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Curriculum Controversy: UK Professor Joins NZ Voices To Criticise 'The Science Of Learning' Approach
Monday, 28 October 2024, 11:23 am | Aotearoa Educators Collective
Guy states, “to try to base whole systems of education on such binary nonsense is not just specious, it is seriously damaging.” More >>
Another Rushed Education Policy Not Based On Research, Evidence Or Consultation
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 8:11 am | Aotearoa Educators Collective
Recently, we saw an announcement of a new plan for mathematics education, apparently in response to what Prime Minister Christopher Luxon describes as a ‘total system failure’ in teaching mathematics. This response is based on the 2023 results of ... More >>
Parliament Needs To End The Charter Schools Experiment And Properly Fund Public Schools
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 7:32 am | Aotearoa Educators Collective
AEC challenges all political parties to vote against the Education and Training Amendment Act legislation that has been introduced to Parliament. The legislation not only allows for charter schools, but also for parent voice to be taken away from ... More >>
The Curriculum MAG’s Evidence Base Falls Short
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 12:36 pm | Aotearoa Educators Collective
This report points to a significant shift in curriculum for teachers and principals and in Aotearoa. The size of this change needs to be underpinned by a strong and robust research base. This report is not that. More >>
The Government Missed Their Chance To Address Issues In Education
Friday, 31 May 2024, 5:07 am | Aotearoa Educators Collective
The Government has been quick to highlight New Zealand’s ‘failing’ education system, yet when given a chance to address through their first budget they have left the sector feeling like things are going backwards. More >>
A New Report Highlights The Need For A Government Rethink About Mandating Pedagogy
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 10:42 am | Aotearoa Educators Collective
AEC argues a 'one size fits all' model in education, has a history of not working and risks widening the achievement gap. More >>
Educators Brace Themselves For A Radical Swing In Curriculum
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:48 pm | Aotearoa Educators Collective
Radical swings in curriculum do not work for students. More >>
Minister Needs Evidence To Back Her Claim Linking Structured Mathematics To Raising Achievement
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 6:36 pm | Aotearoa Educators Collective
“For years, research in mathematics education highlights that a one-size-fits-all approach has failed and in addition is discriminatory for the very students (Maori and Pacific students) who are currently under-served in our education system.” More >>
AEC Calls On The Government To Move Beyond The Sound Bite!
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 7:22 am | Aotearoa Educators Collective
AEC believes the government should ditch harmful policies like standardised testing & charter schools which will only compound equity issues in education. We want to see them investing in vital areas like initial teacher education, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ... More >>
National’s Approach To Education Is Out Of Touch
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 6:25 am | Aotearoa Educators Collective
Teachers and principals don’t need Chris Luxon telling the profession how to teach reading. Just like with the cellphone ban they are out of touch with the real issues going on in education. The profession has been leading a piece of work around a scientific ... More >>
