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The ability to choose is the essence of being human.
Consider how many choices you make each year, month, week, da
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Solo fathers are an ‘invisible’ group in society, although Census data suggests they make up almost 5% of families in New Zealand. No research other than a review of Census data in 1999 has been done on this family type in New Zealand, and there is also very little published research overseas, especially where it includes young children. This i
This paper responds to proposals for lowering qualification requirements for teachers in early childhood education (ECE) services. It provides analysis and policy advice to support the Ministry of Education in its decision-making and policy development process.
How a child screaming can hurt adult ears
What did you say? I can’t hear you. I’m cuddling a circular saw!
By James Lochead-Macmillan.
Most research into screaming children focuses on the production of the stress hormone Cortisol.
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If you want to know whether the ECC’s alarming claims about funding shortfalls hold up and what’s actually happening behind the scenes – this is essential reading. The OECE’s review tells a very different story, making this crucial for anyone who cares about accuracy, accountability, and the future of ECE funding.
The Ministry of Education shapes how early childhood services operate through its funding decisions, policy advice, and sector management. Understanding its influence helps parents, educators, and taxpayers see how power is exercised and why public accountability in ECE stewardship matters.
A fantastic guide to doing research! Jeanette Rhedding-Jones explains that there is much to learn, understand, and consider when planning, doing, publishing and evaluating research.
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