New ZealandBack to Maths classWith a shortage of subject teachers causing concern, Lawrence Watt sits in on a college Maths class with an award-winning teacher12 May 09:14 PM
New ZealandThe smart degreesDanielle Wright finds out why a degree is still a smart investment12 May 09:04 PM
New ZealandDecile funding in for rejigScrapping the long-standing decile funding system for schools is now a step closer.12 May 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Dimwit returns to scene of the crimeSteve Braunias is giving a lecture tonight at Auckland University. But before that, he explains why uni was not for him.12 May 01:04 AM
New Zealand$15m special needs boost a 'patch job'More children with special needs will have access to teacher aides after the Government increased funding, but critics say it's still not enough.11 May 04:33 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tech devices helps kids embrace learningKids using tech devices in the classroom at Stanhope school in Mt Wellington.Watch11 May 04:08 AM
LifestyleMath quiz for 6-year-olds stumps adultsCan you solve this riddle about passengers on a train?11 May 02:00 AM
OpinionShaun Sutton: Teaching - where only best will doCOMMENT: It was a brave move of NZ unis last week to admit that they are not attracting enough of the brightest graduates to train as teachers.10 May 09:43 PM
New ZealandAssault teacher 'wanted respect'A teacher who was found guilty of physically assaulting a pupil in his classroom says he wanted respect from his pupils.10 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandOtago's $50m animal testing facilityThe University of Otago has announced plans for a new $50 million, five-storey animal research facility to be built at an undisclosed location.10 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleIs this the best homework ever?Were any of your primary school teachers this cool?10 May 03:15 AM
LifestyleBizarre response to student's noteHow did a note clearly written by a child get ticked off as legitimate?09 May 12:46 AM
EditorialEditorial: Get cracking to sort out our schoolsThe primary school system is in trouble. It is failing some of the young pupils who can least afford to be left behind.05 May 07:21 PM
WorldStudent violence leads to school closureA school in Apia was forced to shut its doors yesterday after a police investigation into alleged violence was launched.05 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandReport card: NZ's primary school systemIs New Zealand's primary school system making the grade?05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRich-poor gap holding children backStudents from low-income families are twice as likely to leave primary school without the expected reading and writing skills when compared with wealthy peers.05 May 08:07 AM
New ZealandClose to 30 jobs to go at Waikato Uni22 full-time jobs to go from the university's education department in proposal revealed to staff.05 May 02:07 AM
KahuReligious ban could extend to karakiaMaori prayers could be banned from the classroom if campaigners are successful in their bid to remove religious instruction from state schools.04 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi kids' maths results fail to add upSerious ongoing issues with mathematics results of children has experts pushing for radical changes to primary schooling.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's smartest teen: Life balance importantNZ's smartest teenager credits surfing off Auckland's coast for her academic success as she swept her way through the toughest exams in the country.04 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandTeachers spending own cash on studentsA majority of teachers and support staff are regularly digging into their own pockets to meet the needs of children in school.04 May 05:56 AM
New ZealandLabour: Overseas student critieria too laxLabour's education spokesman Chris Hipkins said the surge in international students has been caused by the Government relaxing English language requirements in 2013.04 May 05:27 AM
New ZealandPrimary school teachers struggle for jobsA survey of recently-graduated primary school teachers has revealed many are struggling to get jobs and are entering the workforce loaded with debt.03 May 07:51 PM
New ZealandHow I tell parents their child is failingSECRET TEACHER'S REPORT: High expectations can be a burden for parents during their child's early stages of primary school.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeaching crisis: It's a 'Plan B' degreeStudents accepted into teaching degrees have some of the lowest entrance scores across all bachelor programmes, prompting calls to mandate postgraduate entry.03 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: National Standards flawed but workableCOMMENT: We have a major employment problem in this country, writes Mike Hosking. Kids entering the job market with poor education never catch up.03 May 12:43 AM
New ZealandPeter Hughes new State Services CommissionerA highly respected chief executive who is leading an overhaul of the Ministry of Education has been named the new head of public service.03 May 12:32 AM
New ZealandHave our kids got the skills they need to start school?Multiple reports have raised concerns about the quality of literacy and numeracy teaching.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools to vote for new board of trustees13,000 people are needed to fill positions on boards of trustees at 2500 schools. Here's everything you need to know.02 May 02:52 AM
New ZealandTertiary path for Indian students announcedTertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce and Indian President Pranab Mukherjee announced the creation of the New Zealand Excellence Awards at Auckland University of Technology.02 May 02:47 AM
OpinionYour Views: Are NZ schools making the grade?Six years and $250m down the track, has the National Standards education policy been a success? Recent data shows just a small increase 02 May 12:46 AM
New ZealandWatch: Island Bay School The school that fought to keep out National Standards. Watch01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Adults try to read school reportsRainbow, monochrome, too much detail, not enough - the quality of school report cards remains a lottery, parents say - and studies agree. Here, we asked adult humans to try and decipher a range of real-life examples.Watch01 May 05:00 PM
