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Principal quits over education 'madness'
A Castlecliff principal has quit the profession he loves after 24 years, slamming schools becoming businesses and the advent of National Standards.
History disproves poverty mantra
The recent small surge in reports recounting child poverty in New Zealand make grim reading, writes Paul Moon, especially as so many of the conditions blighting children's lives can easily be remedied.
Peter O'Connor: Prepare for war as teachers make a stand for education
2013 will see an escalation of an ideological war over the heart and soul of schooling in this country, writes Peter O'Connor.
Grant gives allergy kits wings to help
It can be stressful sending your child to school and not knowing if they will be able to avoid the food they are allergic to or if staff know what to do in an emergency.
Family celebrates school decision
A High Court decision overthrowing an attempt to close a girls' special needs school in Nelson is being celebrated by one Wanganui family whose daughter is enrolled there.
School children's safety 'paramount'
Education Minister Hekia Parata maintains the safety of children at school is "paramount" as she comes under fire for trying to close a girls' special needs school.
Mount Hutt College's Outdoor Pursuits Course axed
The axe has come down on Mount Hutt College's landmark Outdoor Pursuits Course.
Parata's closure unlawful
Education Minister Hekia Parata unlawfully tried to close a girls' special needs school by disregarding warnings they would face greater risks of sexual abuse.
College allowed to resume student visa applications
The High Court has found Immigration's suspension of processing student visas for study at an Auckland private training establishment to be "invalid and unlawful".
11,000 teachers sign against Govt plans
A petition signed by more than 11,000 Canterbury teachers calling for the Government's plans for the future of education in Christchurch to be stopped has been delivered.
Mac Planet: A very Apple Christmas
Mac Planet blogger Mark Webster's Christmas round-up of tech-related presents for yourself or your loved ones.
Jim Traue: Education not delivering despite many theories
Despite 40 years of investment, the under-performing tail is as stubborn as ever and will remain so as long as educational policy is driven by ideologies, writes Jim Traue.
Bible teachers dropped for preaching
The country's largest provider of religious instruction in schools has stood down three volunteers for teaching pupils their own beliefs.
Chch teachers unfazed by strike's legality
Christchurch teachers are not concerned about the legality of a planned strike in February, saying it is time to tell the Government "enough is enough".
Family's perfect attendance
Even chicken pox can't stand in the way of the Smith family gaining a perfect attendance record at school.
Bible-class stance dismays father
A couple who took their daughter out of a school class based on the Bible were dismayed to find her left alone in a classroom.
Xmas pay brought forward for teachers
The Ministry of Education have moved payday for teachers forward to December 21 to make sure payments with the plagued Novopay system go smoothly.
Eighth place for NZ education system
New Zealand has been ranked as having one of the top education systems in the world.
Dita De Boni: Learning from trip to la-la land
It's time to realign our educational aspirations with economic reality.