PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Once outside the system, you're stuffed': The Alternative Education issueOne AE provider wants to see a more individualised approach for students.08 Aug 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Inadequate and poor quality': Alternative education for at-risk teens slammedScathing report calls for a total overhaul of the system and more funding.26 Jun 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDo young people leave school with basic skills for work? No, say employersAn employer asked an apprentice to sweep the workspace. They said no and phoned their dad.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Exploited a vulnerable student': Ruapehu teacher struck off after sex with studentA school caretaker found the pair in a classroom close to one another.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki, police investigating ‘report of concern’ at Auckland school“All students and staff deserve to feel safe at school."18 Apr 05:00 PM
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 Zealand'Significant concerns': Wesley College breaks silence over statutory managerSchool warned of duty of care to keep students “physically and emotionally safe".05 Apr 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHistory of surfing v New Zealand Wars - the battle over our school curriculum'There is a great danger that some students are missing out on big chunks of learning.'04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandStatutory manager steps in at Auckland school amid violence claimsIt follows concerns about violence and management of the school's hostels.04 Apr 01:51 AM
New Zealand'We must do better': 1 in 5 ethnic students experience racist bullying at schoolEducation Review Office says schools must recognise all ethnicities.14 Mar 07:28 PM
New ZealandOne in five schools needs intensive help, Education Review Office warnsERO also warns of widespread breaches in the past year.04 Dec 05:46 PM
PoliticsSchool truancy: Act wants on-the-spot fines for parentsTruancy continues to rise after Covid-19 saw attendance plummet.27 Nov 03:26 AM
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
New ZealandPandemic pain: Principals, teachers stressed and exhaustedStudent behaviour worsens, leading to increased pressures on principals and teachers.06 Dec 04:59 PM
New Zealand'Under the Bridge' high school out of statutory management after 7 yearsPapakura High has become a place where families want to send their kids, principal says.11 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandLockdown 'just pulled away all the motivation': Students want more NCEA changesSome teenagers are warning the pandemic has ruined the school year.02 Sep 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChoosing childcare: An insider's viewAn insider's view of childcare by Glenfield early childhood teacher Nick Batley.04 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChoosing childcare: The price war in the suburbsNew daycare centres are touting for a shrinking number of children.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIconic Reading Recovery programme may change, slammed for lack of 'spill over'Education Ministry will 'strengthen' Reading Recovery after critical evaluation.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBlockhouse Bay school tops NZ school rankingA little-known private school in Blockhouse Bay has topped a national ranking.24 May 06:57 AM
New ZealandChildcare 'hit squad' finds widespread breachesBreaches by home-based services jumped from 15 in 2018 to at least 52 in 2019.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationCommissioner to be appointed at Kamo HighConflict with principal leads to Kamo High School board's resignation.27 Sep 12:42 AM
New Zealand'There will be a school shooting here' - bathroom tagThe sister of a student at a school threatened with a shooting wants more communication.20 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandBullying in schools: A blight on societyMore than a third of students are still being bullied even in the "best" schools.12 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandTime to get tougher on childcare culpritsTen Discoveries Educare centres are among 26 that have broken the rules repeatedly.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig schools vow to fight loss of schools' powersSchool boards glad to lose "compliance" role so they can focus on students.07 Dec 03:10 AM
New ZealandBiggest education shake-up in 30 years proposedSchool boards could be stripped of power in new proposal.06 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandTighter controls may force higher childcare fees, centre closuresTighter monitoring may force some childcare centres to close despite increased funding.19 Nov 06:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStruggling to learn: Some kids have better chances in AfricaSimon Collins shares Razeal's tale and asks where we are going wrong.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandŌtāhuhu centre for at-risk teens closesActivity centres are bandaging up teens who cut themselves, but struggling to cope.24 Oct 02:56 AM
New ZealandParents uncover 'systemic failure' to protect kids at schoolsAt least 84 schools admit that they do not have child protection policies required by law.14 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandERO: Teach teens about pornography, sexual violenceERO says sexuality education in schools has not kept pace with social changes.11 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandKindy teacher held children down to force them to sleepNewly trained teacher loses registration after physical and psychological abuse of kids.01 Aug 11:47 PM
New ZealandSmarten up, schools toldEducation Review Office says school Esol funding needs to be extended beyond five years.29 Apr 05:00 PM
