New ZealandDisgraced teacher Peter Thomas gave pupil 'stolen' sex toy - studentFresh details of his misconduct have been laid bare in a newly released tribunal decision.27 Sep 05:27 AM
EducationTe Pāti Māori warns of ‘million Māori’ wrath over axed $30m te reo programmeLabour's Willow-Jean Prime: 'You can't value te reo Māori while cutting vital resources.'26 Sep 03:17 AM
Aged careExpressions of interest close for 'prime' Karori site after development falls throughThe former university campus was supposed to be turning into a retirement village.26 Sep 12:33 AM
PoliticsSeymour says parents could face prosecution for kids' truancyThe Associate Education Minister announces a new scheme to tackle a 'truancy crisis'.25 Sep 10:48 PM
CrimeInside some of the worst sex-offending by NZ teachersJust how bad are New Zealand's child sex-offending teachers?25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy did police not charge top Auckland school teacher after sex with student?'He’s groomed her to the point where she has been unable to say no', the advocate claims.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop Auckland school responds to revelations former music teacher had sex with studentThe Epsom college has criticised the Teaching Council in an email to parents today.23 Sep 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParents increasingly desperate as schools accept fewer out-of-zone studentsApplications are up but schools are accepting fewer students.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Company tax loophole must be closed nowOPINION: 'Sanitarium... should pay tax, just as all struggling people and companies do.'18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I shouldn’t have been so explicit': Teacher regrets discussing rape with 12yo studentsThe reliever is facing serious misconduct allegations for her conduct at two schools.18 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Get your ugly...face out of my face:' Teacher allegedly told boy asking for extra workShe's also accused of using racial slurs and talking about gangs and rape with students.17 Sep 06:23 AM
New ZealandNew NCEA Level 1 standards adding to workload for teachers and studentsFrom this year, NCEA level 1 had fewer achievement standards available in each subject.16 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandStaffing crisis should be addressed before curriculum shift, principals sayMaths and literacy are receiving a big shake-up, but principals say it's too fast.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Suspension would devastate me': Teacher fights to keep job after criminal chargesThe woman was discharged without conviction for serious misconduct.12 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandSchool's only male teacher is a winner with studentsTrevor Harvey explains what it's like to be the only male teacher at his school.12 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bitesThe PPTA says Ōrewa College is 'not alone in its plan to roster students home'.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The hybrid learning debate - should our schools just ‘get back to basics'?OPINION: Principal says 'resilience' is cliched, students toughen up by being in class.08 Sep 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The hybrid learning debate - should our schools just ‘get back to basics'?OPINION: Principal says 'resilience' is cliched, students toughen up by being in class.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOnly two children allegedly remain at Ponsonby preschoolParents threatened to remove children from preschool after fiery feud with management.08 Sep 05:43 AM
New ZealandShould a 5-year-old be able to count to 10 and accurately describe shapes?A big change is that both curriculums specify what children should be learning each year.06 Sep 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow much screen time should toddlers have? None, Sweden saysNY Times: Children under 2 should not be exposed to any screens, health authorities say.06 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘We have to get them up to speed’ – extra lunchtime studies for NCEA testsSchools have been running lunch and after-school revision to prepare students for NCEA.04 Sep 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Doing two jobs': Why rural principals want to quitOf those surveyed, 50% said they would quit the role within four years of taking it up.03 Sep 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: When teachers cross the line, the consequences must be swiftOPINION: Cases range from sexual misconduct to fraud, impacting communities' children.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSex, fraud and violence: 20 teachers fall foul of Teachers Disciplinary TribunalThe Herald takes a deeper look at 20 rulings against badly behaved teachers.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I consider you like a boyfriend': Dilworth teacher told 14yoPaul Artus has lost his teaching registration for his conduct towards students.29 Aug 07:00 AM
KahuFuture scientists and engineers gather for Tairāwhiti Stem eventSpeakers at the event, from Tairāwhiti, shared their journeys and inspired local students.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The real local council priorities; sad state of energy supplyOPINION: 'It is unfortunate that the dominant tower in the city is the casino tower.'27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrific mistake': Female teacher caught kissing a young girlA friendship between Erin Jarmey and the child turned into an inappropriate relationship.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon's numbers fumble as PM conflates maths and reading ratesLuxon was answering questions from reporters during his recent trip to Australia.19 Aug 06:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘It is fraud’: Students kicked out after spike in out-of-zone parents sending kids to schoolHundreds of parents have had to prove their residence after enrolment fraud spiked.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our children's education is not a political hot potatoOPINION: Is the maths curriculum overhaul a good idea?17 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldAussie female teacher allegedly abused 17yo boyFemale teacher accused of sexually abusing a student has been charged with more offences.17 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandWhat’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealedLunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.14 Aug 05:00 PM
