KahuNZ history curriculum slammed as 'unbalanced'Draft curriculum proposes 'three big ideas' - all about Māori and colonisation.03 Feb 02:43 AM
LifestyleThe Spinoff: Why are school uniforms so expensive?Dad of three Dylan Reeve tries to get to the bottom of the school uniform racket.02 Feb 10:19 PM
KahuAotearoa NZ History: Step closer for all schools to learn in 2022A draft curriculum content has begun today after years of NZ history neglect in schools02 Feb 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mathematics failing is hard to figureEditorial: New Zealand plunges to the worst maths levels in the English-speaking world.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen Kepes on making good, and observing from afarHere's a salute to the teachers, nurses and social workers.02 Feb 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMaths results hit record low: Experts called in to help studentsPrincipals say there's a void of leadership in maths education.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMaths failures: It doesn't add upHow can we turn around a 27-year decline in our knowledge of maths?01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school: Kiwis returning due to Covid ease teacher shortageTeaching vacancies listed in January dropped by a third from January last year.01 Feb 06:08 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationBack-to-school stress to be 'amplified' this yearThe budget advisory service is busier this year as families prepare for back to school.29 Jan 09:33 PM
New ZealandMāori left in 'precarious position' after Unitec resignationsMāori staff at Auckland's Unitec have resigned amid claims of institutionalised racism.29 Jan 07:52 PM
EducationSchools preparing for Covid-19 lockdownSchools have not even reopened for the year and they are already making lockdown plans.28 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandBack to School: Walking to schools helps body, brain and the planetDespite the health and traffic benefits of walking, most Kiwi kids get a lift to school.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandVictoria University's new 'Wellington' sign reignites name change stoushThe university has applied for resource consent to install new signs on Rutherford House.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack to School: Roll into after-school activities with confidenceTeam sports are still winners but skateboards and roller skates are gaining traction.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikanae youth receives London based forum award"I didn't really expect it because there were so many good people there."26 Jan 09:32 PM
LifestyleBack to School: How to build a healthy lunchbox your kids will eatNot having to make school lunches is one of the parental highlights of the holidays.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry's process stifled childcare centre abuse complaints: teacherThe centre's licence was suspended for three weeks in November following the allegations.25 Jan 09:19 PM
New ZealandFeeding hungry kids: Forward one step, back one stepAbout 640 schools will start getting free school lunches, but 1300 have lost free milk.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool tech warning: 'We paid the cost of an iPad and had nothing to show for it'Interest-free options are tempting but can bite in the long run, budgeting experts say.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionReading between the linesOpinion: Ignore the naysayers, let's stick to the facts on the science of reading.25 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationPilot programme puts student teachers among the studentsThe opportunity to complete a teaching diploma on school grounds begins this year.25 Jan 06:42 AM
New ZealandBoys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA mother's story: Diagnosing my daughter's dyslexiaA mother found out how challenging it can be for NZ schools to deal with dyslexia.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNew phonics-based reading books produced by Ministry of EducationWillow Park School head teacher Theresa Kinloch is working with kids in her class using the new phonics-based reading books being produced by the Ministry of Education. Video / Dean PurcellWatch22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow to teach skills for workplace of next generationTeachers aim to lift students' aspirations above mere grades.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReading revolution: The new way your kids will be taught to readSchools are getting 2.4m copies of new phonics-based reading books - will they work?22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWar of words as experts clash over how to teach kids to readDebate raging between experts on whether phonics is the way to teach reading or a "fad".22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NCEA results bring closure after Covid-disrupted yearEDITORIAL: Extra credit this year to students who achieved despite the circumstances.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNCEA results 'some of the best' despite pandemic - principalsOne Auckland principal credits "a heightened sense of urgency" among students last year.21 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandNCEA-lite? Lockdown credits questioned after schools boast best-ever resultsBonus credits have averted a drop in NCEA pass rates despite Covid lockdowns.21 Jan 05:50 AM
KahuSecondary schools set to include Kapa Haka as part of NCEA curriculumMore than 30 secondary schools will pilot 'Te Ao Haka', available for NCEA at all levels.20 Jan 10:58 PM
New ZealandNCEA exams: Results published online this morningSecondary students can see how they performed in their end-of-year exams.20 Jan 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLinda Mitchell: Now is the time for a reset on early childhood educationOpinion: Broad latitude is given to early childhood education providers - why is that?20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool computer network blocks 2000 online threats a minuteThreats included a spike in the first week after schools reopened following the lockdown.20 Jan 05:14 AM
