Schools miss out on funding as decile ratings based on outdated data - principals
Schools are hoping the Govt would use this month's Budget to introduce an equity index.
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Iva Ropati will start as principal of Pāpāmoa College at the start of Term 4.
Te Pūkenga welcomes Toi Ohomai and Wintec into the whānau
New institute committed to continued vocational education excellence in the regions.
Guardians of the land and sea: Te Puru students relishing kaitiaki role
Attendance up on days the education programme is run as students live and learn on beach.
'Put them out of their misery': Frustrated schools await foreign enrolments decision
International students under Year 9 may no longer be allowed under Government proposal.
Avon School makes move to online learning for rest of term
Pupils will study from home for the remainder of the school term.
School's biosecurity work and dedication recognised
Lynmore Primary School took home the Kura (School) Award at the 2021 Biosecurity Awards.
Education sector sees 'silver lining' in removing vaccine mandates
There are mixed views and apprehension from some as the vaccine mandates are to be lifted.
Principals unhappy with plan to restrict enrolments from young foreign students
Current system may lead to inequity and immigration pressure, document says.
Education officials warn mask exemptions being 'abused' by parents
Years 4 and up students wear face masks indoors and when in close contact with others.
Auditor-General slams school board that paid $450k to trust with same members
The Auckland school board was unable to provide any details about what the money paid for.
MIT students sent home after classmate tests positive for Covid-19
A deep clean is underway at MIT in Otara after a student returned a positive Covid test.
'Collapse of the NZ dream': Family went on holiday and couldn't come home
'Our everything is in New Zealand.'
Pilot programme set to increase diversity in animation industry
TORO Academy programme aims to supercharge Māori students in digital animation.
Serious misconduct: Teacher censured over sexual relationship with girl
A teacher is guilty of serious misconduct after a sexual relationship with a Year 13 girl.
Rogue 'parent group' hijacks school's bake sale sign to question vaccination
The message was written by a 'slightly naughty' parent group using a school sign.
The 90% Project: Businesses incentivise 25,000-plus staff to be jabbed
"Vaccinations are the best tool we have to plot a path back to normality", says one CEO.
Students struggling to retain te reo fluency after changing schools
A shortage of Māori language teachers is making the move to mainstream challenging.
Covid: Schools prepare for voluntary student mask rules
The Principals Federation says the mask rules add extra complexity for schools.
Christchurch teacher behind 'inappropriate' racist posts avoids being struck off
Teacher claimed the racist posts were aimed at stimulating discussion and not his beliefs.
Auckland Uni dean resigns from acting dean role over letter claiming Māori knowledge isn't science
Professor says his leadership likely to cause division at among Auckland Uni scientists.
Michael Neill: The plight of the humanities
Opinion: Studies in arts and humanities are in disastrous decline.
'Chronically absent': Inquiry launched into NZ 'truancy crisis'
Official figures in May showed more than 60,000 students classified as chronically absent.
'Checking the number of feet': Principal's drastic measure to find students vaping
"We would never jeopardise someone's privacy and dignity in the toilets," principal says.
IHC court claim: Government 'discriminating against disabled students'
IHC has been trying to sue for 13 years over disabled children's educational rights.
Proposed school zone change set to fix anomaly
Mum 'absolutely thrilled' new zone will let her boys attend their closest high school.
University exam markers warned to be vigilant after cheating claims
Hardworking students say they're being "robbed" if claims of cheating are true.
Tragic childcare death: Unknown how long 4yo lay unconscious on childcare slide
Coroner says it's not known how long 4-year-old lay unconscious.
'Takes the stress away of feeding whānau': Bay school freezers full of donated food
Six schools in the Bay are receiving support from Kura Kai
Lockdown lifted at Northland school after police callout
Police were called to the Mangakahia Area School just before midday.
'Huge waiting list': Expats fuel demand for private-school places
Private schools are shutting rolls amid "huge" waiting lists.
School ball strife: Eden Park stops booking balls after noise complaints
Noise concerns marred an otherwise successful ball, Auckland Girls Grammar principal says.
Free school buses planned for Rotorua, Whakatāne students
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'It's not our word': Professor apologises after using racial slur in lecture
Student left "incredibly uncomfortable" after lecturer uses the racial slur in class.