Healthy schools: How Labour’s fizzy drinks ban went flat
Erica Stanford says removing sugary drinks is no longer a government priority.
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'Frightening' Concern for vulnerable families amid free lunch uncertainty
115 Northland schools were under the scheme as of last year, figures show.
Christchurch school care programmes go into liquidation
Staff at MASH and CASPA were told the programmes had been shut down permanently.
Cancelled classrooms: Does your school have one of the 20 axed NZ projects?
Everything you need to know about the 20 schools at risk of losing promised classrooms.
Hastings principal to David Seymour: There is such a thing as a beneficial free lunch
Hawke's Bay researcher says missing one meal a week can set student learning back years.
David Seymour wants future where every student intervention is tracked, including lunch
His school lunches portfolio is top of mind for needing better metrics.
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.
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.
Letters: Leave food in schools programme alone; the ‘demise’ of rugby
OPINION: 'So far, this Government has done nothing to alleviate child poverty.'
'Heartbroken and angry': Principals respond to threat to remove free school lunches
'There’s no doubt in my mind that they come to school hungry.'
Thousands of students stood down - highest in 20 years
Assaults, smoking, vaping and alcohol all resulted in formal removal.
Is private school in New Zealand really worth it?
While one school costs more than $30k per year, its roll was at an 'all-time high'.
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.
School not consulted on ‘completely inappropriate’ redesign of major project
The ministry is reviewing 350 new school builds and renovations.
Waikato para-athletes to visit local schools
Three local champions are taking part in a Paralympics New Zealand education programme.
Napier school’s new playground will grow with its students
While the students may leave, their playground will keep growing.
Letters: Why poverty continues in New Zealand
OPINION: Suburbian response says much about the shameful blight of poverty in Aotearoa.
Socioeconomic factors are a proven cause of absenteeism
OPINION: It’s no secret that schools are desperately underfunded.
Surprising most popular extracurricular activity for Kiwi kids revealed
Listening to music was the most frequent activity.
Diana Clement: Tax and the gig economy
OPINION: Knowing your tax obligations when it comes to side hustles.
Staying in school until 18 ‘slows down ageing’
Research is the first to show education has an impact at a cellular level.
Non-Māori need to be aware of ‘privilege’ as demand for te reo grows
Full immersion learning comes with understanding the deep culture - actor/director.
Schools fear more kids will skip class if free lunches axed
Educators say the free meal is the only reason some show up.
Maths, reading writing policy not likely to make much difference - briefing paper
The document says international tests indicate more teaching results in worse performance.
High school's lockdown drill angers parent; specialist says more schools asking for them
More schools are employing advisers in the wake of the March 15 mosque attacks.
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.
How does your school rate? NCEA and UE results at every college ranked
Where does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?
Kura feel they’ve been put to the bottom of the list again - Tinetti
Former education minister worries kura projects will be cut.
Staff protest looming cuts to University of Waikato Library
People gathered at the University for a protest against proposed cost cuts.
'We’ve made our decision': Top school pilots NCEA alternative
The school's principal says the new programme encourages development.
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.