New education advice 'not fit for purpose' say teachers
New advice for education misses the real drivers behind poor performance, say teachers.
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Children urged to have annual literacy and numeracy tests, cursive handwriting lessons
The advisers warn these updates will fail without good teacher training.
Truancy stats: Parents may be taking kids for long weekends hunting and skiing, principal says
Attendance of students is worse on either side of a weekend, statistics show.
'Hitting hard:' Winter illness hits NZ schools, worsens teacher shortage
'This bout seems to be hitting as hard if not harder than last year'.
New teachers fail to make the grade on basic knowledge
Many primary teachers lack the most basic school qualifications, according to a report.
Charter Schools could increase govt costs - report
Charter school students were likely to be funded at a higher per-student rate.
'Take some accountability': Woman chased boys after they attacked West Auckland pupil
The schoolboy was attacked on Godley Rd, Green Bay, about 4pm last Friday.
High school students find walkie-talkie loophole in cellphone ban
Aucklander teen tells the Herald about cunning communication idea.
Ministry of Education now producing daily school attendance data
Reporting by schools is voluntary but will become mandatory next year.
Seymour says school lunches 'better, smarter and cheaper' - may include packaged foods
The Associate Education Minister says the scheme will keep going.
Official 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.
'It's destroyed me': School's struggle with asbestos removal
The Ministry of Education is considering giving schools more help with asbestos problems.
What you need to know about the school cellphone ban
The Government's official cellphone ban has begun in schools.
Why kids wag school - truants in their own words
'We’re just seeing the tip of the iceberg.'
'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.'
Why aren't kids going to school?
Principals are urging the Government to take care in the way truancy data is published.
David Seymour announces board for re-establishment of kura hourua
David Seymour re-establishes Māori charter schools
New history curriculum 'challenging' for teachers under pressure
A lack of focus on global events in the new history curriculum is causing concern.
Lack of support: Northland principals hit back over bad behaviour in classrooms
It's not about naughtiness, it's about kids who are seriously disturbed, says principal.
How many days will kids have off this April?
With 2 weeks between Easter and the school break, parents are on the back foot.
Focus: Government considers private investors to build schools
Private investors could soon be building more Kiwi schools with public-private partnerships. Video / NZHerald
Schools not equipped for hub role during disasters: report
Need for schools and early childhood centres be properly resourced for hubs.
Staying in school until 18 ‘slows down ageing’
Research is the first to show education has an impact at a cellular level.
Kura feel they’ve been put to the bottom of the list again - Tinetti
Former education minister worries kura projects will be cut.
Opinion: Is NCEA still the right way for our students?
OPINION: To describe NCEA as ‘world-leading’ remains a major stretch.
'Torture' of exams a struggle for students who don't test well
Most students who failed NCEA last year failed again on the second attempt.
'Unfair': Poor schools at disadvantage with donations scheme
A school donations scheme set to ease pressure on parents has made little difference.
Long-running feud between couple and school leads to $25k payout
What started as an information request spiralled into multiple investigations.
Two students expelled from school after brutal attack
Two students involved in an attack on another student have been excluded from school.
Port Hills fire, ferry fury and Wellington cost crunch | Focus Morning Bulletin February 15, 2024
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‘Set up to fail’: Year 1 maths question baffles the internet
A deceivingly simple maths question has left parents scratching their heads.
Editorial: Govt needs to turn tide in educational achievement
The Government can’t sit on its hands and needs to show a comprehensive plan.
'Exponential' growth: Primary school's 'fight' for funding
'Last year we overspent $10,000 to $12,000 every two weeks.'
NCEA pass rates drop for third year in a row
Covid is being blamed as provisional pass rates drop across the board for the third time.