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Editorial: Teachers dispute another tricky problem to navigate
A major strike would highlight the cost of living crunch.
'Distressing': Principal quashes 'patently untrue' rumour after staff member hospitalised
One person was taken to Tauranga Hospital in critical condition on Monday afternoon.
Hearing voices: Student stabs teacher to death in France
Arrested student said he heard voices telling him to kill the Spanish language teacher.
6yo boy who shot teacher tried to choke another - lawyer
More details to emerge allege boy swore at staff, tried to whip students with belt.
Is your child not loving school? Here is how you can help
Whether it’s a new teacher or class, here’s what to do when your child isn't happy.
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.
Teacher shot by student to sue school district, warnings ignored - lawyer
Staff warned administrators three times boy had a gun and was making threats, lawyer says.
6yo who shot teacher in US has ‘acute disability’; teacher's status revealed
One of boy's parents usually accompanied him in class but didn't the week of the shooting.
Finland is teaching students how to spot fake news
New York Times: Here’s what other countries can learn from its success.
'Significant risks': Documents warn of pandemic impact in schools
The amount of damage done to school's during lockdown's is significant, says report.
School truancy: Act wants on-the-spot fines for parents
Truancy continues to rise after Covid-19 saw attendance plummet.
Staff member at top Wellington school charged with assault
Police confirmed they had charged the staff member.
Teacher struck off for ‘boyish horseplay’ that included wedgies and tying student to goalpost
Michael Buckley rode on the back of one student as if trying to ride him.
'Heinous': Former students recall strict Aussie private school rules
Viral TikTok trend sparked by a video from a former Catholic private school student.
Sea change or slow lane? What NZ's new reading strategy means for our kids
The Government has signalled a move toward structured literacy.
NZ's literacy crisis and kids unable to read: 'Teachers ask me: Why weren't we trained in this?'
Our children's reading rates are dropping - is structured literacy the answer?
How many air purifiers have arrived in NZ schools - and who got them?
Five thousand air cleaners were promised. How many have been delivered?
Ministry 'recommends' schools enforce masks in Term 3
Schools can enforce mask wearing the way they enforce uniforms, advice says.
'More holistic view of education': Principals reflect on 2021 NCEA results
"It just has been harder for students to build consistent success."
Sacked, shunned, called a paedo: How misery continued for acquitted teacher
He had been accused of touching three female students inappropriately.
Act demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in power
The Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.
Dumping deciles: What's the Equity Index and how could it affect your school?
Schools got their Equity Index numbers last week but how does it actually affect them?
Mother's anguish over predatory teacher laid bare in letter to PM
The mother expressed concerns about the school's investigation.
Covid in the classroom: Can students expect extra NCEA support again this year?
'Range of measures' being considered include interventions from 2020 and 2021.
'Struggling to hang on': School illness battle as winter Covid wave begins
Schools report one in five staff and students off sick as end of term approaches.
Prison for former Dilworth staffer: 'I lived for 30 years fearful of the knock on the door'
Alister Harlow has been sentenced to three years, eight months' prison for sex abuse.
'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.
Pride protest at Bethlehem College over its gender and marriage stance
The school has recently come under fire for its views on gender and marriage.
Graduating teachers carry region's hopes
Tai Tokerau's education graduates share their learning experiences
NZ urgently needs a winter Covid action plan for schools – here's how to do it
THE CONVERSATION: An action plan for schools is urgently needed to protect children.
Marriage is between man and woman: School under fire for 'discriminatory' statement
But the school says the statement is to "transparently explain" its philosophy.
Truancy crisis: Fewer than 60% attend school regularly - Govt sets targets to combat startling student stat
Truancy in New Zealand has been getting steadily worse since 2015.