New Zealand'Not the only approach that works': Educators question structured literacy mandateThe Government has rolled out a new approach to literacy. So far it's had mixed reviews.12 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM in a huff after questions over 'woke food'The Prime Minister did not want to answer questions about which foods were woke.08 May 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon and Stanford visit the 1980s; method in Shane Jones' fast-track madnessStanford's education shift has shades of the 1980s about it, but it might work.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Cut-down version of school lunches risks throwing nutrition and manaakitanga in the binOPINION: Too many don't have a real choice in foods they can provide for their children.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's destroyed me': School's struggle with asbestos removalThe Ministry of Education is considering giving schools more help with asbestos problems.30 Apr 10:17 PM
TelecommunicationsWill NZ's school phone ban work? Let’s see what it does for students’ curiosityWhere nearly everyone has a smartphone, probably nearly everyone will have an opinion.30 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about the school cellphone banThe Government's official cellphone ban has begun in schools.30 Apr 12:49 AM
PoliticsWatch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warnsWork programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.29 Apr 04:39 AM
New ZealandPhone ban in schools begins - will it reduce cyberbullying?Cellphone use will be banned in schools for students across the country.28 Apr 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy kids wag school - truants in their own words'We’re just seeing the tip of the iceberg.'28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Kids need to know they have the power to succeedOPINION: Our bureaucratic, top-down education system is visibly failing us.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.18 Apr 12:58 AM
New Zealand'Savage cuts': Ministry of Education and Oranga Tamariki look to slash 1000 jobsThe PSA has called it a 'brutal day' for the public sector.17 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandRed tape cuts for early childhood education sectorAssociate Education Minister David Seymour has pared back the requirements around qualifications for supervisors in early childhood centres. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Apr 11:19 PM
New Zealand'We're the ones that are saving the school lunch programme' - David SeymourThe Act leader says the Labour Party didn't set aside funds for school lunches after 2024.14 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandGovt’s cellphone ban in schools: What Northland principals thinkSchools say ban has had a positive effect but question whether it needed to be imposed.08 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCan private businesses build better schools?Investors could be used to build more public schools. It's been controversial overseas.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departmentsJust how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands of students stood down - highest in 20 yearsAssaults, smoking, vaping and alcohol all resulted in formal removal.04 Mar 07:46 PM
New ZealandSchools fear more kids will skip class if free lunches axedEducators say the free meal is the only reason some show up.01 Mar 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why we need to pay more tax; a better Auckland stadium siteOPINION: "NZ will have to learn to make sacrifices and save."16 Feb 04:00 PM
TalanoaWatch: Emotional haka after shock death of much-loved principalStudents at Rongomai Primary, in Otara, perform a powerful haka to say goodbye.16 Feb 03:35 AM
TalanoaBeing a homeschool parent: 'We reap what we sow'A Tongan homeschool mum is encouraging other Pasifika families to look into homeschooling.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandReal-life experiences in native bushA one-day school has been introduced for children who are not students at the school.14 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandGovt mulls expanding inquiry into Covid-19 responsePublic consultation will begin this month on expanding the inquiry's scope.02 Feb 02:29 AM
BusinessTragic toll of online abuse outlined in pleas for Govt to take actionDysfunctional, sluggish official responses blasted amid escalating online harms.02 Feb 02:21 AM
New ZealandFrom the MTG: We are set for another year of educational funAll programmes align with the New Zealand Curriculum.02 Feb 01:01 AM
New ZealandOutrage after school rejects boy over long-term rental agreement'Every child has the right to education.'01 Feb 05:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Education standards will increase with great parentingOPINION: Schools will thrive when parenting thrives.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChromebooks, shoes, uniforms and stationery - the overwhelming list returnsBetween stationery and uniform costs, the start of the school year can be expensive.21 Jan 12:14 AM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandVirtual reality: The future of learningA new wave of learning is spreading with the introduction of virtual reality in the classroom, opening up a whole approach to learning by mixing the digital and physical worlds. The NZ Herald visits Whangaparāoa School who are actively implementing VR technology in their classes and talk to a year 7 class during a lesson learning about electrical circuits. Video / Ben DickensWatch10 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationGovt accused of ‘conspiracy’ thinking in sex education changesTeachers union says no consultation or guidance over planned changes to sex education.09 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandSnapshot on New Zealand's ups and downs in key rankingsEnd-of-year results aren't only for school and university students.31 Dec 08:58 AM
