Evaluation
Someone to talk to: evaluation of counselling in schools
This evaluation of New Zealand's Counselling in Schools program found it to be effective in reducing psychological distress and improving attendance, learning progress, and classroom behaviour. The report recommends continued investment in school-based mental health support and suggests refinements to improve the program.
Report
On your marks…get set…go! A tale of six schools and the digital technologies curriculum content
This report explored questions around the enablers and barriers to awareness, foundational knowledge and early implementation of digital technology for schools. The case studies exemplified a range of initial and current progress journeys that schools were on, drawing on the key themes identified in the baseline survey.
Report
It's early days for the new digital technologies curriculum content
Digital devices and technologies are, and will continue to be, an integral part of our society and economy. Technology is shaping how we work. This new curriculum content is not about teaching students how to use digital devices, it is about giving them an understanding of the computer science principles and programmes that underpin the...
Report
Keeping children engaged and achieving in writing
This report shares some of the strategies and approaches used by schools that are focusing on improving achievement in writing. It also shares some simple strategies used in classrooms where achievement in writing had been accelerated.
Report
Provision for students in activity centres
The ERO found the majority of activity centres were promoting positive outcomes for their students, effectively transitioning most back into mainstream schooling.