'Every conspiracy theory possible': Principals' concern for thousands of absent kids
One in five absent due to fear of Covid-19 or vaccinations and a rise in home-schooling.
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'It is time for some tough love' to address Northland's truancy issue
In term 1, Northland schools see the lowest attendance averaging 73 per cent.
'Child-farming': Teachers slam Govt in scathing early childhood survey
Respondents felt the quality of ECE was poor and would likely get worse.
'Safe and sensible': The schools sticking with mask mandates
Some schools join doctors' and scientists' call for classroom mask mandate over winter.
Schools not required to report students accused of sexual assault to Ministry
'Schools are required to act on incidents if they occur.'
A company looked after the kids of essential workers in lockdown. It's now lost a bid to claim $316,000
If its assumption was correct, Edubase would have gotten at least triple the normal rate.
'It's not a choice': No transport, no school for dyslexic teen
Mum says daughter with learning needs was unfairly penalised for going to private school.
'Insulting': Hundreds of new teachers underpaid for months
They are getting $200-$300 a week less than they should.
'Put them out of their misery': Frustrated schools await foreign enrolments decision
International students under Year 9 may no longer be allowed under Government proposal.
Mahanga Bay occupation: Mau Whenua publicly distance themselves, MoE looking into reports of school
'Their unwelcome occupation at this significant site has never been supported.'
Mahanga Bay occupation: Video recounts skinning and eating of seal
DoC today confirmed no one has been charged in relation to the incident.
Is an intern an employee? Woman's complaint against Ministry goes to hearing
Intern Melanie Govender was paid $25,000 but says she should be treated as an employee.
'Makes them feel safer': Schoolkids using CO2 monitors to fight Covid, learn science
Experts say keeping rooms well ventilated is one of the best ways to lower Covid risk.
Principals reflect on mandates after vax requirements dropped
Northland school principals welcome the removal of vaccine mandates.
Avon School makes move to online learning for rest of term
Pupils will study from home for the remainder of the school term.
What was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purpose
Covid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.
Covid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes Auckland
Daily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.
Children's declining maths, literacy performance to be tackled
'We must do better for our kids,' minister says.
Unvaxxed teachers could remain barred from some jobs
Schools told they can still require Covid-19 vaccination for certain roles.
'I've felt like I'm the virus': Barber refuses to pay $48k in mandate fines
His defiant stand comes as major Covid mandate changes are announced.
'Little bit of normality': Businesses, schools react to Covid restrictions being relaxed
Mandates including those for teachers, will be scrapped from early April.
School leaders 'very much relieved' for increased access to RATs
Fifty nine per cent of schools in the Bay are managing Covid cases.
School leaders 'very much relieved' for increased access to RATs
Fifty nine per cent of schools in the Bay are managing Covid cases.
Room destroyed after crane crashes down on Auckland home
Crane was working on a primary school construction site and the noise was heard widely.
Live: Five deaths, 943 people hospitalised, more than 14,000 Covid cases today
The five deaths reported today were in Auckland, Waikato, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.
Virus has 'without a doubt' spread within school, Auckland principal says
Of 105 cases at the school, 53 were among children who are close friends.
Compulsory history lessons one of my proudest achievements - Ardern
More than 4000 people gave feedback on the first draft of the curriculum.
Covid outbreak linked to Wellington school camp, Ministry confirms
The Ministry of Education was informed of Covid spread at a school camp late last month.
Three quarters of schools dealing with Covid cases
New cases down in Auckland schools and ECEs - but outside the city they've nearly doubled.
Top school failed to safeguard students, says complainant; five more come forward
Pinky Green complainant asks for Tauranga Boys' College Board of Trustees to step aside.
School bus operators try to steer through driver shortages
School transport operators are upset with the lack of financial support against Omicron.
The teacher, the sexual proposition for money - and a 34-year wait for an apology
Glenn Marshall was 17 when teacher Pinky Green asked him to tie him naked to a chair.
Frustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATs
Northland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.
No relief in sight: Teachers face staffing pressure as Covid cases rise
Teacher shortages and parents not testing children concern Bay of Plenty teachers.