Anti-extremism centre director says Govt might be child-hating 'death cult', calls for resignation
It is the second social media spat involving Seymour this week.
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Top Auckland school declines enrolment application despite boy living in zone
The Ministry of Education has stepped in and told the school to enrol the boy.
Opinion: Do we have an educational problem? We need to be honest
OPINION: It’s time to roll up our sleeves and settle in for some hard graft.
How much language learning is lost during toddlers' screen time?
The average 3-year-old could be missing out on more than 1100 adult words a day.
Meet Reynold Yang: The 15-year-old clarinet prodigy taking on the world
The musician will attend the prestigious school in London.
Teachers turn down $5000 to help fast-track new NCEA guidance
Teachers claim schools do not feel confident about introducing the new level 1 standards.
Education Ministry boss assured job cuts to achieve Govt savings won’t impact students
The Government regularly claimed its cuts wouldn't impact frontline services.
How does your school rate? NCEA and UE results at every college ranked
Where does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?
Ministry of Education defends decision to hire new staff
The Ministry of Education has increased staff by about 1900 in 5 years.
Opinion: Is NCEA still the right way for our students?
OPINION: To describe NCEA as ‘world-leading’ remains a major stretch.
'Torture' of exams a struggle for students who don't test well
Most students who failed NCEA last year failed again on the second attempt.
Private schools: The most expensive tuition fees in 2024 and how much they've increased
The Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.
Genesis scholarships support students’ Stem education
Genesis Energy community liason manager Michaela Latimer speaks about the company's scholarships that help support Stem education and how the scholarships have helped the recipients and their schools. Video / Genesis Energy
'Unfair': Poor schools at disadvantage with donations scheme
A school donations scheme set to ease pressure on parents has made little difference.
Focus: Meet Belle and Ena Yin: The St Cuthbert twins with 18 NZQA scholarships
From excelling in subjects like physics, english and maths to extra circular activities like robotics the 17-year old sisters have mastered a juggling act many would envy. Video / Cameron Pitney
Opinion: What is the new Minister of Education going to do differently to improve our schools?
OPINION: School improvement is a thorny problem for government.
Govt is scrapping first-year fees free: What you need to know
The National Party has criticised the scheme since its introduction.
School phone ban: 'Students seem to be okay with it'
The phone ban is not set to go into effect until term 2.
Parents lay complaint over school's alleged over-sedation of epileptic son
Spencer Cauty received more than 10 doses of sedative at school 'unnecessarily'.
Editorial: Govt needs to turn tide in educational achievement
The Government can’t sit on its hands and needs to show a comprehensive plan.
Outrage after school rejects boy over long-term rental agreement
'Every child has the right to education.'
Police warn parents of grooming danger in posting back-to-school photos
Netsafe says some photos could be used to collect personal information about young people.
'Kind of annoying' - what students think of new school cellphone ban
The ban will be fully in place in Term 2 of this year.
Should the government help pay for school uniforms?
As school approaches, parents are raising concerns about the price of new uniforms.
Highlight of year dashed: Stabbing hero denied chance to go on school trip to Greece
Amy Law says her selfless act cost her a trip of a lifetime to Greece.
NCEA pass rates drop for third year in a row
Covid is being blamed as provisional pass rates drop across the board for the third time.
Editorial: Classroom cellphone ban gives teachers a fighting chance
OPINION: Despite mixed evidence, school students will have phones taken away this year.
Charter school plans: More radical than before - David Seymour
David Seymour is planning to improve on the charter school model but unions are worried.
Govt accused of ‘conspiracy’ thinking in sex education changes
Teachers union says no consultation or guidance over planned changes to sex education.
Summer reads: Why NZ kids are falling behind at school
New Zealand’s once world-leading school system is in trouble. What's gone wrong?
School lessons on the hoof
A Taihape school is extending lessons outside the classroom
Dr Cherie Chu-Fuluifaga recognised for work in education
“Never in my lifetime I thought I would be getting this type of honour.”
Ōtaki woman honoured for services to community-led development, governance and education
Mary-Jane Rivers says founding Inspiring Communities has been the highlight of her career.
Julie King's service to education recognised
Julie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.