New ZealandPrincipal quits over education 'madness'A Castlecliff principal has quit the profession he loves after 24 years, slamming schools becoming businesses and the advent of National Standards.13 Dec 09:25 PM
OpinionHistory disproves poverty mantraThe recent small surge in reports recounting child poverty in New Zealand make grim reading, writes Paul Moon, especially as so many of the conditions blighting children's lives can easily be remedied.13 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionPeter O'Connor: Prepare for war as teachers make a stand for education2013 will see an escalation of an ideological war over the heart and soul of schooling in this country, writes Peter O'Connor.13 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandGrant gives allergy kits wings to helpIt can be stressful sending your child to school and not knowing if they will be able to avoid the food they are allergic to or if staff know what to do in an emergency.13 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily celebrates school decisionA High Court decision overthrowing an attempt to close a girls' special needs school in Nelson is being celebrated by one Wanganui family whose daughter is enrolled there.12 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandSchool children's safety 'paramount'Education Minister Hekia Parata maintains the safety of children at school is "paramount" as she comes under fire for trying to close a girls' special needs school.12 Dec 05:18 AM
New ZealandMount Hutt College's Outdoor Pursuits Course axedThe axe has come down on Mount Hutt College's landmark Outdoor Pursuits Course.12 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandParata's closure unlawfulEducation Minister Hekia Parata unlawfully tried to close a girls' special needs school by disregarding warnings they would face greater risks of sexual abuse.11 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCollege allowed to resume student visa applicationsThe High Court has found Immigration's suspension of processing student visas for study at an Auckland private training establishment to be "invalid and unlawful".11 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand11,000 teachers sign against Govt plansA petition signed by more than 11,000 Canterbury teachers calling for the Government's plans for the future of education in Christchurch to be stopped has been delivered.11 Dec 06:02 AM
OpinionMac Planet: A very Apple ChristmasMac Planet blogger Mark Webster's Christmas round-up of tech-related presents for yourself or your loved ones.11 Dec 04:06 AM
OpinionJim Traue: Education not delivering despite many theoriesDespite 40 years of investment, the under-performing tail is as stubborn as ever and will remain so as long as educational policy is driven by ideologies, writes Jim Traue.10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBible teachers dropped for preachingThe country's largest provider of religious instruction in schools has stood down three volunteers for teaching pupils their own beliefs.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandChch teachers unfazed by strike's legalityChristchurch teachers are not concerned about the legality of a planned strike in February, saying it is time to tell the Government "enough is enough".05 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandFamily's perfect attendanceEven chicken pox can't stand in the way of the Smith family gaining a perfect attendance record at school.04 Dec 04:04 AM
New ZealandBible-class stance dismays fatherA couple who took their daughter out of a school class based on the <i>Bible</i> were dismayed to find her left alone in a classroom.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandXmas pay brought forward for teachersThe Ministry of Education have moved payday for teachers forward to December 21 to make sure payments with the plagued Novopay system go smoothly.30 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandEighth place for NZ education systemNew Zealand has been ranked as having one of the top education systems in the world.30 Nov 04:30 PM
