New ZealandDelay in curriculum and NCEA changes gets a mixed receptionCritics fear the changed timeline will create a high road and a low road.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoll-out of new NCEA assessments and refreshed curriculum slowed downEducators are welcoming the changes which place more focus on literacy and numeracy.19 Apr 02:00 AM
CrimeMāori child called 'thick': Teacher struck off for racist remarks, force-feeding kidsStaff reported 11 incidents of mistreatment of children in an organisational review.17 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandNew NCEA tests 'poorly designed for Māori, Pacific students'Independent evaluation says design of maths and writing tests are unfair on some students.30 Mar 05:59 PM
New ZealandMaking the Grade: Second NCEA literacy and numeracy tests show drop in readingOnly a third of students passed the first trial. Did students fare better this time?30 Mar 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They would have been better off guessing' - why Kiwi kids can't do mathsEducators say we need to give clearer instructions to avoid overloading children's brains.29 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Improve education for the sake of our children - and our countryNational's focus on schooling is driven by what matters, not by the polls.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMaking the Grade: Why NZ kids are falling behind at schoolToo many children are being left behind at school. What's the issue and how can we fix it?21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: New Zealand, we need to talk about your schoolworkNew Zealand's decline in core subjects forces us to examine what needs to change21 Mar 03:50 PM
KahuOxford graduate Te Aro Moxon will complete his masters in global health"I want to play my part in terms of drawing attention to inequities that we see."27 Feb 09:45 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 ZealandPrincipals warn of spike in students dropping outSchools concerned as trend of students leaving for low-paid work continues.03 Oct 05:26 PM
New ZealandUni's cheating cases soar since pandemic began; students 'take advantage' of 'generosity'What's behind the increase?27 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandDumping deciles: What's the Equity Index and how could it affect your school?Schools got their Equity Index numbers last week but how does it actually affect them?08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid in the classroom: Can students expect extra NCEA support again this year?'Range of measures' being considered include interventions from 2020 and 2021.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnexpected event grades: NZQA confident marks were fairThousands of students skipped exams last year due to Covid.05 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Poverty shouldn't be accepted part of tertiary study pathInequity exists at all stages of NZ education but is shamefully baked in for uni students.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnderserved learners miss out on billions in lost wagesThose who miss out are more likely to be Maori, Pasifika or have a disability.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nowhere to pivot': International student sector still haemorrhaging'Reduction in revenue significant': Chris Hipkins on international student cash flows07 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: What Kiwi parents care about most when choosing a schoolPublic versus private? Sport versus grades? Here's what 1000 parents say really matters.07 Feb 04:00 PM
EducationNCEA results 'encouraging' despite slight drop on 2020 - HipkinsNZQA provisional data shows results down on 2020 but up on 2019.20 Jan 04:20 AM
New ZealandThe wait is over: NCEA results go live online, attainment down on 2020Results down on 2020 but up on 2019.19 Jan 08:18 PM
New Zealand'Apples with oranges': NCEA results out tomorrow but how will different regions compare?More than 160,000 students will be able to get their results from Thursday.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'There's always a way': Students with lower grades urged to apply for universityUniversities say they're doing everything they can to help new students.14 Dec 05:40 PM
New ZealandMIT students sent home after classmate tests positive for Covid-19A deep clean is underway at MIT in Otara after a student returned a positive Covid test.11 Nov 10:18 PM
New Zealand'It feels like we're the guinea pigs': Some students nervous about return to schoolSome are glad to be back, others anxious - and they're all sick of Zoom.25 Oct 07:55 PM
New Zealand'It's a goddamn mess': Royal Society report calls for sweeping changes in maths educationMinistry of Education asked for the report due to declining maths scores.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumVideoBusiness Hub: Diana SharmaDiana Sharma, Co-founder of Mission Ready, tells her journey to co-found the educational startup and the importance of diversity in the workplace. Video / Jason OxenhamWatch17 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandFour days short: Students outside Auckland fear missing out on bonus NCEA credits"The students of NZ are desperate," a petition to education authorities says.08 Sep 08:41 PM
New Zealand'I would rather we took the cautious approach': Northland principal happy to stay in lockdownAt 11.59pm on Tuesday everywhere south of Auckland will drop to alert level 3.26 Aug 11:05 PM
New ZealandEnd-of-year NCEA exams delayed by two weeksSchools have warned students face "huge anxiety" over lockdown's impact on their grades.25 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandNCEA changes could be made 'if necessary'But principals expect an announcement is around the corner.24 Aug 05:18 AM
New ZealandLevel 4 extension no surprise, schools ready for long haulBut high school wants to know urgently what will happen with NCEA credits.23 Aug 05:21 AM
New ZealandBudget 2021: 'When our children are well, they thrive and learn' - educatorsLifting children out of poverty is an investment in their education, principals say.20 May 05:00 PM
