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'Teething problems' hit English exam

Some technical issues hit students sitting the digital version of NCEA English Level 1 this morning.

Pupil confident ahead of big exam day

"I'm feeling well prepared," says Zoe Tinkler on the eve of the start of her NCEA exams.

Brave new digital world of the classroom

COMMENT: Do we need to prepare children to be responsible, safe and secure in the new global, digital world?

Daycares warned on risks of large trees

The Early Childhood Council will be advising members with large trees on their properties to include these in their daily hazard-management routines.

Child ran for his life as tree fell

A boy describes the dreadful moment a tree crashed down onto friends at an Auckland daycare playground.

Teacher censured after supervision failure

A childcare centre manager who left children unsupervised - one was eventually found on the street by members of the public - is not

Teacher censured after angry outburst

Enraged teacher picked up student and carried him out of classroom.

Daycare owner admits tree concerns

The tree which fell on children at a daycare today had not produced leaves for three years.

Children need 'cuddles' after tree falls

An early childhood education network has said special attention needs to be paid to the children involved in a tree toppling on a kids' play area in Auckland.

School charges for pre-schoolers

An Auckland primary school is asking parents to fork out up to $100 for a transition-to-school programme for under 5s.

Labour's plan for redundant workers

Labour is set to outline plans to offer free re-training to workers whose jobs are overtaken by technological advances - on top of its 3-years free tertiary education plan.

Have your say on early childhood education

Consultation has begun on an update of the 20-year-old early childhood education curriculum.

Cocaine teacher allowed back at school

A Kiwi teacher found carrying cocaine in his rugby bag on a rowdy night out in Hong Kong is allowed to teach at New Zealand schools.

Property website help parents with decile system

Parents can be misled by the school decile system, says a new website.

Christchurch school in search of next Zuckerberg

From next year, all Selwyn House School pupils from the pre-school to Year 8 will be taught mechatronics.

Novopay blunder: Joyce orders investigation

A massive privacy breach has struck the beleaguered Novopay school payroll with personal details of staff members sent to wrong schools.

Mum: 'I just wanted children protected'

The mum whose complaint about a cell-like seclusion room at a primary school sparked a proposed law change says it's "what she wanted most".

Pupils locked in 'cell': End of seclusion

Exclusive: Herald investigation sparks legislative change banning punishment rooms in Kiwi schools.