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School leaders are asked to do some of their learning in a bicultural context driven by tikanga Māori – that is through Māori ways of doing and thinking. The structure and progression of the wānanga show a clear example of this in practice.

Visit the Ako Panuku website to see the national online network of teachers/educators in secondary schools and engage in professional discussions about your experience as a teacher.

In this report Elizabeth Harrison, Principal, Ramanui School, Hawera reviewed what is “happening” in other schools out of her immediate area where there are significant numbers of Māori on the roll.

Te Ao Mārama 2012 is a collection of statistics about Māori from a Māori perspective.

In this sabbatical leave report from Bruce Pagan, Principal, Kaikoura Primary School; Bruce investigates the effects/benefits that the pursuit of culturally significant events can have on Māori student achievement, with particular reference to those families/students that engage regularly in hui, muttonbirding, and carving.

The five Rangiātea case studies and exemplars examine secondary schools on their journey towards realising Māori student potential. The Hastings Boys’ High School case study focuses on a small selection of school systems, processes and programmes that support educational achievement.

The five Rangiātea case studies and exemplars examine secondary schools on their journey towards realising Māori student potential. The Opotiki College case study explores the factors and initiatives that helped significantly improve achievement levels for Māori students.

The five Rangiātea case studies and exemplars examine secondary schools on their journey towards realising Māori student potential. The Kakapo College case study explores the approaches that a principal and her leadership team took to maintain and continue to build on high levels of achievement for Māori students, harnessing commitment within the school and from the Māori community.

The five Rangiātea case studies and exemplars examine secondary schools on their journey towards realising Māori student potential. The Western Springs College case study explores some of the strategies and approaches the school leadership team uses to enhance Māori student achievement.

The five Rangiātea case studies and exemplars examine secondary schools on their journey towards realising Māori student potential. The Hamilton Girls’ High School case study explores the approaches that a principal and her leadership team took to maintain and continue to build on high levels of achievement for Māori students.