PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe schools with the biggest fall in NCEA L3 achievement – and how they’re fixing itOur interactive graph lets you see how your school's results have improved or declined.06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandAdvice for parents - from the new principal of Diocesan School for GirlsSandra Hastie has plans for Dio - she's a fan of flexible hours and creative subjects.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMichael Johnston: University education shouldn't be the default optionOPINION: Around one in five new university students drop out in their first year.29 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: We have lessons to learn about parents in education22 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsNCEA to go: Govt officially confirms new qualifications – what parents, students need to know25 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsSchools are back – how does yours rate? NCEA, UE results at every college ranked03 Feb 02:29 AM
PremiumBusinessA career for the rich? Expensive training a barrier to plugging pilot shortage15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Data from most improved schools show stability, not resets, lifts results17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSearch your school: The most-improved schools in NZ – and how they did itOur interactive graph lets you see how your school's results have improved or declined.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFinal decision to scrap NCEA pushed out – why delay?The Government is seeking to replace the NCEA with a new qualification regime.11 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow does your school rate? NCEA, UE results at every college - rankedOur interactive graph lets you check where your school sits in 2024 education data 27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFather thought he'd found a loophole to avoid paying son's school fees, now he's got a $6500 billThe school chased payment for the fees through the Disputes Tribunal - and won.07 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Rogers: NCEA overhaul must confront deeper problems in educationOPINION: The review aims to stop schools 'gaming' the system by shifting to percentages.19 Oct 04:00 PM
EducationNZ’s Truancy Crisis: Why are so many kids skipping school?Papatoetoe principal on tackling the rise in chronic absenteeism. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Oct 06:54 PM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announces $58m top-up for urgent school repairsThe wider $413m package combines new, existing and brought-forward funding.22 Sep 02:52 AM
PoliticsEducation entrepreneur considered standing for National, challenging in Act-held seatJamie Beaton now says he has 'no intention' of entering politics.18 Sep 12:14 AM
PoliticsErica Stanford reveals new secondary school subjectsThe Government has unveiled new secondary school subjects on offer as part of a refresh of the national curriculum. Video / Alyse WrightWatch10 Sep 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Where are these kids going to go?’: Schools fear being swamped under Akl high-rise planSchools don't want to be left dumping prefab classrooms on sports ovals, principals say.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrade inflation? Report reveals surge in uni A-grades despite students 'performing worse' Half of all Auckland University grades in 2020 were As.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPatrick Walsh: Axing of NCEA needs to proceed with cautionOPINION: NCEA's architects aimed to fix systemic issues in school qualifications.18 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Bentley: Why NCEA overhaul falls shortOPINION: A top headmaster says theoverhaul is not the bold reset many believed was coming.14 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why NCEA's demise is a lesson in failed educational policyOPINION: New Zealand should not have persisted with a flawed scheme for so long.13 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengThe danger of overcorrection: Who will fall through the gaps if the NCEA overhaul goes awry?The Herald walks you through the key details yet to be determined in the new proposal.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt warned of risks to breaking up polytech merger: 'Similar, if not worse' financialsA paper said the proposed future appears to be similar, if not worse.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour MP has 'learned a lot' from NCEA emails affair – HipkinsHe hopes 'political point-scoring' doesn't stop future bipartisan work.10 Aug 12:14 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM and Education Minister front media during school visitThe stand-up comes days after a radical NCEA announcement. 07 Aug 02:30 AM
PoliticsTeaching basics brilliantly? Numerous errors found in new Ministry-funded maths resourcesThe Education Ministry said minor errors were not uncommon.06 Aug 08:25 PM
New Zealand'Huge backward step': Debate over Govt's new education proposalThe new system replaces NCEA with national qualifications over five years.04 Aug 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrincipals have their say on axing NCEA: A 'huge step forward' or a game of political football?Leading principals debate the merits of plans to radically overhaul education.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNCEA overhaul: Student reacts to changing of 'flawed' curriculumThe Government is replacing NCEA with three new qualifications for Year 11 and above.04 Aug 02:51 AM
PoliticsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour speaks on NCEA overhaulDavid Seymour says new NCEA changes "absolutely fantastic". Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Aug 02:30 AM
