New ZealandNCEA overhaul: More emphasis on exams, literacy and numeracy skillsExternal assessment will increase from 30 per cent to 50 per cent in NCEA.12 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandSchools mega-strike to impact 800,000: Govt won't budgeThe first combined all-schools strike will take place on Wednesday, May 29.12 May 05:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandD-Day for education: Big NCEA shake-up today to focus on learning, not creditsStudents go more for quantity than quality approach in quest for credits.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMega-strike: Teachers' historic action confirmed for May 29Historic first all-schools teachers' strike confirmed for May 29.12 May 02:53 AM
New ZealandP babies: 'He was aggressive ... like the Incredible Hulk'Aggression and delays in learning problems for kids exposed to drug in early years.10 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandEx-principal made to wait months for $100kTeacher trainers face long delays to get training plans approved and then paid for.10 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChild prodigies: Why we shouldn't hold back the best and brightestPromoting kids ahead of their age group at school can lead to university success.09 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$6.1 billion-plus: Government's three-year building planThe report shows the scope of spending from now to 2021.08 May 05:00 PM
EducationFar North school celebrates a total rebuildFar North school's total rebuild after suffering leaky buildings08 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandNo jab, stay home, Northland DHB saysNorthland DHB asks unvaccinated kids to stay home from school.07 May 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKeep out: Crime forcing schools to shut gates to the publicFires and other crime are forcing Auckland schools to upgrade security.06 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandVic Uni puts to bed more than just a name changeThe university's council has unanimously agreed on the move.06 May 04:41 AM
New ZealandVictoria University to reveal decision on name change battleThe university's council is meeting today, press conference scheduled this afternoon.05 May 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandModern learning in NZ: Why the right answer is not enough anymoreGetting the right answer is not enough in a modern maths class.04 May 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's school bullying crisis: 'Gutless cowards' says Children's CommissionerNew Zealand is now ranked the highest in the world for schoolyard bullying.02 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLove isn't enough to sustain our teachersSarah Proctor-Thomson says the very essence driving our tutors and lecturers is in peril.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$95 million in Budget package for thousands of new teachersEducation Minister Chris Hipkins has announced a Budget package to boost teacher numbers.01 May 08:40 PM
New ZealandGang tension: School's safety moves over Killer Beez, TribesmenSchool warns parents not to leave children unattended at gates.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandModern learning: Are we failing our kids?Schools are making big changes based on very little evidence.30 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandNCEA pass rates drop, ethnic gaps worsenNCEA pass rates dipped slightly last year and ethnic gaps worsened.29 Apr 03:13 AM
New ZealandSchool reforms could cost $2 billion a year, principals sayPrincipals say high costs mean proposed school changes "are simply not going to fly".28 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandOverseas teachers paid below minimum wageTeachers' union has complained to labour inspectors about "migrant exploitation".22 Apr 07:07 AM
New ZealandTeacher trainees highest in four yearsNew teacher trainees jumped 10 per cent last year to the highest since 2014.17 Apr 01:25 AM
New ZealandBullies 'held knife to teen's throat': Parents want support after son attempts suicideA 14-year-old Muslim boy is recovering from a suicide attempt after ongoing bullying.13 Apr 02:20 AM
New Zealand'This has left a big hole': Safety worries close two playgrounds at Auckland schoolEducation Ministry says playground upkeep and monitoring are the school's responsibility.10 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Strikes loom again as primary school teachers reject latest pay offerNationwide strikes loom again as primary school teachers reject their latest pay offer.Watch07 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandStrikes loom again as primary school teachers reject latest pay offerPrimary school teachers are revealing their decision over the latest pay offer.07 Apr 11:26 PM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Toddler left brain damaged after choking on apple at daycareNeihana Renata's family say their son's tragic choking incident has to spark change.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew $55m Manukau 'tech park' to fix tradie shortageManukau Institute of Technology to build new $55m trades school.04 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Schools need to limit screen timeComment: Schools should not let digital devices displace human interactions.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandKids on screens: Parents' group calls for guidelinesA parents' group wants guidelines to stop kids spending too much time on screens.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandClassroom clash: Parent threatens High Court action over essential oils at schoolA dad has threatened court action if a school doesn't stop using essential oils in class.29 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionComment: Costly schools takeover has no good reasonSchools Taskforce offered no evidence Hubs will do a better job than boards do for free.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOutspoken principal Pat Newman joins Teaching CouncilWhangārei principal Pat Newman elected to Teaching Council.27 Mar 05:44 AM
