PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Where are these kids going to go?’: Schools fear being swamped under Akl high-rise planSchools don't want to be left dumping prefab classrooms on sports ovals, principals say.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChildren’s Commissioner urges closure of Gloriavale school over safetyClaire Achmad has 'zero confidence' school's children are safe.13 Aug 07:58 PM
PoliticsWatch: PM and Education Minister front media during school visitThe stand-up comes days after a radical NCEA announcement. 07 Aug 02:30 AM
PremiumPoliticsPrincipals have their say on axing NCEA: A 'huge step forward' or a game of political football?04 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsNCEA abolished in 'massive' shake-up of NZ’s main secondary school qualification04 Aug 12:10 AM
PremiumPoliticsDamning NCEA briefing raises alarm as Govt mulls future of national qualification19 Jul 05:00 PM
LivePoliticsWatch: 'The current system fails' – Govt investing $140m to boost dire school attendance ratesMost of the Government's funding will go towards creating a new nationwide service.13 May 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Fund hope, not hype' – what secondary teachers need from BudgetOPINION: Erica Stanford announced $53m for teacher registration fees for three years.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland schools see literacy boost with structured approachAlmost two-thirds of teachers are significantly changing their teaching practices.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment proposes compulsory consent education in Kiwi schoolsFeedback is now open on new relationship and sexuality education in schools.18 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why students, parents are losing faith in NCEA systemOPINION: Students’, parents’ confidence in the qualifications system is being undermined.14 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Didn’t learn enough': NZ sex education taught on ad-hoc basisThe report shows two-thirds of youth aged between 14 and 17 have seen pornography.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTaking truants' parents to court will 'punish' poor families, iwi leader saysThe minister says only adults being genuinely obstructive or neglectful risk being fined.02 Dec 06:44 PM
New Zealand'Not fair or reliable': Calls for reform of NCEA Level 1; less than 75% of schools plan to offer itLess than 75% of schools plan to offer the qualification next year.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Shocking school stats underscore need for system changeOPINION: Unions blame charter schools; ERO report shows need for innovative education.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChronic truancy reaches 'crisis point', tens of thousands missing weeks of schoolMore than 80,000 students missed more than three weeks of school in term two this year.29 Oct 04:00 PM
EducationReport finds Govt lacks information on student achievement in primary, intermediateThe audit says better information is needed to improve student achievement.23 Oct 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The real local council priorities; sad state of energy supplyOPINION: 'It is unfortunate that the dominant tower in the city is the casino tower.'27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandState school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schoolsCabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major oppositionThe Associate Education Minister suggested many stakeholders 'don't want competition'.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry won't take further action over bullying concerns at Wellington schoolThe ministry is taking a 'proactive interest' in the school’s response to complaints.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEarly childhood centre’s licence to be cancelledCountry Kindy's licence is being cancelled due to alleged curriculum violations.07 Jul 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: AT needs an attitude change; Three Strikes justiceOPINION: 'We appear to have a bureaucracy that is not reading the room.'14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEducation Review Office to cut 13 jobs, union saysERO was directed to slash 6.5 per cent of its spending amid wider public sector cuts.10 May 02:08 AM
PoliticsWatch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warnsWork programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.29 Apr 04:39 AM
New ZealandLack of support: Northland principals hit back over bad behaviour in classroomsIt's not about naughtiness, it's about kids who are seriously disturbed, says principal.02 Apr 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Unruly classrooms mean our kids who want to learn are missing outEDITORIAL: New report finds Kiwi kids some of the worst-behaved in the world.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMust do better - NZ students among worst behaved kids in OECD: reportThe report found that behaviour issues are 'particularly severe' in larger schools.27 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departmentsJust how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?06 Mar 04:00 PM
