LivePoliticsWatch: 'The current system fails' – Govt investing $140m to boost dire school attendance ratesMost of the Government's funding will go towards creating a new nationwide service.13 May 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Fund hope, not hype' – what secondary teachers need from BudgetOPINION: Erica Stanford announced $53m for teacher registration fees for three years.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland schools see literacy boost with structured approachAlmost two-thirds of teachers are significantly changing their teaching practices.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment proposes compulsory consent education in Kiwi schoolsFeedback is now open on new relationship and sexuality education in schools.18 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why students, parents are losing faith in NCEA systemOPINION: Students’, parents’ confidence in the qualifications system is being undermined.14 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Didn’t learn enough': NZ sex education taught on ad-hoc basisThe report shows two-thirds of youth aged between 14 and 17 have seen pornography.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTaking truants' parents to court will 'punish' poor families, iwi leader saysThe minister says only adults being genuinely obstructive or neglectful risk being fined.02 Dec 06:44 PM
New Zealand'Not fair or reliable': Calls for reform of NCEA Level 1; less than 75% of schools plan to offer itLess than 75% of schools plan to offer the qualification next year.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Shocking school stats underscore need for system changeOPINION: Unions blame charter schools; ERO report shows need for innovative education.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChronic truancy reaches 'crisis point', tens of thousands missing weeks of schoolMore than 80,000 students missed more than three weeks of school in term two this year.29 Oct 04:00 PM
EducationReport finds Govt lacks information on student achievement in primary, intermediateThe audit says better information is needed to improve student achievement.23 Oct 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The real local council priorities; sad state of energy supplyOPINION: 'It is unfortunate that the dominant tower in the city is the casino tower.'27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandState school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schoolsCabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major oppositionThe Associate Education Minister suggested many stakeholders 'don't want competition'.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry won't take further action over bullying concerns at Wellington schoolThe ministry is taking a 'proactive interest' in the school’s response to complaints.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEarly childhood centre’s licence to be cancelledCountry Kindy's licence is being cancelled due to alleged curriculum violations.07 Jul 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: AT needs an attitude change; Three Strikes justiceOPINION: 'We appear to have a bureaucracy that is not reading the room.'14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEducation Review Office to cut 13 jobs, union saysERO was directed to slash 6.5 per cent of its spending amid wider public sector cuts.10 May 02:08 AM
PoliticsWatch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warnsWork programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.29 Apr 04:39 AM
New ZealandLack of support: Northland principals hit back over bad behaviour in classroomsIt's not about naughtiness, it's about kids who are seriously disturbed, says principal.02 Apr 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Unruly classrooms mean our kids who want to learn are missing outEDITORIAL: New report finds Kiwi kids some of the worst-behaved in the world.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMust do better - NZ students among worst behaved kids in OECD: reportThe report found that behaviour issues are 'particularly severe' in larger schools.27 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departmentsJust how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale school ‘not providing an adequate education’Gloriavale Christian School did not meet criteria for registration as a private school.30 Oct 07:27 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: Act vows to cut funding for poorly-performing ECEsThe party also wants to rank all schools using standardised tests, which is controversial.20 Sep 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Once outside the system, you're stuffed': The Alternative Education issueOne AE provider wants to see a more individualised approach for students.08 Aug 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Inadequate and poor quality': Alternative education for at-risk teens slammedScathing report calls for a total overhaul of the system and more funding.26 Jun 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDo young people leave school with basic skills for work? No, say employersAn employer asked an apprentice to sweep the workspace. They said no and phoned their dad.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Exploited a vulnerable student': Ruapehu teacher struck off after sex with studentA school caretaker found the pair in a classroom close to one another.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki, police investigating ‘report of concern’ at Auckland school“All students and staff deserve to feel safe at school."18 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMāori child called 'thick': Teacher struck off for racist remarks, force-feeding kidsStaff reported 11 incidents of mistreatment of children in an organisational review.17 Apr 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Significant concerns': Wesley College breaks silence over statutory managerSchool warned of duty of care to keep students “physically and emotionally safe".05 Apr 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHistory of surfing v New Zealand Wars - the battle over our school curriculum'There is a great danger that some students are missing out on big chunks of learning.'04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandStatutory manager steps in at Auckland school amid violence claimsIt follows concerns about violence and management of the school's hostels.04 Apr 01:51 AM
