New ZealandCompulsory history lessons one of my proudest achievements - ArdernMore than 4000 people gave feedback on the first draft of the curriculum.16 Mar 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Absolutely devastating': Principals on proposed ban on international studentsFears of 'huge impact' on school culture.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree quarters of schools dealing with Covid casesNew cases down in Auckland schools and ECEs - but outside the city they've nearly doubled.10 Mar 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Big problems on little shoulders': How Sir John Kirwan is tackling mental health through primary schoolsThe All Black legend wants mental health to be a school subject like reading or maths.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandVaccine mandates: Education, health workers launch High Court challengeAnother challenge to vaccination mandates is being heard in the High Court.03 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandSchool closes for two weeks with an Omicron case in almost every class'We're not prepared to sit back and let this thing gobble everybody up', principal says.26 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandLive: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.24 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 717 schools, ECEs dealing with Covid casesThe move to phase 3 will make case management much simpler for schools.24 Feb 05:20 AM
New ZealandBig jump in high schools, early learning centres with Covid casesThe Ministry of Education has released a snapshot of establishments dealing with Covid.21 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandPrincipals unhappy with plan to restrict enrolments from young foreign studentsCurrent system may lead to inequity and immigration pressure, document says.20 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandHipkins considering school sports options for unvaxxed kidsUnvaccinated kids have been distressed to find they can't play sport for school.18 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay has one new case of Covid, Taradale High students to learn from homeOne new case of Covid in Hawke's Bay, Taradale High students to learn from home14 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandSeveral Covid cases associated with Wellington schoolsTwo of the schools are Petone Central School and St Patrick's College, Silverstream.10 Feb 11:46 PM
New Zealand'He's extremely lucky': Teen allegedly stabbed outside Waikato schoolThe teen's mother and a teacher were just metres away when he was stabbed by a student.10 Feb 07:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFree pads and tampons in schools appreciated, hope for sustainable underwear optionPhase Two of the Government's free period product initiative will begin soon.09 Feb 07:35 PM
New ZealandHelp wanted: School seeks people to supervise classes if teachers get OmicronHigh school planning for "potential major teaching staff shortages due to Omicron".09 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland primary schools consider onsite vaccination clinicsCounties Manukau DHB has asked primary schools to allow vaccinations on their sites.08 Feb 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationTe Mata School students tested for Covid, no new cases yetTe Mata School principal is cautiously optimistic after no new Covid cases in the region.08 Feb 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: What Kiwi parents care about most when choosing a schoolPublic versus private? Sport versus grades? Here's what 1000 parents say really matters.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'The bottom line is that kids are happy': Schools prepare for staff shortages, class disruption amid OmicronSchools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.06 Feb 06:00 PM
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
