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School bus operators try to steer through driver shortages
School transport operators are upset with the lack of financial support against Omicron.
School transport operators are upset with the lack of financial support against Omicron.
Glenn Marshall was 17 when teacher Pinky Green asked him to tie him naked to a chair.
Northland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.
Teacher shortages and parents not testing children concern Bay of Plenty teachers.
There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.
The Ministry of Education has released a snapshot of establishments dealing with Covid.
Current system may lead to inequity and immigration pressure, document says.
"Small centres needed only one or two teachers to be positive and they'll have to close"..
Unvaccinated kids have been distressed to find they can't play sport for school.
The teen's mother and a teacher were just metres away when he was stabbed by a student.
56 students have been told they will have no schooling for at least the first term.
Te Mata School principal is cautiously optimistic after no new Covid cases in the region.
Schoolchildren of all ages are often choosing to wear masks even if they don't have to.
the Education Ministry received 735 home-schooling applications in January.
Northland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.
Claim process is too costly, confusing and slow to get teachers into the country.
Pt Chevalier School principal Stephen Lethbridge says while some teachers, parents and kids may be nervous about returning to school, they have measures in place to overcome any Covid challenges. Video / NZ Herald
Three other staff members are now isolating.
The issue has resulted in an urgent request to ministers to give advice to parents.
"Medically fragile" students will need extra help to stay safe in school, principal says.
Years 4 and up students wear face masks indoors and when in close contact with others.
NZQA provisional data shows results down on 2020 but up on 2019.
"I have to make sure that none of these kids miss out."
Schools have been asked to raise any air quality concerns with the Ministry of Education.
Frimley School in Hawke's Bay wins major prize for bold education concept.
Pandemic has seen an unprecedented "spike" in teachers staying in the classroom.
Response from 90.8% of Northland schools shows 6.7% of teachers have refused vaccination.
About 2 per cent of 22,000 students have indicated they do not intend to get the vaccine.
Manaia View School principal wins a crystal trophy and $10000 grant in an online ceremony.
The classroom space was cleaned on Monday night, further deep clean this evening.