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Principals 'fail' education minister

Schools face roll explosion

An extra 30,000 children are predicted to turn up in Auckland classrooms over the coming decade.

Zoning frustrates wish for single-sex school

Auckland Grammar old boy John Chisholm wants his sons to go to a good single-sex school like he did - but they don't live in the right zone.

Mall girls snapped in the act

Official figures confirm that violence involving teenage girls is on the rise.

Bravery awards: School's guiding light in a time of tragedy

Elim principal Murray Burton can't stop thinking about the six students and a teacher who perished in a canyoning tragedy.

NCEA pass rates up but low deciles still struggle

Maori, Pasifika school results improve

Kerre Woodham: School made wrong call with Head Boy drink-driver

College gains three perfect exam scores

School cancels sports day after violent brawls

Pupils face two-week stand-down over measles

Parents are being warned that unimmunised children will have to stay away from school for up to two weeks if they come into contact with measles.

Education's Cinderella syndrome

I have to go to a barbecue this week. This, in itself, isn't exactly newsworthy - even though it may very well be one of the last barbecues of the summer, which is always a poignant little mini-event worth noting.

Ace student earns right to ease up on his studies this year

Michael Wang plans to try a few new subjects and take things easy now that he's in his final year of high school.

Incompetent teachers need to be struck off - Principals

Are teenagers responsible enough to have cellphones?

Top coaches glad to attend Far North academy