'Significant risks': Documents warn of pandemic impact in schools
The amount of damage done to school's during lockdown's is significant, says report.
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Six-year-old nonverbal autistic boy assaulted on school bus
Police confirmed they are making inquiries about incident.
Damning review into Malachi Subecz murder finds agencies could have done more
The Government agrees to some changes, but shies away from mandatory reporting of abuse.
'Concerning': Little priority given to sex education in schools, teachers say
A key finding was the amount of time schools allocated to the subject.
School truancy: Act wants on-the-spot fines for parents
Truancy continues to rise after Covid-19 saw attendance plummet.
Local Focus: Building Academy adds tools to students' belts
Gisborne high school's Building Academy is good for students and good for the community.
'Great sadness': Student dies at Auckland intermediate school
The school is working with the Ministry of Education crisis team.
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.
Auckland Grammar threatens to withhold school reports if parents don't pay fees
Parent alleges bullying by school during cost of living crisis.
Te Wānanga o Raukawa seeks independence from the Crown
Te Wānanga o Raukawa wants to better reflect the way it operates and works with iwi.
New job for principal who quit private school role during bullying inquiry
One parent said she was 'horrified' by Dale Burden's appointment.
EIT will lose name in mega merger
The longstanding institute of technology is set for a name change as part of the merger.
Teacher funding to schools cut
Hundreds of teachers will lose their jobs as student numbers are predicted to slump.
Ministry orders daycare attended by murdered 5yo Malachi to be closed
The childcare centre failed to alert authorities to the suspected abuse.
Principals warn of spike in students dropping out
Schools concerned as trend of students leaving for low-paid work continues.
Lights on, but anyone home? Govt's $21k power bill on evacuated building
The building has lights going all night despite being unused and vacant since May.
'Totally appalling': Parents demand answers from school which hired rapist
The teacher aide resigned last week after his past record was revealed.
Teacher aide who was hired despite sexually abusing two women quits job
He was a relative of the principal, but the school rejected any conflict of interest.
'Significant failure': School reprimanded for 'unreasonable' discipline decisions
The school says it has since taken 'full responsibility' for issues the Ombudsman raised.
NCEA online shakeups a 'bolt from the blue' for educators
The MoE earlier suggested as many as 80 NCEA standards could be provided as online tests.
Chlöe Swarbrick criticises Universities NZ after another student's hostel death
The student was found dead in her dorm room at Lincoln University on Monday.
Poverty, family background don't explain school exclusion rates for Māori
Teacher bias and low expectations are likely to blame, one expert says.
Internal Affairs lawfully allowed to use facial recognition tech
Drivers' licence photos won't be run through facial recognition tech unless requested.
Ministry alerted: High school teacher accused of inappropriate behaviour
Allegations have been made about inappropriate behaviour by a Chch teacher
Hearings begin on abuse in deaf and disabled institutions
A Kelston centre for deaf students is one of the institutions in the spotlight.
Dumping deciles: What's the Equity Index and how could it affect your school?
Schools got their Equity Index numbers last week but how does it actually affect them?
UCOL's transition to Te Pūkenga 'going well'
A new operating model for Te Pūkenga is expected to be finalised in September.
Mother's anguish over predatory teacher laid bare in letter to PM
The mother expressed concerns about the school's investigation.
Focus: Healthcare & schools under pressure as Covid numbers surge
Another wave of Covid-19 could be on its way with a new Omicron subvariant seeing case numbers back on the rise. Video / NZ Herald / Ben Cummins
Pride protest at Bethlehem College over its gender and marriage stance
The school has recently come under fire for its views on gender and marriage.
Education leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'
The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.
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.
The downtowners: 45,000 people making a life in central Auckland
The biggest challenges face apartment-dwellers in area one deemed an "amenity wasteland".