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New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER)
NZCER inspires education.
We are an independent research and development organisation. Our research informs our publications, products, and services, which are used for all types of teaching and learning. Te Wāhanga is our kaupapa Māori research unit. NZCER includes NZCER Press and Psychological Test Services.
New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) - Latest News [Page 3]
Survey looks at National Standards in schools
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 11:30 am | NZ Council for Educational Research
A new survey looks at National Standards in primary and intermediate schools, almost seven years on from their introduction. More >>
Research on new Communities of Learning
Thursday, 8 December 2016, 12:36 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
Communities of Learning | Kāhui Ako: The Emergent stage is a report from the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER). It draws on data from a comprehensive survey of primary and intermediate schools conducted in August and September 2016. ... More >>
Beeby Fellowship to create mental health education resource
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 2:50 pm | NZCER
The Beeby Fellowship for 2016-2017 has been won by a university researcher and a secondary school teacher, who will collaborate on a mental health education teaching resource for students in Years 7-13. More >>
Comprehensive survey of New Zealand secondary schools
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 10:36 am | NZCER
A comprehensive new survey on current experiences and challenges for secondary schools in New Zealand has been released. More >>
Innovative maths resource promotes higher order thinking
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 3:26 pm | NZCER
A new resource designed to empower secondary school students to use maths concepts in contexts within and beyond the subject has been published. The LEMMA series: Mathematics tasks that promote higher order thinking is a collection of booklets that contain ... More >>
Digital game plays with curriculum for the future
Friday, 26 February 2016, 4:43 pm | NZCER
NZCER has collaborated with Wellington-based game developers Gamelab in an exciting new venture to get people thinking about learning now and for the future. More >>
What is the state of te reo Maori in homes and communities?
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 8:04 am | NZCER
Researchers are gathering in Wellington today for a hui before heading out across Aotearoa New Zealand to begin an important new study of the Maori language. More >>
NZCER appoints new director
Tuesday, 12 May 2015, 12:23 pm | NZCER
The Board of the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) has today announced the appointment of Graeme Cosslett to the role of director and chief executive. More >>
The health of te reo in Māori homes and communities
Monday, 4 May 2015, 2:38 pm | NZCER
Te Ahu o te Reo project to measure the health of te reo in Māori homes and communities More >>
Making secondary schools great
Monday, 15 December 2014, 10:15 am | NZCER
A hard-hitting new book says New Zealand can tackle educational disparity and make our secondary schools great. More >>
Report shows high achievement in New Zealand boys’ schools
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 12:56 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
A new report analyses achievement in state secondary boys’ schools and explores the top strategies used by high-performing schools. More >>
Survey of primary and intermediate schools
Monday, 5 May 2014, 12:48 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
Primary and intermediate schools teachers enjoy their jobs and report high morale levels in the latest national survey of the sector by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER). More >>
Insights into the impact of National Standards in schools
Friday, 29 November 2013, 9:55 am | NZ Council for Educational Research
Findings from a new survey of primary and intermediate schools provide insights into the impact of National Standards in schools. NZCER conducted a national survey of primary and intermediate schools in mid-2013, drawing responses from principals (total: ... More >>
NZCER comments on National Standards aggregated data
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 4:09 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
The aggregated National Standards data released today provides some indicative information about student achievement but it is far too early to be definitive about national trends. More >>
Time to reshape New Zealand’s self-managing school model
Monday, 3 December 2012, 9:36 am | NZ Council for Educational Research
A book released this week recommends fundamental changes to how New Zealand organises its education system, including the government agencies, boards of trustees and the way schools are connected to each other. More >>
Samoan NCEA Book Launched During Samoan Language Week
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 11:02 am | NZ Council for Educational Research
Media release 30 May 2012 Samoan NCEA Book Launched During Samoan Language Week The Samoan translation of a book to help students and parents better understand NCEA has been launched during Samoan language week. More >>
Hui explores kaupapa Māori research
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 3:48 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
A hui being held at Wellington’s Pipitea marae today and tomorrow, 5-6 May, is exploring the challenges of kaupapa Māori research. More >>
75 years – and looking ahead - NZCER news
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 2:50 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
NZCER was established in 1934 so we’re celebrating our 75th birthday this year. One of our aims is to lead debate about important education issues, and we are doing this through a series of conferences throughout the year. Information about our 75th ... More >>
E-Research Ed Nov 2008
Tuesday, 18 November 2008, 10:22 am | NZ Council for Educational Research
Progressive Achievement Tests; national surveys of schools; Beeby fellowship; Students’ perceptions of science; Adult literacy assessment tool; student engagement survey More >>
Being Mäori-Päkehä
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 4:22 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
A new book from NZCER Press delves into the experience of being a New Zealander of Mäori-Päkehä descent. More >>
