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Starpath says NCEA students make gains when detailed data on their academic progress is used to help them meet their highest aspirations. >>

Dozens of principals and educational leaders celebrated the launch of the University of Auckland Centre for Educational Leadership at a special event on November 4. >>

A one-day symposium hosted by the School of Critical Studies in Education and supported by Te Puna Wānanga examined 'politics of change' in New Zealand education. >>

The Research Unit in Pacific and International Education is hosting a team of researchers from the Samoa Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture for two weeks. >>

If you’ve always dreamed of becoming a teacher and want to learn to teach using te reo Māori, now is the time to go for it. >>

Some 341 Faculty of Education students received their qualifications at the Spring Graduation ceremony. >>

Researchers are calling for parents of disobedient three to five-year-olds to take part in a study, and learn strategies to improve their parenting. >>

University of Auckland teaching student Lucky Taylor (Ngati Kahungunu) recently won the Manu Korero English impromptu speech competition in Christchurch. >>

Two students – one Māori, and one of Niuean descent - have been awarded the prestigious Sonny and Mona Riini Memorial Scholarships at the Faculty of Education. >>

Senior Lecturer Peter Hughes, from the School of Science, Maths and Technology, has raised concerns about a lack of numeracy among high school students. >>

There’s nothing like fine spring weather to bring students into the quad at the Faculty of Education for food, entertainment and a good cause. >>

The 10th anniversary edition of The First Years Ngā Tau Tuatahi journal published by the Faculty of Education is now available online. >>

Two landmark books co-edited by Associate Professor Elizabeth Rata have been launched at the faculty. >>

Opinion piece by Graeme Severinsen, Lecturer in the School of Critical Studies in Education >>

Dr Marie Connolly, Chief Social Worker, Ministry of Social Development, has been appointed an Honorary Professor in The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education. >>

A function to honour Professor John Hattie recently toasted his highly acclaimed books and his dedication and commitment to educational research. >>

Professor Helen Timperley is presenting her research at the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) annual conference this week. >>

Pretending to be dead is a common and significant part of play for under-five-year-olds, Faculty of Education Principal Lecturer, Dr Brent Mawson has found. >>

Australian academic Professor Richard Tinning has been appointed Adjunct Professor of Physical Education at The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education. >>

Jean Rockel in the School of Teaching, Learning and Development is interviewed by Paul Henry on TVNZ’s Breakfast show about early childhood education for under-twos. >>