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New support system for schools announced
"Expert practitioners" will work with schools to lift achievement, but a teachers' union is sceptical of the government's announcement.
Boilers 'time bombs' in our schools - engineer
The survivor of the fatal Orewa College boiler explosion fears there are ticking time bombs in most Kiwi schools.
ERO: Schools lacking in special needs practices
An Education Review Office survey of 229 schools found about 20pc had inadequate inclusive practices for special needs pupils.
NZ waking up to value of Mandarin, says Confucius Institute
The Confucius Institute wants to get 50,000 people learning Mandarin by next year.
Changes mean no final year loans for some students
Some students won't get student loans for their final years under the changed student loan scheme.
Teacher warned for slapping student
A teacher who allegedly slapped a young boy was allowed straight back into the classroom.
Government toughens up on knives
The Government is moving to increase maximum sentences for knife-related offences while beefing up education and placing restrictions on the sale of knives.
New qualifications framework launched
A unified qualifications framework will make life easier for employers and people who want to study, Steven Joyce says.
Top brains only - varsities cut class sizes
Places at many popular universities will be restricted next year to students who gain top marks at high school.