PremiumPremiumEducationSchools prepare for staff shortages and class disruption as Omicron spreadsSchools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.06 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeng Foon wants compulsory te reo in schools within 5 yearsFoon says protection of te reo Māori is enshrined within Te Tiriti as a taonga.05 Feb 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Huge struggle': Schools help parents tackle back to school costsA mum has described buying school supplies for her three children as a "huge struggle".05 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandSome schools requiring Year 3 students to wear masksSchoolchildren of all ages are often choosing to wear masks even if they don't have to.02 Feb 12:31 AM
EducationFocus: Kids return to schools under new Covid rulesPt Chevalier School principal Stephen Lethbridge says while some teachers, parents and kids may be nervous about returning to school, they have measures in place to overcome any Covid challenges. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandŌtāhuhu College staff member tests positive for Covid, four staff isolatingThree other staff members are now isolating.31 Jan 07:32 PM
New ZealandFears back-to-school costs and Covid could keep kids out of classFamilies choosing between schools supplies or food and power, charity says.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: School's in so here's a few lessons on OmicronEDITORIAL: Schools are coming back as our first Omicron outbreak blooms.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial schools hope for first dibs on air purifiers"Medically fragile" students will need extra help to stay safe in school, principal says.28 Jan 05:32 AM
New Zealand'Every day of learning counts': Closing schools should be last resort, experts sayGovernment urged to make decisions with children at the centre.26 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationGraffiti art helping girls' self-esteemArt programme uses graffiti to promote positive message for pre-teen girls.25 Jan 10:01 PM
New Zealand5000 Samsung air purifiers ordered for New Zealand schoolsExperts have been calling for air cleaners to help remove virus particles from classrooms.24 Jan 08:41 PM
New ZealandBack to school with Omicron: How we will keep schools open with new variantMasks, testing, teacher shortages and school camp - all you need to know for school 2022.22 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationNew Year Honours: Northland principal humbled by NZ Order of Merit honourHora Hora School principal Pat Newman receives honour for his services to education.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ school air purifier order 'progressing', CO2 monitors on waySchools have been asked to raise any air quality concerns with the Ministry of Education.16 Dec 09:47 PM
New ZealandOversupply of teachers possible next year, Ministry of Education forecasts showPandemic has seen an unprecedented "spike" in teachers staying in the classroom.13 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The number of unvaxxed teachers in your regionTeachers and support staff have come out in high numbers to get the jab, survey finds.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Roadblock on literacy's pathway to prosperityOPINION: An effective literacy reset cannot come soon enough.01 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandAfterschool and holiday programmes can open in traffic light systemBut it's still not clear what public health rules apply.01 Dec 12:27 AM
New ZealandAnother Auckland school hit by CovidTe Papapa School is closed today for a deep clean.28 Nov 07:35 PM
New ZealandWest Auckland primary student tests positive to Covid, schools happy with protocolsThe child was infectious at Marina View School in West Harbour from Wednesday, Nov 24.26 Nov 11:02 PM
New ZealandEast Auckland school staying open after student tests positiveThe student was infectious while at Farm Cove Intermediate School in Pakuranga on Monday.25 Nov 11:16 PM
New ZealandKindy owner charged after letting woman ride on her car during 'Great Gridlock'The pre-school owner was remanded at large to reappear next year.24 Nov 12:07 AM
New ZealandDigital divide: 'Whakamā' stops kids asking for laptops, developer saysSome students are still ashamed to ask for digital devices, advocate says.23 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung students 'distraught' after teacher made them slap his hand till it hurtThe disciplinary tribunal censured Anaru Wihapi but let him keep his teaching licence.22 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandThe growing list of schools dealing with Covid casesThe approach taken at each school has been different, based on public health advice.19 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandPoll finds 1 in 50 teachers have not had first Covid vaccinationPrincipals' federation finds many teachers got first dose over the weekend.18 Nov 11:49 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': Unvaccinated parents at school events, in classesDays after losing unvaccinated staff, Education Ministry green-lights unjabbed parents.18 Nov 04:54 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'One of the toughest things': Whanganui schools let unvaccinated staff go"As an employer, it's one of the toughest things, letting a staff member go."17 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandUp to 40% of early learning centres could lose teacher over vax mandate: lobbyBut high school lobby says only a 'tiny amount' of secondary teachers unvaxxed.17 Nov 03:12 AM
New ZealandMasks, mandates and no mingling as primary kids return to schoolPrimary schools are taking a flexible approach to the return to school.16 Nov 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Highly needed' counselling programme rolling into Whanganui schoolsTawhero School is one of the four Whanganui schools part of the pilot programme.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVaccine mandate deadline for teachers and school loomsTomorrow the last day for educators to receive at least one vax to keep classroom jobs.13 Nov 10:04 PM
New ZealandSchools told they can call police if unvaccinated staff turn upEducation Ministry says schools can call police if unvaxxed teachers turn up from Monday.11 Nov 11:00 PM
