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Leaky school’s long wait

A leaky Auckland primary school says it was told nine months ago its 33-classroom rebuild plan would go to the Cabinet — but it is still waiting.

Vicki Carpenter: Shameful many kids still taught in mouldy classrooms

Vicki Carpenter asks what the boards of two dilapidated schools have been doing about basic maintenance.

Teacher's actions were 'unacceptable'

A 4-year-old's mouth was taped with cellotape by child-care staff, and he was threatened with a bigger piece of tape if he kept putting toys in his mouth.

Kids solve disabled access problems

Half of Kiwi kids not ready for school

At least half of children aren't getting all the help they need to make the "critical" move to school, a government study has found.

Women flock to farm careers

Lincoln University in Canterbury is known for its stubby-wearing students and land-based prospectus. For the first time in the university's history, females outnumber males.

Ivy League doors open to Kiwis

Each year a handful of our high school students gain entry to some of the world’s top universities. It’s an exclusive, mysterious process - but should it be?

Herald on Sunday editorial: Bilingual kids in the classroom a treasure

Editorial: Children coming into Auckland primary schools are carrying an undiscovered treasure - the ability to speak more than one language.

Things schools have banned

Puffer jackets are the latest in a long list of things banned by schools. Here are some other prohibited items.

Leaky schools decision due

Company denies liability, awaits appeal result involving Ministry of Education.

Classrooms with a view

King's School in Auckland is to replace its old boarding house and clock tower with a $30 million glass-fronted building with views of Rangitoto Island.

Principal denies fault

The long-serving principal of a North Shore primary school, who left his job after a term on sick leave, is being investigated by the Teachers Council.

Biggest bullying problem is...

Sticks and stones may break bones, but it seems words can still do some serious damage to young people.

There aren't enough teachers

Schools are struggling to find maths and science teachers, while middle management jobs are going begging as senior staff retire.

Murray Britt & Kay Irwin: Returning to rote learning 'condemns future to failure'

Children learn to use strategies to build a wide repertoire of mathematical knowledge, write Murray Britt and Kay Irwin.

Cash woes at campus

Ambitious building plans by Manukau Institute of Technology that would have transformed its campuses will likely not begin for at least 10 years.