Low school attendance proof of decline of NZ education system
The education system has been declining for 25 years, argues one critic.
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'Appalling' and 'heartbreaking': School attendance plummets below 40 per cent amid Covid wave
It was a 20 point drop on term 2 in 2021.
Poor school attendance and uncaring parents, ERO report reveals
A third of students do not consider attending school each day as important.
Opinion: Once world-class, the NZ education system is now a disaster. How do we fix it?
OPINION: NZ's education system is a slow-burning disaster, says Oliver Hartwich.
'Loads of cops': Lockdown at high school sparked by threat
Students sitting NZQA exams can sit them at nearby colleges.
Education researchers win innovation medal
Te Kāhui A Te Rūrangahau created a user-friendly guide for teachers.
Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern’s blue sky idea
PM Jacinda Ardern reveals to NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett her 'one big, blue sky idea' if she wasn't bound by finances or politics. Video / NZ Herald
University cheating scandal: Education Minister gets assurances over African ghostwriter’s claims
Whistleblower claims some students have graduated without ever writing assignments.
Catholic school confirms it has not removed portrait of alleged abuser despite victim's request
One victim's family said his only request was that his abuser's picture was taken down.
New job for principal who quit private school role during bullying inquiry
One parent said she was 'horrified' by Dale Burden's appointment.
Ministry orders daycare attended by murdered 5yo Malachi to be closed
The childcare centre failed to alert authorities to the suspected abuse.
The bank that gave away its $150m farm to Mount Albert Grammar School
Mount Albert Grammar School had previously leased the farm for nearly a century.
'Crude measurement': Why the school decile system had to go
The Government has scrapped the school decile system for an improved system.
House of Science: Hokianga holds first-ever science festival
Kits target rural schools where teachers lack confidence or resources to teach science.
Are open-learning classrooms actually good for children?
A think tank said the classrooms were designed to encourage more self-directed learning.
'Significant failure': School reprimanded for 'unreasonable' discipline decisions
The school says it has since taken 'full responsibility' for issues the Ombudsman raised.
From MasterChef comps to vouchers: How Northland schools reversed declining attendance
A campaign to stop Northland children wagging school is proving surprisingly successful.
'Earning half of what I should be': Teachers hope amended payroll issue is finally sorted
Some teachers were underpaid by thousands of dollars.
John MacDonald: Taking prisoners - school election changes needed
OPINION: White supremacist Philip Arps is standing for a school board.
Robertson Road School structured literacy teaching
Robertson Road School structured literacy teaching. Video / NZ Herald
Chronic teacher sickness: Principal says school 'limped' to mid-year with huge Covid absences
"To have six or seven [relievers] in a day is not unusual."
Think tank reveals high failure rate in new literacy, numeracy trial
Two-thirds of the 554 teens who sat the writing test failed it.
Auckland area's 41 best new, refurbished buildings
All up, architects won prizes for 41 area projects - the work was seen as outstanding.
UCOL's transition to Te Pūkenga 'going well'
A new operating model for Te Pūkenga is expected to be finalised in September.
Students solve method boarding and disembarking passengers on planes
The students ran 10,000 simulations of passengers getting on and off planes.
Nurses among those not being targeted on international education green list
Opinion: International students' return to provide much-needed funds but Govt plan flawed.
Leaked document: College says gender identity should align with biological sex
Pride advocate calls document "appalling" - MP says ministry will be working with school.
Christ's College students allowed to wear Pacific attire to school
Ie faitaga can be worn instead of trousers throughout the year.
New pathway for Māori keen on health careers
Genetics student Amber Te Tau is grateful for the support she has received from Pūhoro.
School principal goes door-knocking to fight student absenteeism
A Whangārei principal is breaking down barriers between the school and whānau.
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.
From Howick to Pāpāmoa: Ex-league star new principal at Bay school
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.