Latest from Ministry of Education

Institute issues face masks to students

Free face masks and hand sanitiser for students who have been in China.

Coronavirus warning to NZ schools: Keep students away for 14 days

Any at-risk children or teachers should stay away for 14 days.

Troubled Kamo High School loses principal

Parents at Kamo High School told of principal's resignation a day before classes resume

Early childhood teacher shortage as trainee numbers drop

Region to start school year with almost 40 early childhood job vacancies.

'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".

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.