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Top Auckland school axes 'dumbed down' NCEA for its own diploma
St Cuthbert's says new Level 1 curriculum will not provide sufficient, in-depth learning.
St Cuthbert's says new Level 1 curriculum will not provide sufficient, in-depth learning.
School outing went ahead despite heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings.
Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.
Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.
Almost three-quarters of early childcare teachers think conditions will only get worse.
The boy's family were grateful his body was returned and thanked the emergency services.
Rāhui put in place at Abbey Caves after body of missing student found.
The strikes are continuing despite a last-minute offer from the Ministry of Education.
Unions say teaching undervalued as care of children historically viewed as women's work.
Close contacts who have not been fully vaccinated must stay home for a week.
A concerted effort by one region's schools has another 2000 kids in school each week.
NZ initiative has held a webinar to launch the “Save Our Schools: Solutions for New Zealand's Education Crisis” publication. The webinar is presented by the report's author, Senior Fellow Dr Michael Johnston, literacy expert Professor James Chapman, writing pedagogy specialist Dr Helen Walls, and the innovative Principal of Manurewa Intermediate School, Iain Taylor. Video / NZ Initiative
School attendance has been under the spotlight since it fell to a record low last year.
More than 27,000 teacher practising certificates have expired and not renewed since 2018.
The fire has caused significant damage to the school's engineering block.
Educators are welcoming the changes which place more focus on literacy and numeracy.
“All students and staff deserve to feel safe at school."
The teacher continues to deny she had sex with a Year 12 student.
School warned of duty of care to keep students “physically and emotionally safe".
Education Hub founder Dr Nina Hood and reporter Amy Wiggins answer your questions.
'There is a great danger that some students are missing out on big chunks of learning.'
It follows concerns about violence and management of the school's hostels.
Half of students won't get NCEA based on new English and maths tests.
Independent evaluation says design of maths and writing tests are unfair on some students.
Educators say we need to give clearer instructions to avoid overloading children's brains.
There are too many changes to the school system and teachers are not keeping up, say reps.
Thousands of secondary school and area school teachers walk off the job. Video / NZ Herald
Stuart Nash dismissed from cabinet, the big chill hits the country and how much time we’re wasting waiting on customer service in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Baverstock Oaks School Year 2 teacher Yvette Yu and parents reveal why they think structured literacy is the best way to teach kids the basics. Video / Dean Purcell
"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”