NCEA overhaul: More emphasis on exams, literacy and numeracy skills
External assessment will increase from 30 per cent to 50 per cent in NCEA.
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Bullying in schools: A blight on society
More than a third of students are still being bullied even in the "best" schools.
Schools mega-strike to impact 800,000: Govt won't budge
The first combined all-schools strike will take place on Wednesday, May 29.
D-Day for education: Big NCEA shake-up today to focus on learning, not credits
Students go more for quantity than quality approach in quest for credits.
Principals speak about violence and threats in schools
Principals say they need a range of support measures to cope with mounting violence.
Shocking video of vicious assault sent to 'terrified' victims
Students were brutally attacked by bullies. Now victim's family are getting gang threats.
Scots College headmaster accused of 'sexist' remarks ahead of girls joining roll
The all boys' school will be co-ed from 2020.
'Throw it in the drain': Student says he was told to leave kitten
Student pulled shivering cat after hearing meowing but says teachers told him not to help.
John Roughan: Level playing field may limit our stars
COMMENT: Education should not put the interests of schools above those of individuals.
Revealed: NZ's best schools - how co-ed schools rank against single-sex
A new ranking of NZ secondary schools places St Cuthbert's College first.
Taradale High School farewells long-serving principal
Community urged to welcome new principal with an open mind and warm hearts.
Focus Live: Strikes loom again as primary school teachers reject latest pay offer
Nationwide strikes loom again as primary school teachers reject their latest pay offer.
Three suspicious approaches involving students on Auckland's North Shore
Belmont Intermediate School issued a warning to parents and the local community today.
'I'm feeling kinky': Ex-Auckland PE teacher struck off
PE teacher told student she was "feeling kinky".
Much ado about something: Students compete for regional Shakespeare competition honours
Western Heights students tackle a 15-minute scene from "Much ado About Nothing".
Vietnamese students to study at Bay of Plenty schools
Two Bay of Plenty schools are thrilled to be involved with the new government scholarship.
New head of school busting out the moves at Girls' College
Dance has given Nikita McDonald the confidence to shake things up where necessary.
Auckland Dio revises hijab uniform policy
Controversy around the apparent hijab ban came after one of its teachers raised concerns.
Teachers step up to ease students' anxiety
New programme found 48 per cent of children "at risk of mental distress".
Long career in education ending for Whanganui woman
Diane Glennie was an early school dropout but went back to study and began teaching at 43.
Climate change protests: Will we let the kids down?
COMMENT: Will the national climate change protest by students achieve anything?
Hawke's Bay students strike over climate change
"Why should we go to school when you won't listen to the educated?", a sign reads.
Schools strike for climate change reaches Rotorua
At least 100 students are expected to go 'on strike' on Friday over climate change.
'Grossly inappropriate': 54yo teacher sent nude photos to 14yo student
The 54-year-old teacher sent nude photos to the student via Snapchat.
'Mum, doctor, seamstress, counsellor': What it's really like to be a teacher
There are around 30,000 secondary teachers in New Zealand, including relief teachers.
Teachers set another date for possible strike
Secondary teachers will strike on April 3 if pay negotiations aren't resolved.
'Spyware' required for students to access school Wi-Fi
School requires "spyware" as a condition of student access to the school's wi-fi.
Big Read: One night with the man who will change your kids' lives
Our schools face an overhaul - David Fisher finds out what passes for public consultation.
Whangārei teacher's husband with MS allowed into NZ
Whangārei teacher gets apology and husband with MS now allowed into NZ
Hey big spenders: College tuck shop bans students using $100 note
It's unclear what prompted the school to bring in its new rule.
Watch: West Auckland school fight involving a machete
Two 17-year-old males have been arrested after a school fight gets out of hand.
Memo to college students: Stop whining over ripped jeans
Comment: I'd be grateful I didn't have a uniform, rather than arguing over ripped jeans.
Low tops, coloured fingernails banned: School students rebel against dress code
Students say dress code "objectifies" girls who arouse male teachers.
Struggling to stay afloat: Primary school's $276k pool repair bill
Children are being deprived of water safety skills as schools struggle to fund pools.