Children's declining maths, literacy performance to be tackled
'We must do better for our kids,' minister says.
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Parent in 'utter disbelief' as preschool emails conspiracy theories
The centre's weekly update encourages parents to view a video on BitChute.
Big jump in high schools, early learning centres with Covid cases
The Ministry of Education has released a snapshot of establishments dealing with Covid.
'Woeful': Border scheme to lure 300 teachers to NZ - only 8 came
Claim process is too costly, confusing and slow to get teachers into the country.
Afterschool and holiday programmes can open in traffic light system
But it's still not clear what public health rules apply.
'Waving hands like a mad person': Woman stops traffic after boy found outside daycare
Police, the Ministry of Education and the child's parents have been notified.
Father shocked after 2yo found wandering outside Auckland daycare
A truck driver found Terrence and returned him to the centre, the boy's father said.
North Shore child infectious when at daycare last week
So far no staff or students have returned positive test results.
Auckland, Waikato schools to reopen on November 17
All Year 1-10 students in Auckland and Waikato will be able to return to school.
Covid scare at West Auckland daycare after teacher tests positive
The case was detected as the result of routine screening for early childhood educators.
One in four respondents to ECE survey say they're 'very likely' to leave over vaccine mandate
Results suggest Government should focus special effort on the ECE sector, expert says.
Early childhood teachers anxious after positive teacher case in Auckland
Teachers feel at risk because they have to face unvaccinated children without masks.
More than half Auckland's pre-schoolers unable to go back to daycare under relaxed Covid restrictions
"We can't meet the demand of every parent who will want early childhood education."
Covid road map: 'Frustrated' daycare centres plead for more info before reopening
With the return of children to early childhood education, providers want guidance.
Toilet queue 'rumble' ends in suspension for drunk ECE teacher
The woman's license was not cancelled because she showed remorse for her actions.
'Two-minute noodles fill their bellies up': Lockdown leaves families with bare cupboards
KidsCan has launched an urgent appeal for donations to help struggling families.
Homeschooling dad of four: Don't worry - your kids will catch up after lockdown
Don't try and replace your kid's teachers - just try and keep them engaged.
Rampant illness: Primary school, ECE classes empty out
NZ Principals' Federation says the school holidays couldn't have come at a better time.
'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soars
A Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.
Winter illnesses: Two infants in ICU, 'hyper-sanitation' at childcare centres
Around 20 children are currently in Wellington Hospital with respiratory illnesses.
Global cyber attack: Hackers demand $100m ransom
Two New Zealand schools use the attacked software and have been affected.
Kindergartens switch to pen and paper after global ransomware attack
More than 100 kindys have been warned to keep their computers switched off.
IHC court claim: Government 'discriminating against disabled students'
IHC has been trying to sue for 13 years over disabled children's educational rights.
Tragic childcare death: Unknown how long 4yo lay unconscious on childcare slide
Coroner says it's not known how long 4-year-old lay unconscious.
1700 Auckland kids wait in pain as Covid-19 aggravates dental backlogs
The crisis shows how weaknesses in the health system have worsened after Covid-19.
Mahinarangi touches hearts as many aspire to reclaim their names
Mother of little girl stunned by how many others have had to deal with the same issue.
'Level 3 lite': Attending school is 'parent's judgment'
"It is the parent's judgment as to whether or not their child needs to be at school."
Empty schools, kindies as lockdown starts
All but 11 of Auckland Kindergarten Association's 120 kindies are empty.
Kiwi kids in world's largest trial of games to teach self-control
BestStart will test games to improve self-control with 1600 children.
Pre-school teacher deregistered after using force on kids
The teacher withdrew from participating in the disciplinary proceeding.
Daycare food fight: Sausages, dried fruit, popcorn, raw apples banned
Watermelon seeds must be removed and peas cooked and mashed for under 3s.
Food rules change for ECEs after boy left brain damaged from choking
It's a bittersweet victory for a family of a little boy left brain damaged after choking.
Hungry and anxious: Preschoolers going without as Covid-19 continues to bite
More than 500 local children are waiting for help from KidsCan.
NZ bars manager for 86 new childcare workers
Childcare centre manager for 86 planned staff blocked by border closure.