'We’ve made our decision': Top school pilots NCEA alternative
The school's principal says the new programme encourages development.
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Ministry of Education defends decision to hire new staff
The Ministry of Education has increased staff by about 1900 in 5 years.
Mangawhai high school may be open by early 2025
Independent school would cater to students who now travel to access secondary education.
Opinion: Is NCEA still the right way for our students?
OPINION: To describe NCEA as ‘world-leading’ remains a major stretch.
Far North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continue
News snippets from the Far North.
'Stern but with a huge heart': Tributes flow for beloved school principal
Principal Paul McKinley's death will be felt in schools across Auckland.
'Bordering on crisis': Luxon announces review of school property system
PM and Education Minister made the announcement today.
'Unprecedented': Private NZ schools group wins 46 Cambridge Exams awards
ACG celebrates 46 awards - including 14 top in world prizes.
Explained: What students are actually required to learn in sex ed
First of all, it’s not all about sex.
'Devastating loss': Beloved Auckland high school principal dies suddenly
The school will remain open tomorrow for students that needed support.
'It's about survival': Kids as young as 11 working as farm hands to help feed family
No warm clothes, hungry bellies and working on farms is some children's daily reality.
'Absurd': Fast-growing school hits out after Govt puts 'essential' builds on hold
Education sector should not be the target of 'cost-cutting', says principal
Diamond anniversary for trainee teachers
A reunion is being held for the 1964 intake at Palmerston North Teachers’ College.
Private schools: The most expensive tuition fees in 2024 and how much they've increased
The Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.
Uni students blindsided by late cancellation of teaching course
'I thought this would be the start of a brand new pathway and a way of giving back...'
School phone ban: The case for getting rid of the ‘distraction machine’
A US researcher explains why he thinks technology is driving a youth mental health crisis.
Universities at risk of running out of money
New Zealand unis are at risk of running out of cash to pay their bills this year.
'Senseless and cowardly act of violence': Marcellin College responds to attack on student
'We condemn this senseless and cowardly act of violence.'
Māori immersion school moving in sparks controversy in tight-knit community
Residents claimed the move will create stormwater, noise, sewerage and traffic issues.
'Bunch of cowards': Councillor condemns 10-person pack attack on boy by rival school students
The young victim was allegedly struck on the head with a bottle and stomped on.
Long-running feud between couple and school leads to $25k payout
What started as an information request spiralled into multiple investigations.
'Absolute nonsense': Hipkins slams Luxon's $200b hole claim
Christopher Luxon delivered his first state of the nation address as Prime Minister.
Mother's plea after son savagely beaten by rival student mob
A boy was allegedly struck on the head with a bottle and stomped on.
Auckland student top of the world in religious studies
Christian Domilies aced his exams and got the world's highest score in religious studies.
School principals offered ‘wellbeing’ training at Fiji resort
Overseas courses expand after $6000-a-year professional development fund begins.
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
Being a homeschool parent: 'We reap what we sow'
A Tongan homeschool mum is encouraging other Pasifika families to look into homeschooling.
Two students expelled from school after brutal attack
Two students involved in an attack on another student have been excluded from school.
Renowned teacher and principal Te Aorere Awi Riddell has died
Awi Riddell forged a long career in education, with a particular focus on young Māori men.
Tackling truancy: Why fines are looming for parents
Seymour and Luxon both favour greater use of fining parents to fix truancy.
Real-life experiences in native bush
A one-day school has been introduced for children who are not students at the school.
Person charged with assaulting police officer after school brawl
A Hamilton college went into lockdown after a brawl.
$750k spent, nothing to show: Govt cost-cutting hits schools
Frustrated principal says build is back to square one.
University of Otago appoints first Deputy-Vice Chancellor Māori
Jacinta Ruru has been appointed as the University of Otago's Deputy-Vice Chancellor Māori.