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Smarter sex: Does it matter if girls do better than boys?

Boys will perform just as you expect them to, it seems. If you tell them they aren't as intelligent as girls and are less likely to do well in tests, that is exactly what will happen.

Critical mass or is mass critical?

In research and development, it’s often taken for granted that teams require a certain critical mass to be successful

Prejudice top obstacle for special needs pupils: Hide

Bilingual government can help save te reo - report

Stopwork means double whammy for some parents

Weatherston forces varsity policy change

Half of NZ schools failing special needs kids - Hide

Ministry won't dock teachers' pay

The Ministry of Education says it will not dock the pay of secondary teachers striking this week as a show of good faith.

A question of cultural identity

Industrial action won't 'magic up' more money - Tolley

As teachers reject the Govt's latest pay offer, the Education Minister says they simply don't have the kind of money being asked for.

Schools to teach real estate studies

NZ signs education deal with Libya

Expert gives education system top marks

Leading educationist Professor John Hattie has given a more glowing assessment of the education system than the Government often gives it.

Immigration revamp puts bigger load on sponsors

Schools shut out siblings as baby boom fills rolls

Popular primary schools could turn away pupils' little brothers and sisters, as they are hit by the start of a new baby boom.

Labour promises bold new policies

Labour is promising bold new policies for the care and education of children to put to voters at the next election. Deputy leader Annette King says children currently "lack a champion at the highest table".