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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.

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.

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

National standards need review - NZPF

Recent debate supports the call to have the national standards reviewed, New Zealand Principals' Federation (NZPF) president Peter Simpson says.

Are you struggling with school uniform and equipment costs?

Ex-high school principal co-accused admits dishonesty

Four exam errors slip past check system

There were four mistakes in this year's secondary school exam papers despite "robust" checks.

Teacher strike action continues

College Sport: Avondale cricket star scoops awards pair

Maths gives girls options

Teacher still registered despite sexualised comments

A teacher who used repeated sexualised comments with his year 11 students has escaped being deregistered.

<i>Bryan Gould</i>: Still gaps in study standards despite success of NCEA

Nerves part of the territory as senior exams begin