PremiumPremiumEducationGraffiti art helping girls' self-esteemArt programme uses graffiti to promote positive message for pre-teen girls.25 Jan 10:01 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Whareama Excellence in Teaching AwardWhareama School teaching principal wins only primary teaching National Excellence Award.16 Dec 04:43 AM
New ZealandOversupply of teachers possible next year, Ministry of Education forecasts showPandemic has seen an unprecedented "spike" in teachers staying in the classroom.13 Dec 01:00 AM
EducationPrincipal receives awards for both leadership and mentoringManaia View School principal wins a crystal trophy and $10000 grant in an online ceremony.07 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Education Ministry ordering air purifiers, CO2 monitors for classroomsGood planning will cut the risk of "super spreader events" in schools, ministry says.03 Dec 03:52 AM
Crime'What a disgusting human': Victims confront ex-Dilworth chaplainRoss Douglas Browne has been sentenced to more than six years in prison.01 Dec 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Roadblock on literacy's pathway to prosperityOPINION: An effective literacy reset cannot come soon enough.01 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandKindy owner charged after letting woman ride on her car during 'Great Gridlock'The pre-school owner was remanded at large to reappear next year.24 Nov 12:07 AM
New ZealandYoung students 'distraught' after teacher made them slap his hand till it hurtThe disciplinary tribunal censured Anaru Wihapi but let him keep his teaching licence.22 Nov 03:10 AM
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 ZealandPoll finds 1 in 50 teachers have not had first Covid vaccinationPrincipals' federation finds many teachers got first dose over the weekend.18 Nov 11:49 PM
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
PremiumPremiumEducationHealth and education leaders waiting to see full impact of mandateWait for numbers of Northland health and education workers who refuse vaccine.16 Nov 04:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumEducationPrincipals brace themselves as vaccine mandate kicks inNorthland principals are working on a solution to fill up staff positions.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals worried ahead of vaccine deadline:'Probably one of the worst days of my career'School principals hope vaccination-resistant teachers will get the jab before midnight.15 Nov 05:55 AM
New ZealandTeaching staff farewelled ahead of vaccine mandate deadlineTeachers not getting Covid jab 'doesn't change who they are as a person', principal says.15 Nov 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | How students can catch up with lost class timeOPINION: National education spokesman outlines his plan to get schools back on track.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 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 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 ZealandAuckland, Waikato schools to reopen on November 17All Year 1-10 students in Auckland and Waikato will be able to return to school.09 Nov 11:28 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
PremiumPremiumEducation'Incredibly worrying': Intermediate principals plead for school counsellorsThere is a 'worrying number of young people with serious mental health worries".05 Nov 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Real wake-up call': Principals plead for funded counsellors'Teachers don't have the time to sit down and unpack what is going on.'05 Nov 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVaccine mandate: Half of teachers at some schools don't want jab - principalThere are concerns for schools with large numbers of staff who did not want the vaccine.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher says 'nice bum' comment was a one-off. Ex-students allege otherwiseWellington teacher who pinched a girl's bottom had a history of making sexual comments.03 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Old system': Some Bay schools phase out streaming for junior studentsStreaming at John Paul College will stop from the start of next year.31 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Low belief and low self-esteem': Bay schools phase out class streamingTauranga Boys College is making the switch to mixed-ability junior classes.31 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand'A nightmare': Some principals say staggered days won't work for primary schoolEducation Minister has said the reopening of primary schools keeps him awake at night.28 Oct 09:28 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
