Budget squeezed by $3.4 billion bill for Auckland schools
Capital spending on Auckland schools could double from $160m to $300m-$350m a year.
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Daycare death report: Staff 'did wonder if he had fallen'
Parents deny Education Ministry's claim of earlier fall ascribed to pathologist.
Minister announces end of charter schools
Opposition attacks ruling, saying applications the only lifeline for charter schools.
Death threats for owner of daycare, as second incident revealed
Preschool owner said Ava-Rose was hurt on a slide on her first day.
Daycare tragedy: Family demand answers after toddler's death
Police and WorkSafe are investigating after 20-month-old died of a brain bleed.
20-month-old's tragic daycare fall: 'A brain bleed and we didn't know'
Parents vow to speak out after their 20-month-old son died following daycare fall.
NZ First abandons teacher title bill
Opposition welcomes withdrawal of a "fundamentally flawed" bill.
High hopes after education summit
An education summit in Christchurch has drawn hundreds of people
'Guardian' of education review appointed
Former National Party Education Minister named as part of an eight-member advisory group.
Sex-related complaint at primary school
The Ministry of Education learned of a 'serious allegation' in February.
School grappling historic misconduct issues making big changes
Matipo Primary School has spent months restructuring its school systems and culture.
One in 10 primary schools ask parents to pay for teacher aides and support
More than two-thirds of schools say they don't get enough support for all children.
'Serious misconduct': Police called in at Auckland school
Board of Trustees acknowledged what it called "a series of historical concerns".
Smarten up, schools told
Education Review Office says school Esol funding needs to be extended beyond five years.
Charter school parents protest outside PM's office
Pro-charter school protesters are calling on PM Jacinda Ardern to keep them open.
Trend to bypass local schools goes into reverse
School zoning tightens as population growth reinforces policies to reduce competition.
Former school board members call for government probe
Lawyers were called in when a school refused to reimburse a parent for stolen headphones
Prisoners build house, gain qualifications
The three bedroom house was lifted over the prison fence by a crane this morning.
Patea Area School's values recognised at Parliament
They received a certificate and $3000 due to their innovative curriculum
Push to get young offenders back to school
Youth Court education officers cut youth reoffending by almost three-quarters.
'Eyebrow-raising' wages paid to principal's relatives
Auditors concluded "significant improvements in cash management are necessary".
Survey shows support for teacher pay rise
Proposals will now be made to the Ministry of Education before further meetings in June.
Richard Prebble: Rosy report card gets overlooked
COMMENT: If reducing child poverty is the goal, why is the Govt closing charter schools?
Record 163 complaints upheld against NZ preschools
Officials cancelled the licences of 23 childcare services after complaints in 2016.
Principal thrilled by Pasifika NCEA success
Howick College principal Iva Ropati says Pasifika students benefit from a strong identity.
Pacific NCEA pass rate above 80% for first time
Maori success rate rises impressively but still lags behind other groups.
New school will cater for blind students
New school will cater for 350 students when it opens in 2021.
Teachers need 'whole level of new skills' for digital future
New approach needed to prepare teachers for classrooms of tomorrow, top advisers say.
Ministry accused of 'putting commercial interests first'
Report on complaints against ECE services will come out this week - much later than usual.
Uncertain times for North Shore school with only one pupil
"Commissioner has raised concerns about the sustainability of the school."
Villages for traumatised kids proposed to close
Children's charity can't afford to keep the villages open after giving staff a pay rise.
'Good news' on communities of learning - ministry
Survey finds a third of teachers feel their teaching has been strengthened by new groups.
Critics on review team point to big shake-up for schools
Taskforce members propose reshaping education agencies to strengthen links among schools.
Education Council's name change will cost $220,000
Teachers will pay higher fees for the right to elect members of the Teaching Council.