Education news
Māori education advisory group set up to improve outcomes
Education Minister says group will focus on lifting achievement for Māori learners.
'Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bites
The PPTA says Ōrewa College is 'not alone in its plan to roster students home'.
Al-Madinah School and Zayed College for Girls in lockdown
Two South Auckland Islamic schools are in lockdown after receiving threats this morning. Video / NZ Herald
Two Auckland Islamic schools in lockdown after suspicious threat, closed today
Students have been told to stay home today.
Kea Kids news
Kea Kids News: Suva superstars make their AIMS Games netball debut
The 2024 Zespri AIMS Games are in full swing! Reporter Eli hits the netball court where a team from Fiji is competing in New Zealand for the very first time.
Kiwi hairstylist’s TikTok clips cut through
Jazzy Lupo has the happiest TikToks in town catching the emotional reactions to her clients’ new hairdos. Reporter Gila’s hair is already fabulous, but let’s see what Jazzy can do!
Adaptive football inspires a new wave of Kiwi Cristiano Ronaldos
Reporter Madeleine is at Eastern Suburbs AFC, where a special program makes kids of all abilities fearless on the football field. Sui!
More Education news
Should a 5-year-old be able to count to 10 and accurately describe shapes?
A big change is that both curriculums specify what children should be learning each year.
Secretive legal advice argues charter schools likely to breach labour rules
Confidential legal advice exposes risks of charter school staff agreements.
How bad is the education 'crisis' behind a rushed new curriculum?
What PM didn't mention when he outlined the dire state of maths performance in schools.
'This is insane’: Educators slam curriculum plans
Educators are concerned the latest overhaul in maths and English is being rushed.
Māori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024
Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.
Auckland academics launch revolt over course shake-up
Stand-off between bosses and academics at NZ’s largest university takes dramatic turn.
Acclaimed filmmaker says Govt 'daft' to cut Creatives in Schools programme
Funding was pulled as the programme didn't align with Government priorities.
'A bigger problem': Low pass rates for new NCEA tests cause concern
Thousands of students have failed new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests.
"Horrific": The harmful content two researchers accessed on school-issued iPads
Jo Robertson and Holly Brooker conducted an experiment at six different primary schools in Auckland. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / Getty
Redemption for NZ's 'largest miscarriage of justice' | Focus Morning Bulletin August 24
The search for justice continues in the NZ court system, Health Minister Shane Reti is aware of people misusing everyday products to induce highs and the US prepares for debate.
More 5-year-olds starting school with low speaking skills - teachers
Teachers have reported multiple cases of 5-year-olds with poor language skills.
‘It is fraud’: Students kicked out after spike in out-of-zone parents sending kids to school
Hundreds of parents have had to prove their residence after enrolment fraud spiked.
'Don't gamble with our future' students protest school closure
Wellington Girls' College students hold a silent protest at Parliament over their earthquake-prone class block. Video / NZ Herald
Are you smarter than a 12yo? The questions Year 8 maths pupils are expected to answer correctly
Christopher Luxon claims four out of five Year 8 students were behind in their learning.
Kids 'painted on damaged asbestos panels' at unnamed school
Documents reveal ‘widespread non-compliance’ over asbestos in schools.
Te Pūkenga boss: Polytech merger to keep cutting costs over next six months
'We will work pretty hard over the next six months to continue to build our revenue base.'
Screen time creating ADHD-like behaviour at school, teachers bearing brunt
People can present with ADHD symptoms from being in front of a screen.
Kids on screens displaying symptoms of ADHD
Teachers told to adapt to deal with shorter attention spans among kids in classrooms. Video / Cameron Pitney / Getty
PM Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford on new 'Make it Count' Policy
On Sunday, National Ministers announced a policy dubbed “Make it Count” to boost maths education.
Labour fears math revamp miscalculations, National says it will be a 'big ask'
The rollout of the new maths curriculum for schools will begin next year.
Seymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major opposition
The Associate Education Minister suggested many stakeholders 'don't want competition'.
‘We’re prepared to withdraw our children’: Scrap threatens preschool’s future
Parents not happy at board plans to make preschool in upmarket suburb ‘more inclusive’.
‘We can’t forget about them’: Record KidsCan waitlist to support kids as cost of living bites
Not just those in economically-deprived areas needing help, middle-income struggling too.
Children’s Minister unveils first boot camp in Palmerston North
Government's military-style academy pilot for youth offenders will start later this month.
'Unlawful': Three schools defy Ministry of Education, refuse to enrol students
The Education Ministry instructed three schools to enrol excluded students. They refused.