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School holidays spent brewing skills for the future
A children's therapist said it was important kids still had the chance to be kids.
Te Ururoa Flavell confirmed in new CEO role
He moves into the new role after 14 years in politics.
'Call for back up': Kids escaped kindy on trikes
One of the three climbed on top of a trike and unlocked a 1.7m gate.
Matua X-Man punches above the wasteline
Reducing waste one school at a time. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Children climb, swing and play outdoors
Dani Lebo and Stephanie Ward run Nature Play sessions for children in Whanganui
Star students: how to make it to world's top unis
Two Kiwi teens just accepted into top unis offer advice to others shooting for the stars.
In your neighbourhood? Find out where Auckland's new schools will be built
Four or five new high schools and eight to 10 new primaries to cope with Auckland growth.
How kids are learning to cook and grow their own greens
Inside Garden To Table's glorious mission.
Editorial: New schools point the way Auckland is going
EDITORIAL: Planned additional schools point the directions Auckland is spreading.
Editorial: Kiwis can fly very young these days
COMMENT: Overseas travel is also for children these days.
Early-childhood teacher confesses to hitting child
Teacher hit 5-year-old boy who spat on his hand and refused to wash it off.
Drunk, abuse, force-feeding: Horrific early childhood education complaints
Report highlights all complaints Ministry received from the past year.
Research reveals extent of students' mental health crisis
56 per cent of student who completed survey considered dropping out of studies.
'Best Rack': University students' secret awards slammed
Previous "winner" of the award described it as "sexist and bullying".
Principals, teachers to consult on NCEA review
Consultation period for NCEA review to be extended after meeting with minister.
Half of tertiary students consider quitting due to mental health - study
56 per cent of people who took part in research considered dropping out of studies.
Mum found guilty over failure to get kids to class
She said her children were too sick for school - the school took her to court.
Gov NCEA review under fire
70 principals, dubbed NCEA Coalition, have called for the review of NCEA to be halted.
Teacher struck off for twisting nose of pupil with Down syndrome
A Horowhenua school teacher was stripped of her registration after abusing a student.
$23m for special schools rebuild
Two special schools, in Auckland and Christchurch, will be rebuilt
Teen faces assault charge after schoolground knife incident
It's alleged the 17-year-old had the weapon because he feared other boy would attack.
Student faces assault charge after 'knife attack' at Oamaru school
A 17-year-old St Kevin's College pupil faces an assault charge.
Comment: NCEA gets learning the wrong way around
COMMENT: NCEA review should put knowledge before project learning.
Comment: An education market has failed our children
COMMENT: Competition between schools is doing children no good.
Unitec council may be dissolved, Hipkins says
It comes as a shortfall of $19m is expected by the Auckland-based institute this year.
Focus: Half of teachers at a south Auckland school on verge of quitting
Teachers at Roscommon School say they love their jobs but want to own homes and start families.
'Bullying' claims over charter schools
Charter school supporters say they have freedoms that special character schools don't.
Teachers urged to keep talking on pay
Teachers and principals have voted to strike for half a day next month over pay.
Bulging rolls leads to new Hobsonville primary school, others to expand
Minister Chris Hipkins has announced a new primary school and more classrooms in Auckland.
Treaty claim over charter schools
Closing partnership schools will have a 'detrimental' effect on Māori.
Rotorua Girls' High recognised for governance
The school received $20,000 and professional development for the win.
St Michael's new principal a former pupil
The new principal attended the school as a pupil and has returned as principal.
Hipkins' invite to Auckland principals over NCEA
There are now 60 principals nationwide calling for changes to NCEA review