New ZealandNew education advice 'not fit for purpose' say teachersNew advice for education misses the real drivers behind poor performance, say teachers.16 Jun 09:13 PM
New ZealandChildren urged to have annual literacy and numeracy tests, cursive handwriting lessonsThe advisers warn these updates will fail without good teacher training.16 Jun 12:22 AM
New ZealandTruancy stats: Parents may be taking kids for long weekends hunting and skiing, principal saysAttendance of students is worse on either side of a weekend, statistics show.11 Jun 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Hitting hard:' Winter illness hits NZ schools, worsens teacher shortage'This bout seems to be hitting as hard if not harder than last year'.24 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandNew teachers fail to make the grade on basic knowledgeMany primary teachers lack the most basic school qualifications, according to a report.23 May 12:52 AM
New ZealandCharter Schools could increase govt costs - reportCharter school students were likely to be funded at a higher per-student rate.17 May 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Take some accountability': Woman chased boys after they attacked West Auckland pupilThe schoolboy was attacked on Godley Rd, Green Bay, about 4pm last Friday.14 May 11:29 PM
New ZealandHigh school students find walkie-talkie loophole in cellphone banAucklander teen tells the Herald about cunning communication idea.10 May 03:40 AM
PoliticsMinistry of Education now producing daily school attendance dataReporting by schools is voluntary but will become mandatory next year.07 May 01:54 AM
KahuSeymour says school lunches 'better, smarter and cheaper' - may include packaged foodsThe Associate Education Minister says the scheme will keep going.02 May 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOfficial docs reveal Govt warned NZ school cellphone ban ‘may not be warranted’The Ministry of Education looked at policies from Europe, Australia, the USA and Asia.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
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy kids wag school - truants in their own words'We’re just seeing the tip of the iceberg.'28 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Very weird': School leader queries new rules on sending sick kids to class'It’s a dilemma that parents and schools have faced forever and a day.'17 Apr 08:28 PM
New ZealandWhy aren't kids going to school?Principals are urging the Government to take care in the way truancy data is published.15 Apr 09:19 PM
KahuDavid Seymour announces board for re-establishment of kura houruaDavid Seymour re-establishes Māori charter schools03 Apr 09:08 PM
New ZealandNew history curriculum 'challenging' for teachers under pressureA lack of focus on global events in the new history curriculum is causing concern.03 Apr 08:16 PM
New ZealandLack of support: Northland principals hit back over bad behaviour in classroomsIt's not about naughtiness, it's about kids who are seriously disturbed, says principal.02 Apr 03:30 AM
LifestyleHow many days will kids have off this April?With 2 weeks between Easter and the school break, parents are on the back foot.27 Mar 10:28 PM
New ZealandFocus: Government considers private investors to build schoolsPrivate investors could soon be building more Kiwi schools with public-private partnerships. Video / NZHeraldWatch20 Mar 08:06 PM
New ZealandSchools not equipped for hub role during disasters: reportNeed for schools and early childhood centres be properly resourced for hubs.18 Mar 10:35 PM
LifestyleStaying in school until 18 ‘slows down ageing’Research is the first to show education has an impact at a cellular level.02 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuKura feel they’ve been put to the bottom of the list again - TinettiFormer education minister worries kura projects will be cut.27 Feb 05:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Is NCEA still the right way for our students?OPINION: To describe NCEA as ‘world-leading’ remains a major stretch.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Torture' of exams a struggle for students who don't test wellMost students who failed NCEA last year failed again on the second attempt.25 Feb 07:20 PM
New Zealand'Unfair': Poor schools at disadvantage with donations schemeA school donations scheme set to ease pressure on parents has made little difference.18 Feb 08:43 PM
New ZealandLong-running feud between couple and school leads to $25k payoutWhat started as an information request spiralled into multiple investigations.17 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTwo students expelled from school after brutal attackTwo students involved in an attack on another student have been excluded from school.15 Feb 01:26 AM
New ZealandPort Hills fire, ferry fury and Wellington cost crunch | Focus Morning Bulletin February 15, 2024Christchurch firefighters battle Port Hills blaze, KiwiRail fronts select committee and what’s on the chopping block in Wellington City Council’s cost crunch in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHeraldWatch14 Feb 07:58 PM
Lifestyle‘Set up to fail’: Year 1 maths question baffles the internetA deceivingly simple maths question has left parents scratching their heads.13 Feb 08:51 PM
EditorialEditorial: Govt needs to turn tide in educational achievementThe Government can’t sit on its hands and needs to show a comprehensive plan.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Exponential' growth: Primary school's 'fight' for funding'Last year we overspent $10,000 to $12,000 every two weeks.'24 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandNCEA pass rates drop for third year in a rowCovid is being blamed as provisional pass rates drop across the board for the third time.16 Jan 11:46 PM
