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Reading wars: Less than 40 per cent of schools offer Reading Recovery
The uptake of Reading Recovery has hit a record low.
Post-election deals: Priorities and bottom lines, where National might be pushed
Bottom lines, priorities, and leverage - who holds the cards and how will they be played?
More than 40 per cent of students fail NCEA writing and maths tests
An Auckland principal said there was 'definitely a literacy and numeracy issue'.
'Stop our children being a political rugby ball': Teacher's message to candidates
One teacher believes a lack of a cross-party shared vision is 'destroying our future'.
School drop-out 'crisis': Kids as young as 12 leaving school in search of work
'We’re really heading toward a significant crisis event.'
Election 2023: Act vows to cut funding for poorly-performing ECEs
The party also wants to rank all schools using standardised tests, which is controversial.
Under-reporting: Netsafe says online fraud actually costs Kiwis $470m per year
The cost has doubled since a 2018 report; Netsafe funding and oversight changes are eyed.
Heat limits needed to protect vulnerable, climate researcher says
As temperatures rise, more people will be at risk from heat stress during extreme seasons.
Coalition collision? Audrey Young on the tensions between National and Act
OPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi referendum is likely to be the most problematic issue.
Simon Wilson: Christopher Luxon and the truth about schools
OPINION: Schools have enough problems without having to deal with politicians' bad data.
Local Focus: Labour's Jan Tinetti on Candidate Camera
Transport, skill shortages and equal access to Tauranga are important issues for Tinetti.
Bongard Centre no longer being considered for social housing, uni expresses 'interest'
University of Waikato may pick up building Kāinga Ora no longer wants.
Luxon announces education policy in Tauranga, visits Aims Games
The campaign trail has taken the National leader to Tauranga today.
'Frustration' as school repairs go unchecked for months
There are 111 school building projects worth more than $10m still waiting for action.
Sir Ashley Bloomfield's next big move
Our humble health hero is getting a dose of fun before his next move.
Concerns raised about school's board after staff exodus
Ngunguru School Board of Trustees says that "change is a part of growth".
Her son felt 'dumb' and 'left behind': Mothers call for dyslexia diagnosis funding
"I was trying my hardest but my hardest isn’t as good as everyone else’s."
Opinion: Three big problems and four quick wins for next government
OPINION: Roger Partridge says solving crises in education, health, housing will take time.
'My second home': Fijian teachers move to Rotorua with Govt grant
"We are more than happy to contribute towards New Zealand’s economy."
Pacific early learning centre pleads for support amid autism challenges
Of the 20 enrolled children, up to eight may be on the autism spectrum.
Why public servants are remaining in an earthquake-risk building
In 2022 there was a spate of snap building closures, but these office workers are staying.
The team behind a tragedy: How experts help school children after trauma
The team was called in to help after the train tragedy in Mount Maunganui.
NZ's newest city: When we will be able to move to Drury East?
The Drury East developers are thinking decades ahead for the project's future.
Massey University gives Dannevirke school big tick for lunch programme
We were lucky enough to be chosen to take part in the research.
Teachers offered 14.5 per cent pay rise - but where will the money come from?
Fears are the money will be taken from other areas within education.
Editorial: AI invites itself in to stay
EDITORIAL: From health, education to transport, artificial intelligence is part of life.
'It was really scary': Students recall terrifying three-hour lockdown ordeal
“It’s scary. Nothing like this has ever happened before.”
Australia’s controversial teacher training overhaul in NZ's sights
Providers in Australia will lose accreditation if they do not include certain content.
'Wahooooooo!!!!!!!!' Eskdale School rejoices after Ministry of Education reverses rebuild changes
Eskdale School has been given the news that their original rebuild plan will go ahead.
Andrew Rogers: Science curriculum was and still is part of the problem
OPINION: The proposed education refresh is not fit for purpose.
Govt spends $1m to 'raise awareness' but not increase school attendance rates
Govt's school attendance campaign 'not expected to have a direct, quantifiable impact'.
Eskdale School’s been a ‘beacon of hope’ for a cyclone-hit community - then the ministry revealed changes
School leaders say MoE has targeted it for budget cuts for no reason.
'I’m not the only one': Mum struggles to access support for autistic daughters
Education is central to any conversation around neurodiversity.