New ZealandNational Standards: Are they working?National Standards have transformed school cultures - but are kids learning any better?18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWriting gap widens between girls and boysHuge gaps between boys and girls, and among ethnic groups, show up in new school data.18 Aug 01:13 AM
EducationStudents become councillors for the day12 junior students from Poroti School take a seat around council table for a day.14 Aug 12:32 AM
New ZealandTackling suicide 'starts at preschool'Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some readers.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew programme aims to build resilience in youthWarning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some readers.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet Thomas's new teacher: A dogDogs are helping children to learn to read - because they're not judgmental.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew teachers quit Auckland, delay kidsMost new Auckland teachers plan to leave town, and many are deferring having children.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Monty Python' path to teaching in NZOverseas teachers seeking NZ recognition of their qualifications have risen by 19 per cent23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour's education promiseLabour says it will invest an extra $4 billion over four years in education.21 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandStatutory manager steps into deaf schoolA limited statutory manager has been appointed at the Kelston Deaf Education Centre.21 Jul 01:47 AM
New ZealandAuckland's worst-ever teacher shortage'Worst teacher shortage for 30 years' as schools struggle to fill multiple vacancies.11 Jul 07:51 AM
KahuCharter schools for Rotorua and TaupoTwo new charter schools, one in Rotorua and the other in Taupō, are set to open next year.11 Jul 01:31 AM
New ZealandSuspensions for students assaulting others reaches seven year highSuspensions for physical assaults on other students is the highest its been since 2009.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers under attack: schools 'breaking'Schools are standing down a record number of students for assaulting teachers.09 Jul 07:15 AM
KahuMaori history: part of core curriculum?Education sector groups plan a campaign to make Māori history part of the core curriculum.09 Jul 03:35 AM
New ZealandTransient kids: Housing crisis hits homeTransience has hit a record high in low-decile schools as the housing crisis hits children07 Jul 05:21 AM
New ZealandRelief at last for overcrowded schoolBulging Auckland schools will get 41 new classrooms costing $21 million.29 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi kids to learn computing from age 5Computing becomes part of the core curriculum.27 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandManurewa Intermediate wins supreme awardFrom one of the worst to one of the best: Manurewa Intermediate wins supreme award.27 Jun 09:00 AM
New ZealandNo more fizzy drink in schoolsDrink distributors have agreed to sell only water in NZ primary and intermediate schools.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipal struck off: 'worst misconduct'A long-serving principal has been struck off the register for forging her own appraisal.22 Jun 02:24 AM
New ZealandGirl punished for trying to summon a ghostAn 8-year-old Kiwi girl was made to write an apology after trying to summon up a ghost.21 Jun 07:47 AM
New ZealandProposal to shake up teacher trainingThe change could smooth the transition for students between ECE, primary and secondary.18 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why spelling still mattersEven a few errors can hurt a student's marks or sink a job application, says Tom Nicholson12 Jun 06:53 AM
New ZealandGirls mean businessA social enterprise is working to encourage an entrepreneurial mindset in girls07 Jun 03:13 AM
New ZealandSchool turns house-builder to lure staffAuckland schools are taking desperate measures, even building houses, to recruit teachers.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice threat over 'nuisance' signDad faces possible police action if he keeps up his bullying protest.01 Jun 12:14 AM
KahuFive new schools for AucklandAbout $240 million will build new schools across Auckland.01 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandParents stumped by kids' online learningSurvey finds only 37% of primary and intermediate mums and dads can see schoolwork online.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis back gender-neutral uniformsPublic opinion seems to be narrowly supporting gender-neutral options for school uniforms.29 May 06:04 AM
New ZealandTeacher aides: higher pay, fewer hours?Principals say school support staff hours may have to be cut if their wages are lifted.28 May 10:45 PM
New ZealandIs it time for gender-neutral uniforms?Schools are being advised to offer "gender-neutral" uniform, toilet and changing options.28 May 05:00 PM
