Heather du Plessis-Allan: Fees free scheme deserves a massive 'F'
COMMENT: It actually wasn't too expensive to study. It wasn't holding anyone back.
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Schools going cool on cellphones
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Nikki Kaye's report card: Education Minister gets a 'F'
High level of disappointment in sector due to unmet election promises, MP says.
Teachers call off next week's planned strikes
The announcement comes following a long day of discussions.
Kiwis want phones banned from schools
Phone ban reported to be a success, even among students.
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Historical pictures of Parkvale School's first years uncovered in cabinet before centenary
Parkvale School uncovers historical school pictures and gives them to Knowledge Bank.
Hosking: Teachers' plea puts Hipkins to the test
Comment: A country on strike is not a focused, productive country.
UK mental health nurse to head University of Auckland
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Teachers' deal may cost as much as a Poseidon aircraft
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Westlake Boys' remembers former student Zae Wallace
'Zae will stay in our thoughts and we send our love and prayers to his family and friends'
Surprise move: Striking teachers get paid
Ministry lays ground for talks by agreeing to pay striking teachers.
Striking teacher: 'It's not about my pay'
Striking teacher Peter Lyons says he is sick of the lip service from governments.
Kōhanga volunteers will get minimum wage by 2021
Extra funding for kōhanga reo, but no decision yet on kōhanga's broader future.
Tauranga developer Paul Adams made a knight
Paul Adams honoured for being one of the driving forces behind Tauranga's new campus.
Teacher action starts today with Year 9 students
Secondary teachers refuse to teach Year 9 students today despite talks.
Briar Lipson: School performance data key to collaboration
COMMENT: Education Minister has demonstrated how successful consultations can be.
Letters: Bridge fit for last century
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Wiremu Doherty: Only bilingual training will truly speak to Māori
COMMENT: The lack of Māori engagement in the education sector will not fix itself.
Tauranga boy takes away perfect score in global test
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Kerre McIvor: Striking teachers should stick to their guns
COMMENT: The goodwill of those who choose teaching has been exploited for too long
School principals warn new wave of inequality looms
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