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Parents can make all the difference as first teachers
21 November 2019
Reading to your children pays off. New research using information collected from Growing Up in New Zealand has identified several factors which are crucial to children’s early learning outcomes.
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Social equity vital for child protection reform
20 November 2019
Opinion: Social workers will never run short of clients until we address the underlying causes of child abuse says Ian Hyslop.
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A celebration of whakawhanaungatanga
19 November 2019
Our third-year Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Huarahi Māori students ended their studies on a high note at the annual student celebration on Saturday.
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Celebrating men in teaching
19 November 2019
To mark International Men’s Day, the Faculty of Education and Social Work looks into the importance of men in teaching.
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Sense of belonging at school key to LGBT students’ success
12 November 2019
Students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) are more likely to achieve at school if they feel a sense of belonging, regardless of whether or not they report being bullied.
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Finding hope on Skid Row
11 November 2019
Professor Peter O’Connor is heading to Los Angeles to create a performance that will showcase the creative potential of those who live on the streets and remind people of their humanity.
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One teacher at a time - overcoming a crisis in STEM
6 November 2019
Year 8 teacher Tina McKenzie has taught 12-year olds how to extract DNA from a tomato and how craft can demonstrate the beauty of mathematics.
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Meet Auckland's 40 highest (and young) achievers
1 November 2019
The University of Auckland’s 40 under 40 list - class of 2019 - celebrates exceptional alumni who are making a significant contribution to their field or community while aged in their 20s and 30s.
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Dullabh Education Scholars keen to ‘pay it forward’
1 November 2019
Three scholarship recipients tell their stories of hope and inspiration when they meet their supporter at a get-together in Auckland.
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Become an adult university student for a week
31 October 2019
The University of Auckland is once again hosting the popular Spring Week lecture series which gives the public access to talks by our leading researchers.
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Summer literacy programme gets funding boost for South Island
31 October 2019
Blogging at least twice a week as part of a University of Auckland digital literacy programme has completely eliminated the summer literacy slump for the children involved.
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A new era for Physical Education
25 October 2019
The last Bachelor of Physical Education cohort and the first Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education cohort are coming to the end of their studies. The two groups came together for a celebration yesterday, recognising the hard work of the students and staff involved with both programmes.
