Latest from Secondary Education

Compulsory history lessons one of my proudest achievements - Ardern

More than 4000 people gave feedback on the first draft of the curriculum.

'Absolutely devastating': Principals on proposed ban on international students

Fears of 'huge impact' on school culture.

Three quarters of schools dealing with Covid cases

New cases down in Auckland schools and ECEs - but outside the city they've nearly doubled.

Vaccine mandates: Education, health workers launch High Court challenge

Another challenge to vaccination mandates is being heard in the High Court.

Underserved learners miss out on billions in lost wages

Those who miss out are more likely to be Maori, Pasifika or have a disability.

School 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.

Live: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3

There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.

Omicron outbreak: 717 schools, ECEs dealing with Covid cases

The move to phase 3 will make case management much simpler for schools.

Several Covid cases associated with Wellington schools

Two of the schools are Petone Central School and St Patrick's College, Silverstream.

'He's extremely lucky': Teen allegedly stabbed outside Waikato school

The teen's mother and a teacher were just metres away when he was stabbed by a student.

Free pads and tampons in schools appreciated, hope for sustainable underwear option

Phase Two of the Government's free period product initiative will begin soon.

Help wanted: School seeks people to supervise classes if teachers get Omicron

High school planning for "potential major teaching staff shortages due to Omicron".

Revealed: What Kiwi parents care about most when choosing a school

Public versus private? Sport versus grades? Here's what 1000 parents say really matters.

'The bottom line is that kids are happy': Schools prepare for staff shortages, class disruption amid Omicron

Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.

Schools prepare for staff shortages and class disruption as Omicron spreads

Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.

Meng Foon wants compulsory te reo in schools within 5 years

Foon says protection of te reo Māori is enshrined within Te Tiriti as a taonga.