New ZealandWriting on the (classroom) wall in MandarinConfucius classrooms have opened for learning in New Zealand, thanks to a $250,000 investment by the Chinese Government.23 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandERO: Schools lacking in special needs practicesAn Education Review Office survey of 229 schools found about 20pc had inadequate inclusive practices for special needs pupils.22 Jul 11:10 PM
New ZealandGay netball coach sacked by schoolA Christian school's Board of Trustees has been told to attend a human rights course after sacking a netball coach because he was gay.21 Jul 01:06 AM
WorldSyria bans full face veils at universitiesSyria has forbidden the country's students and teachers from wearing the niqab - the full Islamic veil.20 Jul 06:35 AM
New ZealandNZ waking up to value of Mandarin, says Confucius InstituteThe Confucius Institute wants to get 50,000 people learning Mandarin by next year.13 Jul 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Vicki Carpenter:</i> Our children deserve nothing but the best from teachersTeaching is a privilege, but proposed changes require careful consideration, says an education lecturer.13 Jul 04:00 PM
Economy<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Why we all need to learn MandarinShould our first thoughts about our political relations with China always be about human rights and democracy? 12 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandChanges mean no final year loans for some studentsSome students won't get student loans for their final years under the changed student loan scheme.11 Jul 08:40 PM
New ZealandTeacher warned for slapping studentA teacher who allegedly slapped a young boy was allowed straight back into the classroom.10 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDVD helps new dads learn from parents' errorsThere's no simple job description for fatherhood, but Mangere first-time dad Daniel Brown knows the kind of dad he doesn't want to be.05 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew qualifications framework launchedA unified qualifications framework will make life easier for employers and people who want to study, Steven Joyce says.05 Jul 12:15 AM
