Govt’s cellphone ban in schools: What Northland principals think
Schools say ban has had a positive effect but question whether it needed to be imposed.
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Simon Wilson: Grammar v Kings is the wrong debate
OPINION: The 'elite schools' obsession dangerously skews our understanding of schools.
School stand-downs and suspensions jump on back of worsening student behaviour
Student behaviour is worsening, with Covid measures having played a role.
Former deputy principal cleared of bullying, harassment allegations
But she says year-long investigation into alleged conduct destroyed her teaching career.
Teacher admits sending naked pictures to students, offering them sex toys
He offered to teach a female student how to perform a sex act.
Feilding daycare teacher punishment 'doesn't give the children justice'
Fine for teacher who abused children in her care 'doesn't fit the crime': ex-colleague.
'Too fat to eat KFC': Daycare owner mistreated children, bullied staff
The woman has now been stripped of her teaching registration and ordered to pay $40k.
$700 per week for two kids: Daycare fees crippling families
'It's a massive barrier and it’s not really supporting women back into the workforce.'
Can private businesses build better schools?
Investors could be used to build more public schools. It's been controversial overseas.
David Seymour criticised for claiming foreign ECE teachers 'less useful'
The Associate Education Minister blames poor funding for low morale in the sector.
Focus: Kiwi ECE teachers lured to Australia
The Victorian government is offering incentives and financial relocation support to New Zealand early childhood teachers willing to relocate to Australia. Video / NZ Herald
Tauranga Boys’ College spends more than $11k on 'PR spin' in historical sexual abuse case
The school says such 'complex' cases require specialist advice to protect all involved.
Hot for teacher? High school educators exposed in racy photo leak
The kids will never look at their teachers the same again.
Maths, reading writing policy not likely to make much difference - briefing paper
The document says international tests indicate more teaching results in worse performance.
Staff protest looming cuts to University of Waikato Library
People gathered at the University for a protest against proposed cost cuts.
'Stern but with a huge heart': Tributes flow for beloved school principal
Principal Paul McKinley's death will be felt in schools across Auckland.
Public sector wages hit record high, driven by health settlement
A new report shows public sector wages rose higher than those in the private sector.
Is it time to return to 'old-school' parenting techniques?
For those raising kids in the modern world, you may have pondered the question before.
Diamond anniversary for trainee teachers
A reunion is being held for the 1964 intake at Palmerston North Teachers’ College.
‘Mum didn't know we took that many subjects’: Teen twins score 18 scholarship awards
Twins Belle and Ena Yin are two of the top 10 students in New Zealand.
Who is the right person to teach your kids how to swim?
Should Kiwi parents employ a professional to teach their kids how to swim?
Cecilia Robinson: Back to school and back to basics
OPINION: Changes lay groundwork for a more enriching learning journey - but need support.
How effective is fear as a teaching tool?
Yes, we learn from fear. The question is: What do we learn?
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.
Govt accused of ‘conspiracy’ thinking in sex education changes
Teachers union says no consultation or guidance over planned changes to sex education.
High honour for master carver who was once told he was a 'failure'
Master carver Clive Fugill has been made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Julie King's service to education recognised
Julie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.
'Making a difference': Rosemary Cathcart made an officer of the NZ Order of Merit
Cathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.
Letters: Call to transform Tank Farm into a Think Farm
OPINION: "Absolutely right to call for more transparency" on waterfront plans.
Port of Auckland celebrates first te reo Māori graduates
Pepeha, sentence structures, waiata and karakia made up the core of the curriculum.
Popular Stratford High teacher retires after 53 years
Raewyn Lightoller loved the Stratford school so much that she never really left.
The stories behind Hawke's Bay's most talented school leavers
Hawke's Bay Today asked schools to tell us about their most talented leaver.
'A dream come true': Whanganui teacher jets off to Chile on scholarship
'I was over the moon, a dream come true.'
Why 'legend' high school cricket coach refused a funeral after cancer battle
David Biddick died of brain cancer on November 30. This is his extraordinary legacy.