Shawna Edwards has written songs that help children, youth, and adults feel the doctrine of Christ. One of her most popular songs is called “The Miracle.” The video has been watched over 7 million times on YouTube.| LDS Living
After a decade away from the whiteboard, educator and comic artist Indira Neville has returned to teaching – and she’s drawing about it. In this comic series, Indira shares a glimpse into her days at school, capturing what’s changed, what’s stayed the same and what she never saw coming.| AKO
Kobin Harris’s first orthodontist appointment was standard procedure—at first. The then-10-year-old had X-rays taken of his whole head, a routine practice, and everything looked normal. But after Kobin and his mom, Lori Harris, had left the office, the orthodontist felt impressed to look at the…| LDS Living
As a mother of a four-year-old who loves music, one of the nine new hymns added to the Church’s hymnbook recently in particular stood out to me. Not only because it’s likely intended for kids but because, in just four lines of text, this song is as simple as it is sweet and teaches meaningful…| LDS Living
As part of Tumeke Tumuaki day this year, we asked principals to share photos that showed just how varied their day-to-day mahi can be. From hosting award ceremonies and meeting MPs to getting dressed up and celebrating the cultural diversity of kura, no two days are the same for these amazing tumuaki. Here’s a selection from some of the pictures they sent us. Read More| AKO
While headlines continue to debate the state of education, and political conversations turn increasingly towards blame and constraint, the reality is that our teachers are holding together a system under pressure with the strength of their care, professionalism and deep commitment to every child who| AKO
In this series, we celebrate the extraordinary mahi of educators across Aotearoa, whose passion, purpose and superpowers shape the future every day. This month Pukerua Bay primary teacher Clare O’Hagan-Harris answers 12 questions about her unique powers.Read More| AKO
From making lanterns and sharing kai to discos, art auctions and kapa haka, there are many different ways to celebrate Matariki and Puanga. Ako asked five kura from around Aotearoa how they mark this special time of year.| AKO
Working at a school on the Chatham Islands demands resilience, innovation and a deep sense of connection. Kirsten McDougall spoke with staff at Te One School to find out what it means to educate in one of the most remote communities in Aotearoa.Read More| AKO
It’s often said that a nation’s budget reflects its values. If that’s true, then Budget 2025 tells us undeniably that children, especially our youngest tamariki, are not a priority. Read More| AKO
At Arakura School in Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, lunchtime isn’t just about food – it’s about community, connection and learning. Instead of outsourcing school lunches, staff and tamariki grow, prepare and serve nutritious kai together. The entire school gathers each day to share a meal, turning lunchtime into a rich learning experience.Read More| AKO
If you are seeing this error this month (May 2025) and have tried searching the web for a fix you will find that there will be no fix that keeps SSL Stapling enabled. LetsEncrypt no longer includes OCSP URLs. Here's how to update your configuration.| KBeezie
Often supporting students one on one in the classroom, teacher aides are vital to ensuring tamariki get the extra support they need at school, but their funding is precarious at best. Ngāmotu-based writer Emma Hislop (Kāi Tahu) visited Avon School in Taranaki to hear from staff, parents and akōnga a| AKO
Two years since it was made compulsory in schools, Heeni Collins (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Haumia) finds out about the positive impacts of Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories curriculum on teachers and students, and the barriers they still face to implementing it. Read More| AKO
In 2022, Ngāti Rēhia began a partnership with local schools in Kerikeri to incorporate its pūrākau and mātauranga into Aotearoa New Zealand's histories curriculum. Ako Zoomed in to Kerikeri to hear from Riverview Primary School teacher Samantha Roessler and Ngāti Rēhia Matua Taua Kemp about the sign| AKO
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Giving gifts in Primary is a wonderful way to celebrate milestones, encourage spiritual growth, and make children feel loved. Whether you’re searching for Christmas, birthday, baptism…| Clarks Condensed
So today I got around to running portmaster again to update to the latest packages.| KBeezie
