As teachers reject the Govt's latest pay offer, the Education Minister says they simply don't have the kind of money being asked for.

Leading educationist Professor John Hattie has given a more glowing assessment of the education system than the Government often gives it.

A new national service looks ready to start next year to make sure every 16 or 17-year-old ends up in work or training after leaving school.

The Government will spend an additional $55 million over the next two years to meet demand for places at universities.

Anne Tolley yesterday told teachers she would be 'appalled' if they told parents their children were failing National Standards.

Columnist Kerre Woodham finds herself in two minds about the teachers' strike.

Stalled negotiations between teachers and the Ministry of Education may even see students told to stay at home.

Striking teachers around the country took their protests to the street today.

More than 2000 secondary teachers have marched down Auckland's Queen St to rally for better pay today.