OpinionSam Clements: Keep religious teaching out of schoolsAs a rich historical and cultural tapestry the Bible has played a prominent role in the development of human civilisation over the past two millennia, both for better and for worse.18 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDavid Hines: Secular stance pro-education, not anti-ChristianThe Secular Education Network is not anti-Christian as Dr Paul Moon's article written on February 13 suggests, writes David Hines.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSolo mum in dark after course cutA Dunedin solo mother is disappointed after Aoraki Polytechnic cut a course she was signed up to start next week, but neglected to inform her.17 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandCourt fight over pupil with Asperger'sAteenage boy who suffers from Asperger's and dyslexia may receive one-on-one tutoring, as his family prepares for a court battle over his exclusion from a high school.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAt-risk pupils missing out, say teachersNew Zealand's most at-risk school students should receive similar funding as those who are attending controversial charter schools, those involved in alternative education say.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily go to court over dyslexic boy's exclusionAn Auckland family whose son, who has dyslexia and Asperger's, was excluded from high school 10 months ago are taking their case to court.17 Feb 06:02 AM
New ZealandCops: Fire lighters will be prosecutedPolice have warned students and other O-Week revellers that anyone involved in lighting fires will be put before the courts.16 Feb 09:08 PM
OpinionEditorial: Keep charter schools to the budgetWhat is going on with charter schools? Their justifying principle was fairly simple: they would receive funding for each pupil.16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAll work and no play?Parents are going to extreme lengths to give their children a head start before they hit the school system.15 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDr Paul Moon: Bible in Schools battlers denying our heritageLooking over the curriculum for Bible in Schools, what is most striking is how innocuous it is, writes Dr Paul Moon. It makes its critics appear self-righteous and doctrinaire.12 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandCharter school pays more for teachersNew Zealand's largest secondary school lost five teachers after a charter school was established nearby which could offer better salaries.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandHard road for teen mumAmber-leigh Erasmus had Myrah when she was 17 years old.11 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchool's Bible stand-off solvedParents are "very happy" over the decision by an Auckland school to remove religious education classes from its school day.11 Feb 12:05 AM
New ZealandTeacher: John Key a 'good kid'Rob Hughes has taught several thousand students during his decades as a schoolteacher.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSecurity, clean-ups cost millionsTaxpayers have spent nearly $30 million targeting vandalism at schools in the past two years, while thieves have made off with items such as plastic guttering and wooden seats.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAdventure and lessons in the coldThis week we profile five of the expedition's members, starting with Shelley Campbell, CEO of the Sir Peter Blake Trust.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFormer lawyer's new class actionAfter 32 years as a corporate lawyer, Derek Dallow was in a financial position to slow down and ease into the twilight of his career.05 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew guidelines for teachers searching studentsNew guidelines around how teachers can search students have been issued to schools today.05 Feb 06:22 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Principals who extort fees need re-educatingSurely the scandal of school donations should have been Ms Parata's focus this week, rather than a bloated taskforce set up to appease the ideological sensibilities of Act, writes Brian Rudman.04 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSweet as - schools get free fruitSchool children will next week have their lunch boxes filled with free bananas, apples and ... mineolas (that's a type of tangelo).04 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchool gives an iPad to every pupilA state primary school is giving each of its students an iPad for their own use - and says government money and fundraising were enough to pay for the project.03 Feb 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Artistic' protest removedUnitec students are fuming over the swift removal of 50 white crosses they put on the berm outside the Mt Albert campus in protest at the "slaughter" of their teaching staff.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchool considers 'all options'A primary school is considering "all options" over its Christianity classes after complaints from three parents.03 Feb 06:18 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: High-achievement recipe needs some sugar'Why didn't you get 116 per cent?" My dad didn't actually say this every single time I or my brother or sister got our exam results at school, but boy, the message sure got in.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFormer head off registerThe former headmistress of a top school has been deregistered and censured after pursuing an inappropriate relationship with a female pupil.01 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandClass reports confoundAn estimated 10,300 new entrants are just starting school - and beginning to learn the "three Rs". And their parents will soon have to learn to grapple with the fourth R: Reports.01 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPupils kept out of classAbout 30 boys are being pulled out of class and made to sit in the school hall while staff at Whangarei Boys' High School chase up outstanding fees.31 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment pushing for more charter schoolsThe Government is working towards more charter or partnership schools beyond the five already approved Prime Minister John Key said ahead of the opening of the first one today.30 Jan 11:25 PM
New ZealandUproar over tags for school donorsA primary school has come under fire after giving out tags to families which can be used to identify which students have had their voluntary donation paid.30 Jan 10:24 PM
