New ZealandDigital divide: 'Whakamā' stops kids asking for laptops, developer saysSome students are still ashamed to ask for digital devices, advocate says.23 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe growing list of schools dealing with Covid casesThe approach taken at each school has been different, based on public health advice.19 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato school apologises to staff over rumours of 'no substance', issued Worksafe improvement noticeBoard sorry for 'any distress' caused by claims teachers had faked permission slips.17 Nov 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'One of the toughest things': Whanganui schools let unvaccinated staff go"As an employer, it's one of the toughest things, letting a staff member go."17 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandUp to 40% of early learning centres could lose teacher over vax mandate: lobbyBut high school lobby says only a 'tiny amount' of secondary teachers unvaxxed.17 Nov 03:12 AM
New ZealandMasks, mandates and no mingling as primary kids return to schoolPrimary schools are taking a flexible approach to the return to school.16 Nov 06:18 AM
New ZealandFocus: Why not all Y 9&10s are returning to school just yetMore secondary school students will be allowed back as Covid restrictions ease, but as Mount Albert Grammar School headmaster Patrick Drumm says not all schools will be racing kids back into the classroom. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Nov 03:06 AM
New ZealandCovid-infected Auckland high school teacher was at school while infectiousA member of the faculty at Baradene College has tested positive for the coronavirus.15 Nov 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Highly needed' counselling programme rolling into Whanganui schoolsTawhero School is one of the four Whanganui schools part of the pilot programme.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVaccine mandate deadline for teachers and school loomsTomorrow the last day for educators to receive at least one vax to keep classroom jobs.13 Nov 10:04 PM
New ZealandTeen at Waikato college tests positive for Covid-19A senior student at Ōtorohanga College has tested positive for Covid-19.12 Nov 01:02 AM
New ZealandSchools told they can call police if unvaccinated staff turn upEducation Ministry says schools can call police if unvaxxed teachers turn up from Monday.11 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers who don't want jab should resign now for kids' sake, principal says'Individual freedom is great' but comes with a cost, Northland principal Pat Newman says.11 Nov 04:27 AM
New ZealandLive: 'Game changer' - schools to set own hours for part-time kidsMasks, ventilation and staggered class times when schools reopen on November 17.10 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandNational Party calls for immediate reopening of schoolsMost schools have been closed through level 3 lockdown.09 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandHow many teachers will quit over vaccine? A week out, we still don't knowSome schools are almost fully vaxxed; others fear losing half their staff.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSome church staff included in education sector's vaccine mandateBrian Tamaki and Peter Mortlock could both be covered by the mandate.04 Nov 12:42 AM
New ZealandBig bubbles may have helped kids cope during 2020 lockdownThe Growing Up in New Zealand survey was one of the largest of its kind in the world.01 Nov 04:00 PM
EducationAnnual leave for parent-teacher interviews gets thumbs down from select committeeBill aimed to help parents engage in their child's schooling.27 Oct 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Nice bum': Teacher who pinched student's bottom keeps practising certificate'I am completely ashamed of myself,' says teacher who blames the incident on Prozac.27 Oct 08:15 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Auckland kura stay closedTwo wharekura remain closed because of the danger Delta has on Māori families.26 Oct 09:52 PM
EducationTeacher Covid-19 test delays keep high school closedMore schools made the call to stay closed today in the face of rising Delta numbers.26 Oct 12:02 AM
New Zealand'It feels like we're the guinea pigs': Some students nervous about return to schoolSome are glad to be back, others anxious - and they're all sick of Zoom.25 Oct 07:55 PM
New ZealandUp to 80,000 students could benefit from Education Ministry's high needs reviewAs many as 80,000 students could benefit from the review, Government says.22 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: More Auckland high schools to remain closedAt least four high schools won't reopen next week for senior students.22 Oct 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why our mathematics teaching doesn't add upOPINION: Perry Rush says it's time we focused on student confidence and understanding.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland school says its seniors won't return next weekTakapuna Grammar School says move back on Tuesday impractical and unnecessary.21 Oct 04:13 AM
New Zealand'The boss is happy': Belmont Primary School boasts 100 per cent vaccination rate for staffYear 1 to 10 students in alert level 3 areas may not return to school until next year.20 Oct 07:24 PM
New ZealandSecondary teachers 'dismayed and angry' with decision for return to schoolSenior students who live in alert level 3 areas will be able to return to classrooms.20 Oct 05:10 AM
New ZealandAuckland principal: 'Let's get kids in classes'Calls to open school gates to students on Tuesday after nine weeks of home learning.19 Oct 04:58 PM
New ZealandSenior students likely to return to school first, Minister signalsEducation Minister says seniors are under pressure with exams, assessments coming up.19 Oct 02:55 AM
KahuKeeping isolated BOP kids in school: Cash boost for programmesLockdowns led many students and their whānau to question why school was even necessary.18 Oct 12:12 AM
New ZealandDesperate mum resorts to supermarket rubbish bin for food: Lockdown struggles continue as Term 4 startsSome kids have dropped off the radar altogether, principal says.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals must decide if exams are necessary in alert level 3New rules leave it to principals to decide if their students should sit exams in level 3.15 Oct 01:25 AM
