This report focuses on the perspectives and experiences of 92 ākonga and 52 whānau members associated with these schools. It ...

The long-running National Survey of Schools project is part of the New Zealand Council for Educational Research’s (NZCER’s) Te Pae Tawhiti programme of research, funded through the Ministry of ...

Exploring children's views on their outdoor experiences in an early childhood education setting was the focus of this article, as well as the parents' and teachers' views on the value and role of the ...

Liz Patara, principal of Clyde Quay School, Wellington, responds to a question from Mark Bradley of Wellington College: "What advice would you give to someone who is new to teaching in Aotearoa New ...

Racial-ethnic identity is a fundamental aspect of an early adolescent's identity. This article, based on data from Māori adolescents in Auckland, shows that racial-ethnic identity is important for ...

A real challenge children face is how to successfully enter collaborative play that is already in progress. Some children achieve this with little trouble, while others struggle to be included.

Sue McDowall is a senior researcher at NZCER. She has over 20 years of research experience in the areas of teaching, learning, and curriculum across the primary and secondary school sectors. Sue has ...