New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Schools open up to city's childrenThousands of Christchurch schoolchildren have fled the quake-stricken city and are now attending schools across the country.03 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Schools all over NZ welcome southernersMore than 200 Christchurch students are being taught in classrooms as far afield as Auckland while their schools undergo inspection and repair.28 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleHow repetition helps a child's vocabularyIt may be boring for parents - but reading the same book over and over again to children is the best way to develop their vocabulary.21 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandPupils face two-week stand-down over measlesParents are being warned that unimmunised children will have to stay away from school for up to two weeks if they come into contact with measles.20 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBombshell on way for beneficiariesAbout 300,000 welfare beneficiaries who are judged capable of work will face a day of reckoning tomorrow with the release of a report.20 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionEducation's Cinderella syndromeI have to go to a barbecue this week. This, in itself, isn't exactly newsworthy - even though it may very well be one of the last barbecues of the summer, which is always a poignant little mini-event worth noting.20 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: This bookworm is turningSure, books are one of life's pleasures, but who said every kid has to love reading?17 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandAce student earns right to ease up on his studies this yearMichael Wang plans to try a few new subjects and take things easy now that he's in his final year of high school.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPM admits national standards flawsJohn Key used a visit to a school close to his heart with Julia Gillard, to acknowledge the national standards hadn't gone as smoothly as planned.15 Feb 04:30 PM
