LifestyleTeen's essay on pizza gets her into YaleWhat did she say about pizza that got the approval of the Yale admissions committee?31 May 09:16 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Science a sore point in schoolsA former teacher is pushing for more science in schools. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 May 04:53 AM
New ZealandAvoid baby walkers: New guidelinesThe guidelines cover children aged under 5.31 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandParents stumped by kids' online learningSurvey finds only 37% of primary and intermediate mums and dads can see schoolwork online.30 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsBay teachers back rise for teacher aidesBay teachers want funding and pay rises for valued school support staff.29 May 08:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Encourage children's dreamsCOMMENT: Too little commitment by leaders and lack of family support are barriers to kids.29 May 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Gender matters in dressSchools should not try to suppress gender distinctions in uniforms or other things.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Birds of a feather, flock togetherA conservation group are protecting birds on Mauao. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 May 07:45 AM
New ZealandKiwis back gender-neutral uniformsPublic opinion seems to be narrowly supporting gender-neutral options for school uniforms.29 May 06:04 AM
New ZealandPM confused by gender-neutral debateParents mostly care about matching socks, PM says.29 May 04:48 AM
New ZealandTeacher aides: higher pay, fewer hours?Principals say school support staff hours may have to be cut if their wages are lifted.28 May 10:45 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister to get chiefly titleBill English will pick up another title when he visits Samoa this week.28 May 10:10 PM
New ZealandIs it time for gender-neutral uniforms?Schools are being advised to offer "gender-neutral" uniform, toilet and changing options.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMillions set aside to investigate payTens of thousands of teachers and school staff could be owed holiday pay.28 May 12:33 AM
New ZealandWanaka schools to get $19M funding boostAbout $19 million will be invested in Wanaka's school network.27 May 10:06 PM
OpinionNiki Bezzant: Cooking a basic life skillSchools are an important place to teach life skills like cooking and nutrition.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandVandals ransack school, leave swastikaThey stole the Maori flag, damaged the pool area and made a swastika out of tyres.26 May 09:26 PM
LifestyleGirl accuses teacher of 'war crimes'Her father wasn't sure whether to ground her or buy her ice cream.26 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandFed up students refuse to pay course feesCourse loses industry accreditation, now students are being chased by debt collectors.25 May 11:53 PM
New ZealandBudget: Most students no better offTertiary students say an extra $20 a week in housing grants will help pay for bus fares.25 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandThe secret life of 4-year-oldsNow We Are Four study shows mothers rent and move often.25 May 05:00 PM
TaxFamily look to leave NZ despite tax cutAn average Auckland family says the Budget's tax tweaks do nothing to help them get ahead.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools win more - but less than inflationSchools have won a funding increase - but less than the rate of inflation.25 May 08:55 AM
New ZealandBudget 2017: Education - school funding freeze overBudget designed to largely keep pace with booming student numbers and demand.25 May 04:00 AM
BoxingJoseph Parker to help hungry kidsHungry kids got to meet their sporting hero yesterday through Eat My Lunch.24 May 07:12 PM
New ZealandKiwi cryptography whiz off to OxfordA code-making young Kiwi has landed a coveted spot in an Oxford University programme.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoys could mean more cash for schoolsDocuments released to the Herald reveal details of a proposed "disadvantage index"24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKids lose tech classes, playing fieldsSchool overcrowding is shutting some students out of technology classes and playing fields24 May 04:56 AM
New ZealandBulging school rolls force zone shake upSchool zones are being rewritten to cope with bulging rolls at 43 Auckland schools.23 May 10:49 PM
RoyalsQuake aftermath: from palace to nursingAlex Steele realised in the Christchurch earthquake that she wanted to care for others.23 May 04:24 AM
BusinessBudget 2017: What schools wantEducation establishments are hoping for an end to freezes on funding.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLead in school soil: delay questionedThe New Zealand Principals' Federation say schools should have been alerted sooner.22 May 05:51 AM
LifestyleHow kids are learning about germs with glitterWhangarei students had fun learning about how germs spread for SneezeSafe Week.21 May 09:12 PM
LifestyleShould schools ditch team sports?Talking about physical education gets either: a happy smile, or a horrified shudder.21 May 02:16 AM
