Politics‘Substantial investment’ needed to address complex school challenges - principalSector says 'proof in the pudding' will be in what funding and resources come with it.17 Nov 01:55 AM
PoliticsNational leader ‘doesn’t understand’ school attendance rates - TinettiTinetti was particularly disappointed by Luxon’s criticism of principals.16 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandCanterbury school bans cell phone use amid bullying concernsAshburton College made the call with a new school policy.14 Nov 11:14 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Students embrace ‘bare minimum’ approach to learning after disrupted yearsLack of motivation, increased dependence on phones: Secondary schools counting the cost.14 Nov 04:26 AM
New ZealandLow school attendance proof of decline of NZ education systemThe education system has been declining for 25 years, argues one critic.10 Nov 12:43 AM
Politics'Appalling' and 'heartbreaking': School attendance plummets below 40 per cent amid Covid waveIt was a 20 point drop on term 2 in 2021.09 Nov 10:16 PM
New ZealandPoor school attendance and uncaring parents, ERO report revealsA third of students do not consider attending school each day as important.09 Nov 05:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: Once world-class, the NZ education system is now a disaster. How do we fix it?OPINION: NZ's education system is a slow-burning disaster, says Oliver Hartwich.09 Nov 04:22 AM
New Zealand'Loads of cops': Lockdown at high school sparked by threatStudents sitting NZQA exams can sit them at nearby colleges.08 Nov 11:05 PM
KahuEducation researchers win innovation medalTe Kāhui A Te Rūrangahau created a user-friendly guide for teachers.08 Nov 06:16 PM
New ZealandFocus: PM Jacinda Ardern’s blue sky ideaPM Jacinda Ardern reveals to NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett her 'one big, blue sky idea' if she wasn't bound by finances or politics. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandUniversity cheating scandal: Education Minister gets assurances over African ghostwriter’s claimsWhistleblower claims some students have graduated without ever writing assignments.31 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandCatholic school confirms it has not removed portrait of alleged abuser despite victim's requestOne victim's family said his only request was that his abuser's picture was taken down.18 Oct 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew job for principal who quit private school role during bullying inquiryOne parent said she was 'horrified' by Dale Burden's appointment.11 Oct 06:27 AM
New ZealandMinistry orders daycare attended by murdered 5yo Malachi to be closedThe childcare centre failed to alert authorities to the suspected abuse.04 Oct 05:06 PM
Banking and financeThe bank that gave away its $150m farm to Mount Albert Grammar SchoolMount Albert Grammar School had previously leased the farm for nearly a century.03 Oct 04:30 AM
Politics'Crude measurement': Why the school decile system had to goThe Government has scrapped the school decile system for an improved system.26 Sep 04:00 PM
EducationHouse of Science: Hokianga holds first-ever science festivalKits target rural schools where teachers lack confidence or resources to teach science.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre open-learning classrooms actually good for children?A think tank said the classrooms were designed to encourage more self-directed learning.20 Sep 03:05 AM
New Zealand'Significant failure': School reprimanded for 'unreasonable' discipline decisionsThe school says it has since taken 'full responsibility' for issues the Ombudsman raised.13 Sep 04:24 AM
New ZealandFrom MasterChef comps to vouchers: How Northland schools reversed declining attendanceA campaign to stop Northland children wagging school is proving surprisingly successful.05 Sep 12:12 AM
EducationThe literacy initiative teaching teachers"Now we know better we are doing better."02 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Earning half of what I should be': Teachers hope amended payroll issue is finally sortedSome teachers were underpaid by thousands of dollars.02 Sep 12:26 AM
OpinionJohn MacDonald: Taking prisoners - school election changes neededOPINION: White supremacist Philip Arps is standing for a school board.16 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumVideoRobertson Road School structured literacy teachingRobertson Road School structured literacy teaching. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Aug 02:23 AM
New ZealandChronic teacher sickness: Principal says school 'limped' to mid-year with huge Covid absences"To have six or seven [relievers] in a day is not unusual."22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThink tank reveals high failure rate in new literacy, numeracy trialTwo-thirds of the 554 teens who sat the writing test failed it.21 Jul 12:30 AM
ConstructionAuckland area's 41 best new, refurbished buildingsAll up, architects won prizes for 41 area projects - the work was seen as outstanding.19 Jul 09:00 AM
EducationUCOL's transition to Te Pūkenga 'going well'A new operating model for Te Pūkenga is expected to be finalised in September.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents solve method boarding and disembarking passengers on planesThe students ran 10,000 simulations of passengers getting on and off planes.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNurses among those not being targeted on international education green listOpinion: International students' return to provide much-needed funds but Govt plan flawed.16 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandLeaked document: College says gender identity should align with biological sexPride advocate calls document "appalling" - MP says ministry will be working with school.16 Jun 04:40 AM
New ZealandChrist's College students allowed to wear Pacific attire to schoolIe faitaga can be worn instead of trousers throughout the year.13 Jun 05:10 AM
KahuNew pathway for Māori keen on health careersGenetics student Amber Te Tau is grateful for the support she has received from Pūhoro.25 May 03:51 AM
