COMMENT: Qualification introduced to raise student achievement levels to world class has achieved just the opposite.

The controversial charter school model will be expanded to take students who are keen on science, technology, engineering and maths

School leavers remarkably unaffected by earthquakes, surprising research finds.

A former Canterbury primary school principal who groomed a young boy before sexually assaulting him over half a decade was today jailed for more than nine years.

UNCOVERED: One worker revealed that he worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week for six months, earning just $5 an hour.

With play stations and computers hogging playtime, the importance of reading and the social and academic benefits that come with it are often forgotten.

The Government today appointed a crown manager to the polytechnic, citing a significant financial deficit and declining student numbers.

Mt Albert Grammar School will open its first boarding facility for female students in 2018.

COMMENT: Getting the right number of workers with the right skills at the right time in an economy doesn't just happen.

KIWI KOREANS: Korean students Shiloh Kim (left) and Yuchan Chae have been studying at Greenpark School for two years or more. PHOTO/JOHN

COMMENT: The day after he announced he was stepping down as Prime Minister, John Key was asked about his biggest regret.

Northcote College students see their research displayed at Auckland Museum.

Grab your cape and mask, one Auckland school is seeking a principal who is 'like Batman'.

Every parent knows - it's a constant struggle managing children's screen time. In Rotorua, there's an answer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Firefighters battling blaze at Wellington school.

Video games are more addictive than ever. This is what happens when kids can't turn them off.

David Seymour has disputed claims charter schools have been inflating their NCEA exam results.

Dare to Explore summer reading program at Dawson Primary School in Otara to encourage school kids to read over the school holidays.

Immigration officials have warned that students on work permits are lowering the value of skilled immigration for NZ's economic improvement.

COMMENT: This week's series on widespread cheating and fraud at schools has prompted many readers to contact the Herald. Here are some of their stories.

The provisionally registered teacher was caught in the act by police after they were notified of a "strong smell" emanating from her garage.

A Northland teacher has admitted she's an alcoholic, after incidents including two drink driving convictions, and testing positive

Halfway through the year, millions of Chinese students sit the world's most gruelling university entrance exam. Here's a look at what it involves.

After an exam season marred by mistakes, the date NCEA students will be able to check their results online has been released.

At least two more schools have been investigated after complaints about seclusion rooms - including one that was eventually closed.

NZ students rank above OECD average, but girls and rich students have seen their results drop.

Schools are struggling to recruit hundreds of teachers ahead of the 2017 school year.

One of NZ's biggest schools for international students has been given a no confidence rating after an inspection found "widespread evidence of systemic plagiarism".

A female Indian student who has tried to immigrate honestly to NZ tells how she was propositioned and asked to pay for jobs to get her visa.

An experienced New Zealand teacher has opened up about international education, calling it "a scam".