Early childhood teacher shortage as trainee numbers drop
Region to start school year with almost 40 early childhood job vacancies.
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'Kiwi mums and dads getting fleeced': Parents react to uniform price outrage
"The schools have a monopoly and they all have different uniforms."
School uniforms too expensive? Ministry investigates prices
The ministry is investigating whether there are opportunities for reduced prices.
Teacher shortage still critical in provincial areas
Teacher shortage persists in some areas when schools reopen next week.
'Asking for trouble': Stoush over new religious school on farmland
School would be in "the best place to market garden in the area".
What is the best age to start your child at school?
A school principal says to parents: "You know your child best."
Bill offers chance to clarify karakia in schools
Education bill set to revive questions around karakia in schools.
NCEA results go live: 140,000 students can see how they fared
NZQA results have been released online this morning.
Sarah Alexander: Pay all teachers the same or drop qualifications
Comment: Kindergartens have pay parity with schools, not so early childcare centres. Why?
Losing our religion: Is this the end of religious lessons in schools?
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says NZ is not ready for ban on religious instruction.
In the red: Report reveals local schools in 'serious financial difficulty'
Seven schools were flagged as being in 'serious financial difficulty' in 2018.
'Very red' eyes: Childcare teachers had cannabis in their systems while at work
One turned up with bloodshot eyes.
Cash and high-fives from Labour Party conference
Lots of cash and high-fives from Labour Party conference held in Whanganui.
Ministry steps in to assist Helensville Primary School
A Limited Statutory Manager appointed after requests for help from school's board.
Bullying, truancy and bad behaviour: Why Kiwi schools are lagging
The report is described as "sobering" and our bullying rates a "national disgrace".
School donations scheme aims to ease pressure on families - most Whanganui schools opt in
The majority of schools in the Whanganui region have opted in.
School used language funds for Hawaii trip
Clendon Park School spent $14,580 of Māori language funding on a trip to Hawaii.
NCEA level 2 maths debacle: Education Minister demands answers
Education Minister says the error should not have happened with a robust system.
NCEA maths exam mistake: MP calls for review
National Party calls for review of NCEA exam setting.
Family of 13-year-old who died at school hit by 'distressing' comments
Student who collapsed and died had an undiagnosed medical condition.
Half of Kiwis flunk general knowledge questions - test yourself
Half of NZ adults don't know basic facts in science, maths, history and geography.
Audrey Young: The curious collab - a Nat MP and a Labour Minister
COMMENT: The two former head prefects were always destined for success.
Editorial: Zoning the pinch point in education changes
Editorial: Enrolment restrictions will be the test but there may be beneficial spinoffs.
The great school shake-up: What does it mean for you?
New rules may force more students to attend their local schools.
Audrey Young: Why Chris Hipkins is top of the class
Chris Hipkins turns an electoral liability into a presentable plan, writes Audrey Young.
Plucky Kiwi hires John Key, unveils global online high school plan
Crimson Consulting hires Sir John Key and launches global online high school.
Why some Rotorua schools are turning down extra funding
"It's ridiculous ... it has not been thought through by anyone."
Measles threat to NCEA exams
Unvaccinated students exposed to measles may not be able to sit NCEA exams.
Principal quits as parents, teachers split into warring factions
Matipo School principal resigns after parents split into warring factions.
Staff shortages: Schools hiring 'teachers of last resort'
In 2020, there's a forecasted shortfall of 1000 teachers.
Generation Debt: Will fees-free change lives?
Release from debt will change the lives of the fees-free generation.
NZ's horrific bullying rate: How schools fight back
Foon and Becroft call for mandatory anti-bullying schemes in schools.
Tertiary education boost for Taupō with new polytech campus
Toi Ohomai Taupō is moving around the corner to a bigger site.
Victory for family: Neihana's choking tragedy sparks change
The tragic story of Neihana Renata's choking at daycare has led to possible change.