The NZ schools dropping NCEA Level 1
A growing number of schools are ditching NCEA Level 1 to better prepare kids for Year 12.
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Primary school teachers reject third pay offer
Teachers say they are frustrated by the lack of progress.
Top Auckland school axes 'dumbed down' NCEA for its own diploma
St Cuthbert's says new Level 1 curriculum will not provide sufficient, in-depth learning.
Inquiry to examine why Abbey Caves trip went ahead
School outing went ahead despite heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings.
'This year is the worst': Schools hiring 'unqualified' teachers due to shortage
Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.
'We have got to run our school': 'Unqualified' teachers hired amid shortage
Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.
'Pretty dire': Early childhood teachers have little hope for future of the sector
Almost three-quarters of early childcare teachers think conditions will only get worse.
Student recalls fatal caving trip, describes moment water rose in matter of minutes
The boy's family were grateful his body was returned and thanked the emergency services.
Abbey Caves tragedy: Family of Northland student who died issue public statement
Rāhui put in place at Abbey Caves after body of missing student found.
Teachers rolling strike action begins today
The strikes are continuing despite a last-minute offer from the Ministry of Education.
Pay gap: Has sexism suppressed teachers’ pay?
Unions say teaching undervalued as care of children historically viewed as women's work.
WorkSafe investigates treatment of staff at prestigious high school
It's understood multiple allegations have been made against a senior staffer.
Beachlands South developer on 307ha plans: $2.5b infrastructure just the start
One narrow, winding road and no schools are the locals' two main concerns.
1000 students and staff close contacts of measles case
Close contacts who have not been fully vaccinated must stay home for a week.
2000 kids back in class this year thanks to region's campaign
A concerted effort by one region's schools has another 2000 kids in school each week.
Save our Schools initiative webinar
NZ initiative has held a webinar to launch the “Save Our Schools: Solutions for New Zealand's Education Crisis” publication. The webinar is presented by the report's author, Senior Fellow Dr Michael Johnston, literacy expert Professor James Chapman, writing pedagogy specialist Dr Helen Walls, and the innovative Principal of Manurewa Intermediate School, Iain Taylor. Video / NZ Initiative
Half of students not regularly attending schools
School attendance has been under the spotlight since it fell to a record low last year.
Why a 'burnt-out' new teacher who quit after three terms may try again in Australia
More than 27,000 teacher practising certificates have expired and not renewed since 2018.
Horowhenua College fire quickly controlled
The fire has caused significant damage to the school's engineering block.
Roll-out of new NCEA assessments and refreshed curriculum slowed down
Educators are welcoming the changes which place more focus on literacy and numeracy.
Oranga Tamariki, police investigating ‘report of concern’ at Auckland school
“All students and staff deserve to feel safe at school."
'Rumours and lies': Teacher who slept with student maintains innocence
The teacher continues to deny she had sex with a Year 12 student.
One less student: Govt plans reduced class sizes for Year 4-8 students
Teacher/student ratio to go from 1:29 to 1:28, 320 extra teachers needed.
Longer school days with more breaks could reduce spread of Covid, says academic
Dr Mikael Boulic said a new study confirmed Ministry of Education's advice for classrooms.
'Significant concerns': Wesley College breaks silence over statutory manager
School warned of duty of care to keep students “physically and emotionally safe".
History 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.'
Q&A: The big fail - how do we fix NZ’s broken education system?
Education Hub founder Dr Nina Hood and reporter Amy Wiggins answer your questions.
Statutory manager steps in at Auckland school amid violence claims
It follows concerns about violence and management of the school's hostels.
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.
'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.
Focus: Secondary school and area school teachers on strike
Thousands of secondary school and area school teachers walk off the job. Video / NZ Herald
Stuart Nash sacked, attempted kidnapper arrested & teachers back on strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 March, 2023
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