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Mind the gap: The growing social divide at schools
The lockdown has widened educational gaps between advantaged and disadvantaged kids.
'Bring the arts back' to school - but not as we know them
Arts focus to boost classroom creativity should be the new norm, say school heads.
Editorial: Towards level 2 - 'a safer normal'
We say: Level 2 offers a giant leap from level 3, but it may be smaller steps for some.
Cabinet papers show scramble to get laptops, modems to disadvantaged students
Cabinet documents show the struggle - and cost - of quickly rolling out online learning.
Document dump: Warning uni students were moving to dole
Fears that students struggling with job losses and higher costs would drop out altogether
Two new Covid-19 cases; rest home nurse tests positive
"Play it safe. We don't want a second wave."
University's plans to bring back international students
Victoria University has a plan about how to get international students back.
Secondary school principals angry about lost income
Secondary schools are angry they won't get support for the loss of international students
Schools may get lifeline to keep foreign students
Schools may get compensation for foreign students lost due to Covid-19.
Most universities won't reopen until July
Universities won't reopen quickly even though Government says they can.
School playgrounds, sports, assemblies resume
Toys, sandpits and other currently banned delights will be allowed again.
Govt considers reopening country for $5b international student industry
Education Minister opens door to possible return of international students.
School's in again (almost!): Principals welcome reopening at level 2
Schools and early learning centres will be open for all children at alert level 2.
Confessions of a parent home schooling their child
COMMENT: Nicola Alpe's stance on home schooling may "raise the ire of some."
Private schools charging full fees claim $11.7m in Govt wage subsidy
Private schools say the loss of international students during lockdown has hit them hard.
Watch live: Stop playing 'Russian roulette' with our kids - educator's message to Govt
'We need to stop playing Russian roulette with our children' - Early Childhood Council
University hall residents renew calls for full rental reduction
A $1 million hardship fund has been set up to support those struggling.
'Frustrating': School's flu jab clinic cancelled twice due to short supply
It's the second time the school has tried and failed to get teachers vaccinated.
Covid 19: What to do with universities?
Comment: Innovative fee-structures similar to gym memberships may reflect a new focus.
All Marist College students and staff to be tested for Covid-19
The tests will take place regardless of whether people have symptoms or not.
Gary Payinda: How teachers can stay safe in classroom
COMMENT: Teachers in general are not a high-risk group.
University asks contractors to work without pay
Guest lecturers will not be paid in the second semester and contracts are being reviewed.
Locked down: The four weeks that changed NZ forever
No one who lived through it will ever forget the great New Zealand lockdown of 2020.
Man stuck on cruise ship surprises Kiwi kids
Teacher tracks down stranded cruise crooner on Instagram and gets him on class Zoom.
Small schools top plans for post-Covid rebuild
Small schools to get better lights and insulation in bid to restart economy.
Address muddle slows $88m computers for kids
Tiresa Tufue received a computer but it was addressed to another student and taken away.
Meet the teacher who's become an unexpected TV star
'It's definitely been something totally out of my comfort zone.'
Victoria University considers 20% pay cuts; Lincoln calls for voluntary 5% cut
Universities have been hard-hit by Covid-19 pandemic.
Schools reopen - but one in six don't expect any students
Schools are officially open again - but many are not expecting any students.
'School never safer for kids', say infectious disease experts
Children less susceptible to Covid-19 and lockdown limiting other viruses, say experts.
Principal concerned for senior students and their learning
Principal says students learn better when in a school environment.
'I just can't do this': Harried parents forgo home school
'It's just a terrible situation and we're all trying to adapt to it and survive.'
Unions and advocates seek assurance for tenants and employees
Advocates want further assurance as New Zealand move into alert level 3.