School's out for strikes - chaos for parents
More than 120,000 students will be asked to stay at home for a day this week after the teachers' union rejected what the Ministry of Education says is an 'excellent' pay offer.
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As teachers reject the Govt's latest pay offer, the Education Minister says they simply don't have the kind of money being asked for.
Expert gives education system top marks
Leading educationist Professor John Hattie has given a more glowing assessment of the education system than the Government often gives it.
Schools shut out siblings as baby boom fills rolls
Popular primary schools could turn away pupils' little brothers and sisters, as they are hit by the start of a new baby boom.
Labour promises bold new policies
Labour is promising bold new policies for the care and education of children to put to voters at the next election. Deputy leader Annette King says children currently "lack a champion at the highest table".
Children's Zone provides hope in Harlem
In an area where dropouts are the norm a school is making dreams of a higher education come true.
Plan to chase leavers as school ends
A new national service looks ready to start next year to make sure every 16 or 17-year-old ends up in work or training after leaving school.
The argument for science in schools
Is there an increasing mismatch between science education of today and the demands of the 21st century?
Student who gave James Webster alcohol named
The King's student who supplied James Webster with two bottles of spirits the night he died can now be named.
Lessons in birds and bees from boys in blue
Secondary school sex education lessons have certainly undergone a change over the years.
Govt to give $55m for extra university places
The Government will spend an additional $55 million over the next two years to meet demand for places at universities.