Last year, NZEI Te Riu Roa won an allowance for existing teachers who hold cultural knowledge and expertise to recognise the work they are already doing in kura, schools and kindergartens. It came into effect this year and the applications for the funding were overwhelming. Ngāmotu-based writer Emm| AKO
I was recently called to be the Primary Chorister in my ward*. I was super sad to leave Young Women, because I truly had such love in my heart for those good kids! But I love those cute little Primary guys too -- even the naughty boys in back who think they're too cool to sing. They're not too cool when I threaten them with solos! (hee hee hee -- I might be just a little bit ornery about that.)| Natalie Ever After
I was recently called to be the Primary Chorister in my ward*. I was super sad to leave Young Women, because I truly had such love in my hea...| natalie-ever-after.blogspot.com
Wow, I haven't done one of these in a LONG time! But I've been working hard on some more cross stitch charts, and I think you'll really like them. Since I haven't done any blogging for a while, I have the 2019 and 2020 charts below. Each chart is JUST a chart -- I have not assigned specific DMC colors, because I think that really depends on what color of cloth you're using (aida and linen come in many colors!). Please feel free to change up the colors however you want -- that's half the fun!| Natalie Ever After
Hey everyone -- long time no blog! I'm pretty excited about the coming year, and I've got a REALLY great plan in place to be successful at this blogging business (which isn't a business at all for me -- I'm not monetized!).| Natalie Ever After
In schools and centres across Aotearoa, a growing number of kaiako and support staff are sharing with colleagues that they have a neurodivergent diagnosis. In doing so, they’re helping to break down prejudices and promote inclusion. AKO spoke with three members of NZEI Te Riu Roa about their experie| AKO
AKO visited Mt Cook School in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington to talk to five NZEI Te Riu Roa members. We heard their reflections on their careers in education and the changes they’ve witnessed over time, and then asked them one powerful question: what advice would you give your past self starting ou| AKO
James Kerr, a London-based teacher and national executive member of England’s National Education Union, visited Aotearoa in early August to meet with NZEI Te Riu Roa members – and present to Parliament – about the impact of the UK’s academy schools, a model of schooling similar to our Government’s p| AKO
Atelophobia is an extreme fear of imperfection. Someone with this disorder may be terrified of making mistakes, or go to great lengths to avoid new situations because they can’t guarantee tha…| Old Primary Head
Today’s primary election includes many races with conservative Republicans trying to unseat lawmakers they view as too moderate.| North Dakota Monitor
Serving our communities shouldn’t feel like a life sentence. I spoke to an ex colleague last week. Asking how they were getting on in their second year of headship. I knew them well and had helped …| Old Primary Head
My fondest school memories are of my final year at middle school. It just so happens that it was also the first year my education was directed under the National Curriculum, but as I recall it, tha…| Ramblings of a Teacher
I think one of the most useful qualities a headteacher can have is the ability to leave concerns behind at work. It’s never perfect – as I’m sure my family would attest – bu…| Ramblings of a Teacher
As I look to timetabling in the new school year, I reflected on the work Tom Sherrington did a few years ago about secondary timetables. Unfortunately, the primary curriculum timetable is not so ea…| Ramblings of a Teacher
As ever with such things, it is important to point out that this data is not a scientific sample, has not been verified, and could be completely meaningless. However, in the absence of any comparat…| Ramblings of a Teacher
Today, in an unprecedented move, all three headteacher associations came together in Somerset to make a joint statement to Ofsted. This shows the depth and strength of feeling about the treatment o…| Old Primary Head
I teach the 3 and 4 year old kids at my church and I wanted a fun gift that I could give them. I wanted to give them something that was an activity but was also about the Christmas story. That is when I came up with these adorable Playdoh mats that they could create| Girl Loves Glam - Beauty for real women, from the inside out. Self love, easy...
