Covid-19 202020 Apr 2020
Computer-savvy in Kawerau
AKO talks to Ripeka Lessels, tumuaki of Te Whata Tau o Putauaki in Kawerau, about how the kura was well prepared for online learning and teaching.
Covid-19 202016 Apr 2020
Teaching online for Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Tuia te Matangi
AKO talks to Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Tuia te Matangi at Whakatū about how they readied their students for online learning.
Covid-19 202014 Apr 2020
Living with anxiety, Covid-19 and the new school term
Dr Mark Cross, an Australian psychiatrist specialising in anxiety disorders, shares his experience and advice for New Zealand teachers as the new Term 2 looms. His new book is “Anxiety: Expert Advice from a Neurotic Shrink Who’s Lived with Anxiety All His Life”.
Covid-19 20209 Apr 2020
This too shall pass: gratitude and mindfulness for teachers, by a teacher
Renu Sikka, a primary school teacher and member of NZEI Te Riu Roa, reflects on what the lockdown can mean for her colleagues around the country and how mindfulness can play a role in getting through.
Covid-19 20209 Apr 2020
“Have they got enough kai? Are they okay?”
AKO talks to Evelyn Henare, tumuaki of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rawhiti Roa in Tikipunga, Whangārei.
Covid-19 20207 Apr 2020
Schools confronting the digital divide
AKO talks to two school principals about how they’re addressing the inequities of access to technology and internet as they prepare for online teaching.
Covid-19 20206 Apr 2020
Q&A with Stephanie Smith of Healthkids Kindergarten
Located in the grounds of Nelson Hospital, Healthkids Kindergarten has many families that are essential workers. AKO talked to head teacher Stephanie Smith about how the kindergarten has been supporting families during the lockdown.
Covid-19 20203 Apr 2020
Q&A with Jacinta McInerney of Karanga Mai Early Learning Centre
Karanga Mai Early Learning Centre in Kaiapoi, north of Christchurch, is located on the grounds of Kaiapoi High School. A suspected case at the high school meant they had to go into lockdown two days before the rest of the country. Tumuaki of the centre, Jacinta McInerney, talks to Sara Shirazi about how they’re supporting the specific needs of their community.
Covid-19 202031 Mar 2020
Challenges and initiatives
NZEI Te Riu Roa is committed to ensuring every one of our members is heard and supported during the Covid-19 pandemic, using all the expertise, resources and channels we have available.
Covid-19 202027 Mar 2020
“One day at a time”: the lockdown according to children
In these unprecedented times, AKO asked New Zealand children to share their thoughts about the first few days of the Covid-19 lockdown.