'We don’t want to have any barriers to learning.'

A new wave of learning is spreading with the introduction of virtual reality in the classroom, opening up a whole approach to learning by mixing the digital and physical worlds. The NZ Herald visits Whangaparāoa School who are actively implementing VR technology in their classes and talk to a year 7 class during a lesson learning about electrical circuits. Video / Ben Dickens

Parents around the country are concerned about the quality of our education system.

Teachers union says no consultation or guidance over planned changes to sex education.

“Never in my lifetime I thought I would be getting this type of honour.”

Cathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.

Well-known athletes, film stars and broadcasters are on the list.

The Ministry of Education has warned schools might push back on cellphone ban.

"We’ve got a serious shortage of staff - why would you want to work for $10,000 less?"

Melville High and Melville Intermediate to be replaced by one college.

The principal of a former flagship charter school is considering switching back.

Many NZ children face health and education challenges. Would a holistic approach help?

A Herald investigation revealed the extent of students' gambling during school hours.

School attendance for term 2 this year was markedly down on the previous term.

An industrial chemist said the school should not be sending sodium hydroxide into homes.

An Auckland principal said there was 'definitely a literacy and numeracy issue'.

One teacher believes a lack of a cross-party shared vision is 'destroying our future'.

'We’re really heading toward a significant crisis event.'

The party also wants to rank all schools using standardised tests, which is controversial.

As temperatures rise, more people will be at risk from heat stress during extreme seasons.