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Watch: Erica Stanford promises 1600 more teachers, learning support staff by 2028
The minister is speaking at Mt Albert Grammar in Auckland.

Govt boosts spending on private schools to support ‘diversity, choice’
It is the first increase in private school funding in 15 years, David Seymour said.

Deputy principal on leave, police complaint laid
The school has not confirmed any details but sent out a cryptic email earlier this week.

Teacher pulled fingers and swore at students, made fun of kids with learning disabilities
Wendy Hopwood also ripped up students’ artwork and tore pages from their workbooks.

'Inspire the next generation': Boeing's new push in Kiwi schools
Giant exporter hopes students in regions can be part of the next generation of aviators.

Opinion: 'Fund hope, not hype' – what secondary teachers need from Budget
OPINION: Erica Stanford announced $53m for teacher registration fees for three years.

Cecilia Robinson: 'Why didn't we learn this at school?'
OPINION: The Government is embedding financial education from Year 1 in the curriculum.

'Like a prison': Students in revolt at posh Auckland school, principal caught on secret recording
Students claim the school feels more like a 'prison' than a place of learning.

'Gut-wrenching': Fury as Hawke's Bay pay equity claims dropped
'Money is more important to them than women.'

'Focus on the basics': Whanganui Mayor pushes back on truancy appeal
Andrew Tripe says there's a firm directive to councils to focus on the basics.

Top school shares private details of pupil who complained about now-disgraced teacher
The files included the girl's allegations and a copy of her 'safety plan'.

Snapchat nudes and alcohol: Female teacher groomed 15yo student before sex acts
Her lawyer said the victim's gender made the crime less serious. The judge disagreed.

Northland schools see literacy boost with structured approach
Almost two-thirds of teachers are significantly changing their teaching practices.

On The Up: 50 years of Havelock North High School, and 40 years with one teacher
From typewriter to computers, from School C to NCEA, Glenys Sparling-Fenton's seen it all.

Richard Prebble: Cut red tape faster and deeper
OPINION: The preschool review is a template but it is too little and takes too long.

Govt announces $53m boost for teacher registrations, practising certificates fees
It will benefit around 115,000 school and early learning teachers over three years.

On The Up: Fighting to keep his late partner’s dream alive – the story of Jillyfish
Reece Kennedy almost closed the doors, until he got a call from a business mentor.

'Beautiful buildings': College undergoes major transformation
A $47m redevelopment was announced in 2018 for 57 teaching spaces.

Number of people studying education continues to drop
New Zealand's education crisis deepens; numbers studying significantly drop since 2015.

Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal: How misconduct is handled in teaching
The Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal handles cases such as fraud and violence.

Government proposes compulsory consent education in Kiwi schools
Feedback is now open on new relationship and sexuality education in schools.