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Fowl murders leave school kids in tears: Community comes to the rescue
Motatau School students were twice met with a frightful sight.
'We're everything': Primary school principals under immense pressure
'There’s no fat in the system' for smaller schools when other staff are away or sick.
Leeann Watson: Immigration alone can’t bridge NZ’s ‘employability gap’
OPINION: The education system is failing both Kiwi kids and companies, says Leeann Watson.
Victoria University confirms 229 jobs on the line, courses may be axed
More than 300 people attended a protest in Wellington today.
Do young people leave school with basic skills for work? No, say employers
An employer asked an apprentice to sweep the workspace. They said no and phoned their dad.
Back at school: Sir John Key signs up for new four-year Crimson term
'In a decade, schooling will look very different to how it does now.'
Christian teacher stripped of registration over refusal to use trans student's pronouns
The teacher likened transitioning to identifying as a judge or an animal.
Opinion: Science education is dying
Opinion: Why have we abandoned teaching the very thinking that can save us?
Teachers and Ministry of Education consider arbitration to end industrial action
An independent third party might need to decide on how the dispute could be ended.
Shaneel Lal: New Zealand schools are becoming a cesspit of hatred
Opinion: Racism, anti-queerness and sexism must become 'uncool'.
Te Pūkenga proposal would cut more than 400 jobs
The national vocational education organisation has been briefing its 10,000 staff.
School staff get ‘long overdue’ backpay after Holidays Act mistake
Teachers and school staff are about to share over $38 million in partial compensation.
Rolling strikes bring disappointment and frustration
The rostering home of students will continue until the end of the term.
Teachers refuse to teach two year-levels each day after rejecting latest pay offer
The rejected offer included immediate one-off payments of up to $5210 to teachers.
Infant suffers 'disturbing' burns after ECE teacher left hot tea unattended
The child required surgery and spent five days in hospital.
Teacher accused of pushing student cleared of wrongdoing at emotional hearing
The tribunal found there was not enough evidence to prove the charge.
‘Is this a story you made up?’: Teacher denies pushing child off hoverboard
Its alleged the teacher pushed the student at the end of a lunch break.
First XV player stoush: Top school fears High Court action, seeks review of principals' code
A breakthrough may be close in a possible precedent-setting case involving King's, MAGs.
Young, autistic singer inspired to continue famous uncle's musical legacy
He shares how he is overcoming challenges and finding solace in his passion.
Parents and teachers sound alarm over ‘king of toxic masculinity’ Andrew Tate
Education officials have been warned about a possible 'generation of radicals'.
Half a century of service awarded with Queen's Service Medal
Rod Graham has been active in the art and education communities for more than 50 years.
Whanganui illustrator awarded NZ Order of Merit
When she got the email letting her know she was on the list, she thought it was a scam.
Peggy Frew of Ōhakune awarded a QSM for her long service to local communities
Frew has been working for half a century for the Ruapehu and Whanganui communities.
Iwi, education leader Toa Faneva recognised for services to Māori
He credits his grandparents with instilling values of manaakitanga, tautoko and service.
Hukarere Girls' College buys motel for new dorms
Te Aute Trust Board have purchased the Wine Country Motel in Havelock North for dorms.
Paula Bennett: Five offences in Jan Tinetti truancy data saga
OPINION More than half of our kids don't attend school regularly - that's the top offence.
Shaneel Lal: Teaching Aotearoa’s true history in schools is crucial
OPINION Ignorance gives a false impression that Māori are getting an unfair advantage.
The mental health system failed my father. I want to fix it.
Johnny Cribb says he's been defined by the mental health death of his dad
Initiative making the step up to new schools easier for students
Whangārei Boys' High School students are the new mentors for primary school pupils.
First XV sideline abuse: Top NZ actor and old boy slams 'utterly unacceptable' antics
Annual match between prestigious Christchurch schools marred by fight, abuse, and slurs.
British buyer snaps up prison, school and uni contracts in giant $205m deal
Public-private partnership deal to sell contracts on jail, 11 schools, uni accommodation.
'Well respected' teacher assaulted daughter after learning of sexual activity
He turned himself into police after grabbing her neck and shaking her 'vigorously'.
Punches, homophobic slurs and abuse: Inside Canterbury's biggest first XV rivalry
Kurt Bayer reports from a highly-charged first XV grudge match that turned sour.