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Māori youth say better cultural awareness needed in schools

Lack of cultural acknowledgement seen as holding back Māori tamariki.

'No, absolutely not': Auckland school teacher denies indecently touching boys

Benjamin Swann has voluntarily agreed to stop teaching while he disputes the claims.

Keep out: Crime forcing schools to shut gates to the public

Fires and other crime are forcing Auckland schools to upgrade security.

Modern learning: Self-directed 'inquiries' motivate kids

Even primary schools now aim to foster "self-directed learners".

Victoria University to reveal decision on name change battle

The university's council is meeting today, press conference scheduled this afternoon.

How Snapchat is helping teens learn about the Holocaust

The social media format can't replace history books, but it does create connection.

Modern learning in NZ: Why the right answer is not enough anymore

Getting the right answer is not enough in a modern maths class.

Cellphone ban helps low-decile Māori school top NCEA ranks

Two low-decile Māori schools hit top 10 for University Entrance.

Modern learning: Are we failing our kids?

Schools are making big changes based on very little evidence.

Teacher struggling with injuries two months after assault

More than two months after an assault, Alasdair Hay is still suffering from his injuries.

Grandmother's solution to access online education

Living rurally, online access to correspondence school resources can be difficult.

Auckland teacher denies indecency charges

Benjamin Swann is accused of indecently touching seven young boys.

'One of the best': Inspirational Māori teacher dies suddenly

Rotorua is mourning the loss of adored teacher Shaun Douglas, described as "the best".

University student protests white supremacy at graduation

Student wears shirt at graduation calling university complicit in white supremacy.

Hawkesby: Ignore Tomorrow's Schools, focus on today's under-paid teachers

COMMENT: We should be focusing on teacher shortages and paying them properly.

NCEA pass rates drop, ethnic gaps worsen

NCEA pass rates dipped slightly last year and ethnic gaps worsened.