We've pulled together the the most up to date information for members about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it affects people working in education.
A joint initiative of NZEI Te Riu Roa and the New Zealand Principals' Federation, this $20,000 scholarship is awarded to honour the work of the late Dr David Stewart who was well known for promoting the role of principals and teachers as reflective practitioners focused on helping children's learning. Applications close May 2020
The new summer issue of AKO – our journal for education professionals – is out now! It’s all about language and its connections to literacy, communication and identity. Read the latest issue here.
Early childhood teachers so an incredibly important job. But their pay is up to 49% behind kindergarten and primary with the same skills, qualifications and responsibilities. That's not OK. We believe every teacher is worth it and that the government needs to act now to fix the gap. If you agree, join our voices with ours and have your say. Vote to add your voice here
Teacher aides, admin, other support staff and kaiārahi i te Reo have voted to accept their collective agreement offers from the Ministry of Education, with the Living Wage of $21.15 as the new minimum pay rate. Find out about the settlement here.
Teacher aides began their negotiations for a pay equity settlement in December 2019. Work is still progressing on our early childhood teachers, kaiārahi i te reo and administration claims. Keep an eye out here for updates on our pay equity claims.
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NZEI Te Riu Roa is welcoming the Government's announcement today of a range of learning from home initiatives to help support learners, whānau, schools and centres through the Covid-19 lockdown. Read More
"The Government's decision to close schools and early learning centres is a strong, decisive and necessary move in the fight to flatten the curve of Covid-19. Read More
Ahead of tomorrow's Children's Day, NZEI Te Riu Roa President Liam Rutherford is urging the Government to take action to address the crisis in early childhood education. Read More
Results out today showing a drop in school attendance in 2019 is a cause for concern, says NZEI Te Riu Roa President Liam Rutherford. Read More
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