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Teachers could be using your child's images for social media clicks
Teachers remain uncertain on what is acceptable to share about their students online.
Field trip horror: NZ students robbed by Costa Rica bandits
Raiders reportedly wielding guns, knives and machetes slashed tents and robbed students.
Crimson Education's UK and US global offices found unmanned
Some of Crimson's UK and US offices were empty, according to USA Today.
Principal censured for 'vulgar' Nikki Kaye comments
He said he'd follow the policies of "a woman with blonde hair and cleavage".
Watch: Palmerston North school's spine-tingling haka for Year 13s
Incredible haka performed by Palmerston North Boys' High School has been highly praised.
Person taken to hospital after incident at Avondale College
One person has been taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
Jacinda Ardern talks to reporters after the Labour conference in Whanganui
Jacinda Ardern talks to reporters after the Labour conference in Whanganui. Video / Audrey Young
School donations scheme aims to ease pressure on families - most Whanganui schools opt in
The majority of schools in the Whanganui region have opted in.
Waikato principals upset over fundraising superiority of Auckland schools
In Waikato, the average take for high-decile schools was $139. In Auckland it's $276.
Smarter than a 16-year-old? Try the diabolical NCEA maths exam
The nation's Year 12s say this NCEA maths exam was way too hard.
Girl violently beaten in school bullying video
Video on Facebook shows a school student begging to be left alone under a hail of punches.
Editorial: Zoning the pinch point in education changes
Editorial: Enrolment restrictions will be the test but there may be beneficial spinoffs.
Simon Bridges talks about the Education Saver proposal
Simon Bridges talks about the Education Saver proposal. Video / Derek Cheng
Go Bus begs striking drivers not to make NCEA students victims
Over 100 bus drivers from East Tamaki and Airport Go bus depots are striking tomorrow.
Govt takes over school zoning powers
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the changes.
School board backdown: Government set to abandon hub proposal
Education 'hubs' no longer expected to take control of schools.
Private school helping 70 students battle vaping addictions
Waikato school is helping teenagers quit nicotine addiction after being exposed to vaping.
Measles threat to NCEA exams
Unvaccinated students exposed to measles may not be able to sit NCEA exams.
School to pay $100k after teacher, student seriously injured by scaffolding
Both were knocked unconscious and suffered serious fractures and brain injuries.
Spirit of Napier Lions Club young achievers: The 10 students who won
Ten inspired students receive Spirit of Napier Lions Young Achievers awards.
Hearing survey shows worrying trend among students
A third of Year 9 students at three NZ schools have "abnormal" hearing.
Teacher who drank with student censured
The female teacher arranged drinks with the student while 'heavily intoxicated'.
Local Focus: Young Māori student translates for thousands of Chinese tourists
"They're in shock when they hear me speaking Chinese". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Young scientists impress at Far North fair
Girls make a clean sweep of the top prizes; home school students also excel.
Caldelari-Hume & Govender: Project-based learning should be NCEA accredited
Comment: Project-based learning pushes innovation and connections outside the classroom.
Measles outbreak: School nurses being trained to give vaccinations
School nurses in South Auckland are being trained to give vaccinations to students.
Measles outbreak: More than 1000 Auckland school students being kept at home
Measles threat for winter tournament hosting 25,000 secondary students.
'Lazy little bugger': Mum fined for son's wagging says she can't drag him out of bed
Sleepy teen says he 'just can't be bothered' going to school each day.
An avocado time machine? Science Fair tomorrow
The fair will be open for the public tomorrow and Friday.
Large Auckland school confirms measles case
An email from principal Steven Hargreaves was sent to parents and caregivers on Friday.
$2000 incentive for top high school trades students
Top students will be eligible for the prize from the Govt to get more people into trades.
School trip to China cancelled due to Hong Kong protest woes
"While the cancellation is a disappointing decision, the safety of students is paramount."
How does your child's school rank?
Some colleges ranked higher thank the national average, while others ranked lower.