One less student: Govt plans reduced class sizes for Year 4-8 students
Teacher/student ratio to go from 1:29 to 1:28, 320 extra teachers needed.
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Longer school days with more breaks could reduce spread of Covid, says academic
Dr Mikael Boulic said a new study confirmed Ministry of Education's advice for classrooms.
'Significant concerns': Wesley College breaks silence over statutory manager
School warned of duty of care to keep students “physically and emotionally safe".
History of surfing v New Zealand Wars - the battle over our school curriculum
'There is a great danger that some students are missing out on big chunks of learning.'
Q&A: The big fail - how do we fix NZ’s broken education system?
Education Hub founder Dr Nina Hood and reporter Amy Wiggins answer your questions.
Statutory manager steps in at Auckland school amid violence claims
It follows concerns about violence and management of the school's hostels.
Students may need 'transition period' after new literacy, numeracy test results flop
Half of students won't get NCEA based on new English and maths tests.
New NCEA tests 'poorly designed for Māori, Pacific students'
Independent evaluation says design of maths and writing tests are unfair on some students.
'They would have been better off guessing' - why Kiwi kids can't do maths
Educators say we need to give clearer instructions to avoid overloading children's brains.
'We can't keep up': Teachers overwhelmed by school system changes
There are too many changes to the school system and teachers are not keeping up, say reps.
Focus: Secondary school and area school teachers on strike
Thousands of secondary school and area school teachers walk off the job. Video / NZ Herald
Stuart Nash sacked, attempted kidnapper arrested & teachers back on strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 March, 2023
Stuart Nash dismissed from cabinet, the big chill hits the country and how much time we’re wasting waiting on customer service in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Premium: Are Kiwi kids being taught literacy the best way?
Baverstock Oaks School Year 2 teacher Yvette Yu and parents reveal why they think structured literacy is the best way to teach kids the basics. Video / Dean Purcell
'Super burned-out': Hundreds of teachers to strike again
"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”
Posie Parker legal challenge, anti-co-governance roadblock & National's education shake up | Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 March, 2023
Legal battle erupts over Posie Parker, anti co-governance group finding it difficult to book venues and new common practice model released for teachers Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 March, 2023
'Big shift': New model for teachers released
Government is trying to address falling school achievement rates.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss dissatisfaction over education system
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
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.
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.