New ZealandResearchers back National Standards boycottTwo education researchers are supporting a boycott of the Government's mandatory national standards by 225 primary school boards.03 Nov 08:00 PM
LifestyleAll the fun of the fairFabulously old-fashioned, galas are still an important date on the school calendar, writes Gill South.30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchools shut out siblings as baby boom fills rollsPopular primary schools could turn away pupils' little brothers and sisters, as they are hit by the start of a new baby boom.16 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTolley turns deaf ear to teachersAnne Tolley yesterday told teachers she would be 'appalled' if they told parents their children were failing National Standards.27 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandCanterbury quake: Govt announces recovery billThe Government has announced details of legislation to be pushed through Parliament to help speed up the recovery process in quake-devastated Canterbury.13 Sep 04:30 AM
TourismCanterbury earthquake: Hotels slash room ratesSeveral Christchurch hotels have slashed room rates in the wake of Christchurch's "horrendous" magnitude 7.1 quake, with one hotel chief saying everybody needed to "chip in".13 Sep 02:54 AM
New ZealandChristchurch schools open after earthquakeMost Canterbury schools today reopened after the September 4 magnitude 7.1 earthquake, but aftershocks continue.12 Sep 09:44 PM
New ZealandBack to school after Christchurch earthquakeChildren try to come to terms with the fear as they return to school.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPupils shut out of quake-hit schoolsSome 1200 Canterbury school children will not be able to return to their schools for weeks.09 Sep 11:09 PM
WorldTeacher censors 'gay' from kids' songA school in Victoria has created controversy by banning the word gay from the classic Aussie song Kookaburra.02 Sep 01:26 AM
New ZealandSchool board: Fake Tolley letters not political Trustees at Otatara Primary School say a decision to give students fake letters claiming school hours would be extended was not politically motivated.25 Aug 09:39 PM
New ZealandNew school reports score from A+ to FailParents are surprised at the range of school reports on offer - from poor to wonderfully informative.30 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandERO: Schools lacking in special needs practicesAn Education Review Office survey of 229 schools found about 20pc had inadequate inclusive practices for special needs pupils.22 Jul 11:10 PM
