New ZealandStudents' concerns ignored by schoolAn Auckland school failed to act on concerns raised by two teenage students who felt unsafe around their teacher - six years before he was arrested for sexually grooming one of them and other underage girls.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher's depravity lost in systemFailure to pass on information at school’s management level was critical to the overlooking of allegations made by students.25 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldZoos drive animals crazyIn the mid-1990s, Gus, a polar bear in the Central Park Zoo, alarmed visitors by compulsively swimming figure eights in his pool, sometimes for 12 hours a day.21 Jun 11:46 PM
New Zealand$359m expert teacher policy 'epic failure' - LabourThe Government's $359 million expert teachers policy has proved to be the latest in a series of "epic failures" in the education sector due to a lack of consultation with teachers.11 Jun 03:42 AM
New ZealandPrincipal's claims infuriate parentsParents of a schoolgirl psychologically abused by her headmistress are furious she has denied targeting their daughter.31 May 05:00 PM
KahuTeachers biased against Maori pupilsA researcher has been shocked by the racist attitudes of the teachers she interviewed for a study looking at expectations for students' success.05 May 12:51 AM
WorldTeachers take food for pupilsSome British teachers are taking food to give their pupils breakfast every day because they are too hungry and exhausted to learn, says a new report.19 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandBad teachers in education law's sightsThere will be less chance of dodgy teachers resurfacing at other schools under legislation to be introduced in Parliament today, Education Minister Hekia Parata says.12 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldProfessor fired after screening porn at lectureA professor has been sacked after he accidentally beamed porn through a lecture room projector for all his students to see.02 Mar 11:28 PM
New ZealandClass reports confoundAn estimated 10,300 new entrants are just starting school - and beginning to learn the "three Rs". And their parents will soon have to learn to grapple with the fourth R: Reports.01 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGreen's $90m school planLabour has already given a conditional tick of approval to the Green Party's policy today aimed at low-decile schools, including free after school care and a free lunch.26 Jan 04:34 AM
New ZealandSchools already rewarding 'expert' teacher rolesSchools say they know who their top teachers are and have already put some of them in the "expert" roles just announced by the Govt.25 Jan 02:24 AM
OpinionViviane Robinson: Get it right and everyone will benefitThe catalyst for the PM's announcement regarding four new roles in the teaching profession is the longstanding problem of persistent and growing disparity, writes Viviane Robinson.23 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandWhat new teaching roles will bringNew "executive" and "expert" positions in schools could have wide-reaching effects - including more-energised teachers and reduced competition between schools.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeachers' misbehaviour: Secrecy to liftA Christian college that weathered two high-profile disciplinary actions against former teachers is welcoming new rules removing teachers' automatic right to keep their misdeeds secret.16 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrunk driver still teachingA repeat drunk driver who was caught driving while his breath alcohol reading was off the scale has been allowed to continue teaching.11 Nov 01:44 AM
New ZealandParata alone will pick new panelEducation Minister Hekia Parata will appoint all nine members of a new agency to replace the Teachers Council.01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchools cross the digital divideEvery New Zealand classroom will soon have access to digital devices - opening up huge learning opportunities, but also a risk of another "digital divide".27 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandRuling raises concerns over teacherA woman banned from seeing her own daughter without supervision is set to qualify as a teacher - just a year after a Family Court judge raised concerns about her parenting.25 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrink driver still teachingA four-time drink driver is among three teachers convicted of criminal charges who have been allowed to remain in the classroom.14 Oct 01:10 AM
New ZealandPredators on Teachers Council registerThe predator of Pamapuria, James Parker, has been allowed to remain a registered teacher.07 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMinister defends national standardsThe Education Minister has defended national standards despite an independent report which found teachers get them right only 60 per cent of the time.03 Sep 08:59 PM
