PremiumPremiumEducationSchools prepare for staff shortages and class disruption as Omicron spreadsSchools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.06 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeng Foon wants compulsory te reo in schools within 5 yearsFoon says protection of te reo Māori is enshrined within Te Tiriti as a taonga.05 Feb 10:04 PM
EntertainmentStudy Taylor Swift: Why uni introduced pop icon as subjectGrab your pens, Swifties, because Taylor Swift is now a university subject.05 Feb 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Robbing Peter to pay Paul': Funding overhaul may kill off polytechsIndependent Tertiary Education NZ fears the changes could lower education quality.05 Feb 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Huge struggle': Schools help parents tackle back to school costsA mum has described buying school supplies for her three children as a "huge struggle".05 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Reflecting on Waitangi DayOPINION: Aotearoa New Zealand's histories will be taught in all schools & kura from 2023.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland University to move lectures online for first semester as Omicron hitsStudents will still be allowed on campus, Vice Chancellor says.03 Feb 03:23 AM
LifestyleThe Kiwi school that's banned phones: 'They know it's good for them'School wants students to focus on building relationships face-to-face.02 Feb 05:54 PM
EducationSadness but optimism as old classrooms demolishedHopes the planning and design work for the new school will be complete by end of 2022.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNorthland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinicsNorthland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.01 Feb 04:00 PM
EducationFocus: Kids return to schools under new Covid rulesPt Chevalier School principal Stephen Lethbridge says while some teachers, parents and kids may be nervous about returning to school, they have measures in place to overcome any Covid challenges. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Jan 11:30 PM
PoliticsLuxon wants free rapid Covid tests for schools, but doesn't know how many studentsNational wants twice-weekly Covid tests for schools, and rapid tests widely available.31 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandŌtāhuhu College staff member tests positive for Covid, four staff isolatingThree other staff members are now isolating.31 Jan 07:32 PM
New ZealandFears back-to-school costs and Covid could keep kids out of classFamilies choosing between schools supplies or food and power, charity says.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll teaching staff isolating: Auckland school forced to delay start of term27 of the school's staff were isolating after being at a professional development day.30 Jan 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationBack to School: Northland schools ease some financial pressure for parentsTai Tokerau schools help out parents with free stationery, food, and electronic devices.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool hires person to talk with parents hesitant about sending kids back to schoolSchools go back tomorrow for many children around the country.29 Jan 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: School's in so here's a few lessons on OmicronEDITORIAL: Schools are coming back as our first Omicron outbreak blooms.29 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationStudents likely to bring Omicron south, say expertsStudents likely to bring Omicron with them when they move South over coming weeks.29 Jan 04:28 AM
New ZealandSpecial schools hope for first dibs on air purifiers"Medically fragile" students will need extra help to stay safe in school, principal says.28 Jan 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA new generation of Covid-related home schooling beginsThe Erasmus family is among the big spike in applications to home school in Hawke's Bay.28 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandOmicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo eventAnyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.27 Jan 10:23 PM
LifestyleDeath of the skirt? Call to overhaul girls' school uniformsRedesign of school uniforms to help girls feel comfortable and be physically active.27 Jan 06:41 PM
New ZealandEducation officials warn mask exemptions being 'abused' by parentsYears 4 and up students wear face masks indoors and when in close contact with others.27 Jan 08:25 AM
New ZealandPrincipals acknowledged as MoE works to update Omicron informationThe Education Ministry says it's working to update the information available to schools.27 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandFrustration as principals struggle to find clear rules on handling OmicronPrincipals call for clear rules around Covid before thousands head back to class.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDespite Omicron arriving, keeping schools open as safely as possible should be the goalIt's time to pay more attention to protecting children from indirect harms of pandemic.26 Jan 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Every day of learning counts': Closing schools should be last resort, experts sayGovernment urged to make decisions with children at the centre.26 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationGraffiti art helping girls' self-esteemArt programme uses graffiti to promote positive message for pre-teen girls.25 Jan 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOmicron outbreak: Local firm shunned in school ventilation tenderAlso questions over timing over order, given most hardware won't arrive until mid-year.25 Jan 04:32 AM
New Zealand5000 Samsung air purifiers ordered for New Zealand schoolsExperts have been calling for air cleaners to help remove virus particles from classrooms.24 Jan 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool at red: 'If parents and teachers use commonsense, we'll get through'Northland principals are worried about student absenteeism and compulsory mask-wearing.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSusan Glasgow: Not all families look forward to schoolOPINION: One in five children lack the correct uniform or the tools they need to learn.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school with Omicron: How we will keep schools open with new variantMasks, testing, teacher shortages and school camp - all you need to know for school 2022.22 Jan 04:00 PM
