Posts tagged with inclusion and diversity

School libraries embody the concepts of MESH (media literacy, ethics, sociology, and history) in many ways.

Find insights into the origins of Māori Language Week and inspiration and support for educators, librarians, and others wishing to start their Māori language journey.

Explore and embrace the rich and dynamic language and culture of Tonga with your students during Tonga Language Week | Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga, 6–12 September.

National Poetry Day on 21 August is the perfect opportunity to add a dose of poetry to our lives, through either reading or writing, and to give a boost to our sense of wellbeing at the same time.

The Non-fiction Award finalists in the 2020 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA).

The Young Adult Fiction Award finalists in the 2020 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA).

A wide range of resources and questions to inspire classroom discussion about refugees in NZ and worldwide.

A mix of New Zealand and international online reading resources and experiences, ranging from online stories in reo Māori to writing and reading festival sessions.

Two new special issues of 'Toitoi: A Journal for Young Writers and Artists' showcase stories, poems, and art created by students about the vibrant cultures of Latin America and Southeast Asia.

8 March is International Women's Day. Read about the history of the day. Explore resources to inspire students to be change-makers.

How do you incorporate Waitangi Day and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in your teaching? Here are some tips and resources.

Many New Zealanders associate 5 November with Guy Fawkes and an evening of family fun and fireworks. But some Māori remember the date for a very different reason.

Diwali starts on 27 October. Find out about the history and significance of this festival, its activities and celebrations, and explore our classroom resources.

Explore your way to wellbeing with resources and ideas for developing emotional literacy in your school community this Mental Health Awareness Week — 23 to 29 September 2019.

Services to Schools has a broad range of books that can help in conversations with students about diversity, empathy, sadness, mindfulness, and more in the wake of the recent Christchurch terror attack.

8 March is International Women's Day! Here are some social sciences-focused, gender equality teaching and learning resources to provide rich support for International Women's Day and beyond.

National Library Services to Schools held a workshop to explore the reading interests and reading lives of boys in years 6–9 from 5 Auckland schools. Here's what we found.

This May, the He Tohu exhibition celebrates its first birthday and, in September, the Women's Suffrage Petition celebrates its 125th birthday. Join the party and use our online resources to learn about the documents and celebrate these milestones.