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
New ZealandCritics on review team point to big shake-up for schoolsTaskforce members propose reshaping education agencies to strengthen links among schools.04 Apr 04:20 AM
New ZealandMaori, Pacific, special needs will be priorities in schools reviewTerms of reference for review of Tomorrow's Schools focus on responding to child's needs.12 Mar 09:47 PM
New ZealandTeacher training blamed for education slideTeacher trainees will need better literacy and maths, and eventually postgraduate degrees07 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools: Westside driving student exodusWest Auckland principals say TV3's Westside is driving students out of local schools.29 Aug 06:57 AM
New ZealandSchool shut half its students out of NCEAWithdraw of some students from NCEA put James Cook High School under statutory management.15 Aug 07:07 AM
New ZealandStatutory manager steps into deaf schoolA limited statutory manager has been appointed at the Kelston Deaf Education Centre.21 Jul 01:47 AM
