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'It’s about being calm and accepting them as they are'
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Māra kai in Whakatāne turns tamariki into cost-saving gardeners
High costs of living are driving the need for gardening programmes in schools.
Making the Grade - Test your NZ history knowledge
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Journal launches in time for new history curriculum changes
The journal has been written by a collective of established Māori historians.
‘Symptom of her illness’: Teacher shoplifted, took car as meth-addict
The woman walked out of a supermarket with a trolley full of groceries without paying.
Ex-teacher censured after wrestling student in classroom
The student said it was 'all in fun' and that he was unharmed.
Kiwi kids will be at school for just 8 days in April
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Let's teach the basics brilliantly, says Whangārei MP
Whangārei MP questions why our tamariki aren't attending school,
Shift from European languages to te reo Māori, Pasifika under way
New Zealanders have been learning less German and French, and more te reo.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers have their say on why Kiwi kids can’t do maths
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Heartbreaking': Pacific teachers worried about new NCEA test rates
Poor results in trial NCEA tests have been heart-breaking for teachers in the Pacific.
Students may need 'transition period' after new literacy, numeracy test results flop
Half of students won't get NCEA based on new English and maths tests.
New NCEA tests 'poorly designed for Māori, Pacific students'
Independent evaluation says design of maths and writing tests are unfair on some students.
Making the Grade: Second NCEA literacy and numeracy tests show drop in reading
Only a third of students passed the first trial. Did students fare better this time?
Bill before House proposes a new framework for three wānanga
The bill will increase wānanga flexibility and autonomy if it passes.
'They would have been better off guessing' - why Kiwi kids can't do maths
Educators say we need to give clearer instructions to avoid overloading children's brains.
'We can't keep up': Teachers overwhelmed by school system changes
There are too many changes to the school system and teachers are not keeping up, say reps.
Te Rauparaha descendant awarded honorary degree for te reo revitalisation
The discovery of an old manuscript led student on a journey into his past.
Richard Prebble: Improve education for the sake of our children - and our country
National's focus on schooling is driven by what matters, not by the polls.
Kids don't know alphabet because they aren't taught to form letters - handwriting experts
'We’d have happy children... children who were attending school every day.'
Premium: Are Kiwi kids being taught literacy the best way?
Baverstock Oaks School Year 2 teacher Yvette Yu and parents reveal why they think structured literacy is the best way to teach kids the basics. Video / Dean Purcell
Former deputy principal suing prestigious private school
A case involving alleged bullying behaviour at St Peter's Cambridge was heard at the ERA.
Multiplication: old vs new ways
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School board stands by four-figure gift to outgoing principal
The trustees said the principal gave consistently excellent service to tamariki.
MAINZ Auckland music school faces closure
The proposed closure impacts 27 current students and would put 18 staff out of jobs.
'Super burned-out': Hundreds of teachers to strike again
"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”
Number of children waiting for mental health support more than triples
There is a 'higher-than-national-average rate' of children receiving support in the Bay.
‘I try not to forget where I came from’: Tiki teen’s rise to top of prestigious Auckland school
Raniera Whiu holds his Northland ties close as he continues to excel at King's College.
Report reveals thousands meant for Kapa Haka trip spent on principal's farewell
“The Board also used funds that were originally raised for a kapa haka trip."
Stem students crowned champions after intense battle of the brains
Students created a car wash, a lightning detector and more in the competition final.
More teachers’ strikes for secondary schools
Teachers will again strike next term over pay and working conditions.