Education crisis: How bad has the system become and what can be done to repair it?
Parents around the country are concerned about the quality of our education system.
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Focus: Christopher Luxon promises to 'rewrite the curriculum' in education policy
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has announced a plan to "rewrite the curriculum" for school students. Video / NZ Herald
Kiwi feared killed in Ukraine, Scott Robertson gets top job & Auckland facing another $195M budget cut | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 March, 2023
Kiwi reportedly killed in Ukraine, the rugby world reacts to Scott Robertson’s appointment and negotiations after teachers strike in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Making the Grade: Why NZ kids are falling behind at school
Too many children are being left behind at school. What's the issue and how can we fix it?
The 'bottom line': Teachers share classroom realities in NZ's 'biggest' education strike
“You’re not just with the kids and that’s the end of it after they leave for the day."
Hammer-wielding youths rob liquor store, teachers not done & Pasifika festival returns | Focus Morning Bulletin 17 March, 2023
Shock after primary-school kids raid liquor store, teachers threaten further strike action and the Government explores raising benefit increases in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'Wellington only listens to people when they stand up': March aims to raise teachers' voices
Thousands of teachers across Te Tai Tokerau marched for better pay, resources and support.
Teachers' strike: Minister wants it settled but more strikes not off the table
Tens of thousands of teachers took to streets around the country in protest today.
Focus Live: Education Minister addresses teachers on strike
Education Minister Jan Tinetti addresses thousands of teachers on strike gathered at Parliament. Video / Mark Mitchell
Two, four, six, eight, what would teachers appreciate? More than just money
Teachers are striking for more than just money.
'I'm striking for our children': Striking teachers in their own words
Teachers strike over stalled pay talks with the Ministry of Education.
Focus Live: Thousands of teachers strike across NZ
Schools and kindergartens around the country closed on Thursday as teachers and principals took to the streets to call for better pay and working conditions. Video / NZ Herald
Thousands of teachers set to strike, CRL drags on until 2026 & are we in a recession already? | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 March, 2023
Teachers get set to strike, heartbroken family of cyclone victim desperate for answers and why the country could already be in recession in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'We must do better': 1 in 5 ethnic students experience racist bullying at school
Education Review Office says schools must recognise all ethnicities.
‘They’re leaving for the lifestyle’: Teachers are struggling to work under pressure
The role of school principal has high turnover due to the mounted pressures on staff.
Another 14 students unwell after raw chicken meals served at school
The lunch provider allegedly provided students with raw chicken meals - more than once.
How can we solve low literacy and numeracy test scores?
School test design could be making exams more difficult than they should be.
$25m boost for cyclone-hit businesses, at least 58 migrants dead in Italy & Emergency Departments under strain | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 February, 2023
Government grants $25m boost for cyclone-hit businesses, at least 58 migrants dead after boat sinks off Italy and our Emergency Departments still under strain in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
School truancy spike driven by Covid restrictions, principals say
Schools had told students to stay home because of Covid, so getting them back was hard.
Getting kids to school a rough ride in Northland
Buses running behind and parents trying to keep up with fees: what's in store this year?
The 'accessible minister': New Education Minister's goals and focus
Tauranga-based list MP Jan Tinetti has been named the new Education Minister.
Live: 'It's a bit scary': Rainmaker hits - state highways closed north of Auckland, resident tells of water at doorway
Auckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.
Live: Northland declares state of emergency; severe weather warnings in place; over 100 homes red-stickered
Auckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.
Schools hit by flooding: Who's making the call on return to class
Decision on resuming class up to each school, officials say.
NZ's pothole problem, empty building costs millions & death toll rises in Nepal plane crash | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 January, 2023
Record complaints over the state of our roads, the Government’s multi-million dollar bill on an empty building and terrifying plane crash in Nepal in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Tertiary fees-free policy appears to benefit wealthier students
The Government's fees-free tertiary education policy appears to have benefited those from wealthier backgrounds more than those facing economic hardship.
Teacher had 'no idea' boy on school visit was missing
Boy on first school visit found wandering in street by mum, Ministry of Education notified
'Significant risks': Documents warn of pandemic impact in schools
The amount of damage done to school's during lockdown's is significant, says report.
Six-year-old nonverbal autistic boy assaulted on school bus
Police confirmed they are making inquiries about incident.
Damning review into Malachi Subecz murder finds agencies could have done more
The Government agrees to some changes, but shies away from mandatory reporting of abuse.
'Concerning': Little priority given to sex education in schools, teachers say
A key finding was the amount of time schools allocated to the subject.
School truancy: Act wants on-the-spot fines for parents
Truancy continues to rise after Covid-19 saw attendance plummet.
Local Focus: Building Academy adds tools to students' belts
Gisborne high school's Building Academy is good for students and good for the community.
'Great sadness': Student dies at Auckland intermediate school
The school is working with the Ministry of Education crisis team.