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Teachers union tells members to reject pay offer - strikes to begin again
The PPTA has told its members they should reject the offers.
Education Minister investigated over accusation she misled Parliament
Jan Tinetti might be the first MP in 15 years to be found in contempt.
Ministry of Education’s school attendance targets are 'unrealistic', school principals say
Politicians have been promising to fix declining school attendance rates.
Future of education: Why NZ needs to be there first
Opinion: An education consultant says the traditional state secondary school is over.
IRD, creditors chasing $19m from failed Rainbow childcare chain
Employees are owed about $640,000 as "worrying" ECE closure saga claims casualties.
Childcare waitlist warnings as 20-hours-free scheme extended
Australia is trying to poach teachers as centres prepare for increasing demand.
Commissioner to replace board of trustees at school which hired a rapist
A commissioner has been appointed after the entire board resigned this week.
Early Childhood funding will make 'all the difference' to families
New conditions around the 20 hours free early learning could save parents even more money.
Budget 2023: Video game industry gets its tax rebate, but it’s half the Aussie scheme; full tech wrap
PLUS: Tech industry reaction to a Budget that was slim pickings for the sector.
'A worsening trend': Hundreds of early learning centres close down
285 early learning centres have closed in two years.
Major reading test ranks NZ with Spain for kids' achievements
Kiwi kids are still mad about reading, according to a recent report.
The NZ schools dropping NCEA Level 1
A growing number of schools are ditching NCEA Level 1 to better prepare kids for Year 12.
Primary school teachers reject third pay offer
Teachers say they are frustrated by the lack of progress.
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.
Inquiry to examine why Abbey Caves trip went ahead
School outing went ahead despite heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings.
'This year is the worst': Schools hiring 'unqualified' teachers due to shortage
Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.
'We have got to run our school': 'Unqualified' teachers hired amid shortage
Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.
'Pretty dire': Early childhood teachers have little hope for future of the sector
Almost three-quarters of early childcare teachers think conditions will only get worse.
Student recalls fatal caving trip, describes moment water rose in matter of minutes
The boy's family were grateful his body was returned and thanked the emergency services.
Abbey Caves tragedy: Family of Northland student who died issue public statement
Rāhui put in place at Abbey Caves after body of missing student found.
Teachers rolling strike action begins today
The strikes are continuing despite a last-minute offer from the Ministry of Education.
Pay gap: Has sexism suppressed teachers’ pay?
Unions say teaching undervalued as care of children historically viewed as women's work.
WorkSafe investigates treatment of staff at prestigious high school
It's understood multiple allegations have been made against a senior staffer.
Beachlands South developer on 307ha plans: $2.5b infrastructure just the start
One narrow, winding road and no schools are the locals' two main concerns.
1000 students and staff close contacts of measles case
Close contacts who have not been fully vaccinated must stay home for a week.
2000 kids back in class this year thanks to region's campaign
A concerted effort by one region's schools has another 2000 kids in school each week.
Save our Schools initiative webinar
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
Half of students not regularly attending schools
School attendance has been under the spotlight since it fell to a record low last year.
Why a 'burnt-out' new teacher who quit after three terms may try again in Australia
More than 27,000 teacher practising certificates have expired and not renewed since 2018.
Horowhenua College fire quickly controlled
The fire has caused significant damage to the school's engineering block.
Roll-out of new NCEA assessments and refreshed curriculum slowed down
Educators are welcoming the changes which place more focus on literacy and numeracy.
Oranga Tamariki, police investigating ‘report of concern’ at Auckland school
“All students and staff deserve to feel safe at school."
'Rumours and lies': Teacher who slept with student maintains innocence
The teacher continues to deny she had sex with a Year 12 student.