The Government has released new education standards to be introduced next year, tracking a student's progress and reporting it to their parents.

John Key laid down a challenge to teachers yesterday - sacrifice part of a pay rise so school support staff can have one.

Education Minister Anne Tolley says there is no money for counsellors and social workers at low decile schools.

A 17-year-old Auckland student will appeal a jail term handed down today for stabbing his teacher in the back in class.

An overdue law reform will remove the ability for criminal cowboys to set up a private school.

An Auckland church leader allegedly used phrase "Jesus Christ" during a foul-mouthed outburst at Sunday School children.

A new survey lists the kids' names which tell teachers whether a child will be naughty or bright.