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...

by Rebecca Thomas Sticking with Claire Amos' wonderful literary theme in her recent post, Education in Aotearoa - the fairy tale we are...

by Rebecca Thomas I've tried to remain thoughtful and encourage readers to critically assess the data and the pace of new initiatives in...

by Rebecca Thomas In the world of education, the narratives we choose to believe and perpetuate have a profound impact on the lives of...

by Rebecca Thomas Recent leaked emails regarding the English curriculum, disclosed by RNZ, have spotlighted significant lapses in the...

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...

by Rebecca Thomas That spark hasn't died - it's still there, buried beneath layers of exhaustion, bureaucracy, and endless demands. But...

By Rebecca Thomas As we celebrate Matariki, a time of renewal rooted in our connection to nature, I found myself revisiting Yuval Noah...