PM claims childcare providers playing politics amid Budget policy backdown
One ECE provider said the concerns came from poor Govt consultation.
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The PPTA says strikes will keep going as it looks through the recommendations.
School staff get ‘long overdue’ backpay after Holidays Act mistake
Teachers and school staff are about to share over $38 million in partial compensation.
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'No one's happy about this': Secondary teachers begin new round of industrial action
Students will be rostered home for the rest of the term.
Elite sports trainer had sexual relationship with teen athlete who fell pregnant
The prestigious coach had a sexual relationship with a girl 24 years younger than him.
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The child required surgery and spent five days in hospital.
Teacher accused of pushing student cleared of wrongdoing at emotional hearing
The tribunal found there was not enough evidence to prove the charge.
‘Is this a story you made up?’: Teacher denies pushing child off hoverboard
Its alleged the teacher pushed the student at the end of a lunch break.
'Perfectionistic obsession': Coroner orders school review after teen took own life
Coroner calls for change around the handling of distressed students after 15yo's suicide.
'Well respected' teacher assaulted daughter after learning of sexual activity
He turned himself into police after grabbing her neck and shaking her 'vigorously'.
Teachers union tells members to reject pay offer - strikes to begin again
The PPTA has told its members they should reject the offers.
WBHS employment dispute: Order for destruction of key documents wrong, court rules
Employment Relations Authority's order against a learning support helper has been quashed.
Future of education: Why NZ needs to be there first
Opinion: An education consultant says the traditional state secondary school is over.
Govt’s 20 hours-free childcare expansion could force closures - sector leaders
Leaders have written to ministers, requesting an urgent meeting.
Revealed: Female sex offender teacher also inappropriate with other students
The teacher was convicted of engaging sexually with multiple students at the school.
Budget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?
The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?
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‘Time for Truth’: Act releases Alternative Budget featuring tax cuts, prison boost
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Sliding into success? Council-provided Splash Planet becomes temporary EIT classroom
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Wintec Te Pūkenga celebrates 30-year nursing milestone
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The NZ schools dropping NCEA Level 1
A growing number of schools are ditching NCEA Level 1 to better prepare kids for Year 12.
Take it easy on people dealing with Abbey Caves tragedy, psychology lecturer says
Talk about feelings after traumatic events like the Abbey Caves tragedy, expert says.
'This year is the worst': Schools hiring 'unqualified' teachers due to shortage
Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.
'We have got to run our school': 'Unqualified' teachers hired amid shortage
Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.
'Pretty dire': Early childhood teachers have little hope for future of the sector
Almost three-quarters of early childcare teachers think conditions will only get worse.
Pay gap: Has sexism suppressed teachers’ pay?
Unions say teaching undervalued as care of children historically viewed as women's work.
WorkSafe investigates treatment of staff at prestigious high school
It's understood multiple allegations have been made against a senior staffer.
'Incredibly humbled': School's new mini-golf course after $5k koha from iwi
A kind donation adds new learning opportunities for this school.
Teacher struck off for catfishing co-workers, posed as Tinder hunk
While pretending to be a man, the teacher had an online relationship with a colleague.
Why a 'burnt-out' new teacher who quit after three terms may try again in Australia
More than 27,000 teacher practising certificates have expired and not renewed since 2018.
'Education crisis': Report calls for overhaul of everything from curriculum to teacher training
Too many students are leaving school ill-prepared for tertiary study, work and life.