New ZealandPrincipals protest payroll problemsAuckland's primary school principals are refusing to take on any new work with the Ministry of Education until it resolves ongoing problems with its new payroll system.05 Nov 08:53 PM
New ZealandGovt, advisors quarrel over teacher regoThe charter schools advisory group wants those who have no teaching qualifications to be given official registration - a call at odds with Govt policy.01 Nov 07:15 PM
New ZealandPies and cookies still fill tuck shopsPies, hot dogs and cookies feature strongly in school tuck shops, a survey has found, suggesting efforts to improve the quality of the school food supply have failed.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchool standards: Must try harderWill parents be able to choose the right school using National Standards data, which even the Prime Minister admits is "ropey"?28 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSchools left off results website188 schools have not been included in official National Standards information after failing to provide the right details.28 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMost National Standards data onlineA handful of schools are holding out on releasing National Standards to the Minister of Education as the first round of data is made public.28 Sep 01:02 AM
OpinionEditorial: Govt could do better over school reportsHow should we grade the Government for its handling of the release of national standards in reading, writing and mathematics? 'Could do better'.24 Sep 05:29 PM
New ZealandPM welcomes standards debatePrime Minister John Key says he welcomes the debate generated by the publication of national standards data.23 Sep 10:36 PM
OpinionShould preschool be compulsory?Two views on the Government's decision to require social welfare beneficiaries with little children to arrange for them to attend preschool education centres from July next year.20 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeacher shortage loomsA higher birth rate and an ageing workforce mean hundreds of teachers could be needed to meet a staff shortage as school rolls surge over the next decade.11 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBeing Kiwi: War babiesThe Herald marks its rebirth with a week-long inquiry into how our national identity has changed through the generations. Today, we look at those aged 60-79 - the war babies.10 Sep 05:30 PM
