New ZealandGap widens between NZ studentsThe gap between 15-year-old students who are excelling and those who are failing has widened despite the Govt's increased focus on the educational achievement "tail".04 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDavid Hill: All praise to the nation's schoolsIn the aftermath of the Roast Busters revelations, voices muttered that our schools aren't teaching sexual morality.04 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandParata: Student ranking drop 'serious'Education Minister Hekia Parata says New Zealand is doing everything right to reform the education system, in the wake of a fall in an international league table.03 Dec 07:20 PM
New ZealandDo whales hear their dinner?Auckland University team heads first research on giant mammals' ability to sense sound waves of prey.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ education standards falling - OECDNew Zealand educational achievement has dropped significantly in the core subjects of science, maths and reading, according to a OECD report.03 Dec 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Positive' feedback to proposed changesFeedback around proposed changes aimed at opening up Teachers Council disciplinary tribunal proceedings have so far been positive, the council says.02 Dec 09:34 PM
New ZealandNCEA fails students: UniversitiesUnis say high school students are coming to them under-prepared and with a poor work ethic - and they blame the NCEA system.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoy tried to kill himselfAn 8-year-old boy tried to kill himself in a lunch break because school was "too hard" - and his parents are furious the school did not call 111 for an ambulance.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandEvery child should visit WaitangiAn initiative to get every child in New Zealand to visit Waitangi before they leave school was launched in Auckland.29 Nov 02:54 AM
New ZealandNZ education facing a bad reportEducation Minister Hekia Parata is preparing for an embarrassing drop in New Zealand's education rankings in an international survey next week.28 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionMartin Thrupp: National Standards data fixation barrier to useful changeNew Zealanders are suddenly swimming in National Standards data, writes Martin Thrupp. But has the fixation on National Standards been good for schools and children?27 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandStudy raises Standards concernsPrimary and intermediate school teachers are being overworked and some subjects are prioritised at the expense of others, says a study into National Standards.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandOtago expecting increase in student numbersStudent numbers are expected to increase at the University of Otago next year, turning around three years of declining enrolments at the institution.27 Nov 04:30 AM
New Zealand$10.5m in extra school fundingThe Government is providing $10.5 million in extra school funding to improve student achievement in maths and science.26 Nov 10:24 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Unlocking the most valuable lesson for childrenDeborah Hill Cone asks, "How do you validate your child's pain and make them feel heard, but at the same time not frame them as a victim?"24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchool soap ban sickensKids are becoming ill at one of NZ's most modern new schools, parents say, because for 3 years the board banned soap and hand towels fearing they harmed the environment.23 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentGuiding teens to wise decisionsHigh school years are when teens face important decisions that will shape their future. But whom do they go to when they need advice?22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPreschool boss fraudulently got cashA preschool boss who inflated attendance records in order to fraudulently get $25,000 in government cash has been censured by the profession.21 Nov 10:19 PM
OpinionJenny Dixon: We must open our hearts and jobs to overseas studentsThe amalgamation of Auckland and the introduction of the Auckland Plan have focused attention on Auckland's diversity, structure and economy.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland makes list of best citiesAuckland has been ranked among the top cities in the world for students to pursue a university education.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRhodes winner juggles nerves, delightAlice Wang has always hoped to get a Rhodes Scholarship - but never really expected it to actually happen.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandForeign students on the riseInternational students are returning to New Zealand, latest Immigration New Zealand figures show.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandShift focus to care of youngCross-party inquiry comes up with strong message for change from emphasis on caring for people late in life.18 Nov 09:00 PM
OpinionDavid Hill: Testing time to control 140,000 teensWe should admire how 4000 supervisors run NCEA external exams - and it all has to work perfectly, writes David Hill.17 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeachers' misbehaviour: Secrecy to liftA Christian college that weathered two high-profile disciplinary actions against former teachers is welcoming new rules removing teachers' automatic right to keep their misdeeds secret.16 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRelief for German students after gaffeStudents who sat a German exam that mistakenly did not include English translations of questions will be given an option of a derived grade.13 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand12 Questions: Madeline GunnThere's obviously a problem logistically in this! I do think that girls' schools are very good for building the confidence of girls.13 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAlarm over NCEA German exam gaffeAn "outrageous" mistake with yesterday's NCEA Level 1 German exam has alarmed the Qualifications Authority and sparked an inquiry.12 Nov 04:30 PM
