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Principal accessed porn for 'escapsim'

By disabling the filter, pupils as young as 5 would have had no blocking system in place.

That's one educational striptease

This biology teacher has her own way of teaching about the human body.

Labour wants qualified ECEs

Labour wants a minimum qualification requirement for all early childhood educators, seeking to curb the rapid growth of taxpayer-subsidised nannies and au pairs.

Doors shut to junior boarders

"After a continuing and comprehensive review of the current situation, the board have decided that it is untenable for the trust to continue to provide the supportive environment that is required."

Morning teas to safeguard kiwi

The morning tea will raise funds for Kiwis for kiwi, the national charity that works to protect the national bird and its habitat.

Hato Petera to close its junior boarding facility

Troubled Auckland Maori school Hato Petera has made the "painful" decision to close its junior boarding facility, saying it could no longer provide a supportive environment.

All early childhood teachers need a qualification - Labour

Labour would introduce a minimum qualification requirement for all early childhood educators, seeking to curb the rapid growth of taxpayer-subsidised nannies and au pairs.

Word-lover out to beat fear

Emma Uren, 14, will compete in the New Zealand Spelling Bee.

Childcare firms admit overbilling

Two home-based childcare businesses have been caught overcharging the Government for thousands of dollars of taxpayer subsidies.

ADHD no bar for square peg student

Anna Redgrave discovers her ADHD syndrom during a psychology lecture at university.

Principal claims unjustified dismissal

An Auckland primary school principal says he signed a settlement agreement under duress.

Student doesn't let ADHD stop her

When she was five year's old Anna Redgrave's parents were told she would never achieve success. Last week, Ms Redgrave graduated with First Class Honours.

Herald on Sunday editorial: Getting the measure of tertiary degrees

Uni degree leads students back to teach

Businesses may be placing less importance on university degrees but employees with tertiary education still earn more on average.

OMGtech! teaches children technology

After months of pilot programmes OMGTech! launched their nationwide initiative to enable access for all children in NZ to learn advanced technology.

'Bro culture' keeping women in debt

"Bro culture" in many workplaces that pay men more than women means that one law student is entering the workforce with apprehension.

School funding idea riles teachers

Education Minister's proposal to link school funding to student achievement has been met with scepticism by educators.

Teachers' union drops Cambridge 'ban' idea

The secondary teachers union will drop a proposed move to ban foreign qualifications, saying it was proving a "distraction" from the real issues around NCEA.