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'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'
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‘Invisible’ students: Inquiry call over correspondence school Te Kura
Staff worried about a 'disturbing' rise in student 'disengagement'.
YouTubing maths teacher offers students a unique way to prepare for exams
Maths teacher and founder of YouTube channel infinityplusone, Subash Chandar K offers students a unique way to study and prepare for their NCEA exams. Video / NZ Herald
Report finds Govt lacks information on student achievement in primary, intermediate
The audit says better information is needed to improve student achievement.
Female teacher at Auckland primary school accused of grooming, indecently assaulting child
'An investigation was launched after the matter was reported to police last month.'
'Developing educational crisis': Te Kura whistleblower fears for students
A whistleblower warns most of the 6000 at-risk students are 'at home doing nothing'.
'Devastating': School bus route review alarms rural groups
Federated Farmers and Rural Women NZ say eligibility criteria should be reviewed.
Editorial: Boardroom mood reflects in Government minister approval ratings
OPINION: Erica Stanford has been the best-performing MP, according to CEOs.
2degrees wins big education contract previously held by Spark
Sir John Key's Palo Alto Networks is also part of the new N4L line-up.
'How big is too big?' Discover Auckland's biggest and fastest-growing schools
Search every Auckland school to see which have grown fastest in our latest interactive.
Education Minister Erica Stanford says her relationship with teacher union is ‘excellent’
Stanford made her comments at the annual PPTA meeting.
Inside the report used to justify cutting $30m from a te reo Māori course for teachers
Report finds course providers are 'exceptional' and engagement 'outstanding'.
Letters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?
OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'
Claire Trevett: Willis and Seymour tackle the evils of staying at home
Climate strikes and teacher-only days are no excuses for missing school, Seymour says.
The biggest reasons for failing university entrance
What's stopping young Kiwis from gaining entry to university?
"Kick in the guts": Acting principal reacts to teachers only day, truancy crackdown
Associate Education Minister David Seymour says new rules from 2026 could see parents prosecuted. Video / Alyse Wright, Carson Bluck
Expressions of interest close for 'prime' Karori site after development falls through
The former university campus was supposed to be turning into a retirement village.
Seymour says parents could face prosecution for kids' truancy
The Associate Education Minister announces a new scheme to tackle a 'truancy crisis'.
Auckland daycare requests child’s removal over multiple allergic reactions
The Ministry of Education is processing a complaint regarding the daycare.
Education changes: Area schools ‘copping it from all directions’
North Canterbury area schools (Years 1 to 13) say they're struggling to keep up.
Editorial: Classroom plan should be a relief to teachers
It beggars belief to see the union's opposition.
'Flood classrooms with unregistered relievers': PPTA fears over teacher shortage plan
The Teaching Council will loosen eligibility criteria.
Muslim school caught up in toxic receivership stoush involving warring charity, nearly $2m
The school was forced into lockdown this week after threatening videos were sent.
Staffing crisis should be addressed before curriculum shift, principals say
Maths and literacy are receiving a big shake-up, but principals say it's too fast.
'Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bites
The PPTA says Ōrewa College is 'not alone in its plan to roster students home'.
Should a 5-year-old be able to count to 10 and accurately describe shapes?
A big change is that both curriculums specify what children should be learning each year.
Secretive legal advice argues charter schools likely to breach labour rules
Confidential legal advice exposes risks of charter school staff agreements.
'This is insane’: Educators slam curriculum plans
Educators are concerned the latest overhaul in maths and English is being rushed.
Letters: The real local council priorities; sad state of energy supply
OPINION: 'It is unfortunate that the dominant tower in the city is the casino tower.'
"Horrific": The harmful content two researchers accessed on school-issued iPads
Jo Robertson and Holly Brooker conducted an experiment at six different primary schools in Auckland. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / Getty
'Freaking out': Toddler found near state highway after escaping from daycare
'We sincerely regret the distress this incident has caused,' the centre says.
Christopher Luxon's numbers fumble as PM conflates maths and reading rates
Luxon was answering questions from reporters during his recent trip to Australia.
Editorial: Our children's education is not a political hot potato
OPINION: Is the maths curriculum overhaul a good idea?
NZ at ‘high risk’ of measles outbreak - Ministry of Education
'Local childhood immunisation rates are declining,' the ministry said.