Kahu'Don't have to be an expert to be a champion for te reo': Scotty and Stacey Morrison were late comers to the languageStacey Morrison has translated a new children's book on Dame Whina Cooper.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrimary teachers plan October walkoutThe rejected offer included pay rises of 2.7% to 4.6%.16 Sep 05:59 PM
New Zealand'Destined to do something great': Nikara Ross' journey from student to mentorWairoa woman Nikara Ross is guiding youth in the NZDF after it gave her a career. 15 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Not about greed': Here’s why teachers are striking"It is fiscally responsible to invest in our children’s futures," Peter Wills says.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not lazy parents': 600 schools needing extra support to boost attendanceThe Ministry of Education said regional teams will step in to support them.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers offered up to $40k to stay in hard-to-staff schoolsIt replaces an old scheme, which was capped at a maximum of $17,500.11 Sep 09:02 PM
New ZealandNorthland College first state school to seek charter statusNgāpuhi iwi will sponsor the school, providing cultural and governance support.07 Sep 11:55 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mother pleads with immigration to allow son with Down syndrome into NZChristchurch chef seeks ministerial help to get her son into NZ.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NCEA reform matters for every childOPINION: More than 70% of parents said their children receive some form of tutoring.05 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Beating heart of the school': Dog brings comfort and care to students With Sapphire, no words are needed, just connection.03 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Exciting to see': Teacher enrolments up 30%, exclusive data showsEducation Minister Erica Stanford said it shows the Government's initiatives are working.03 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleI’m a teacher with incurable cancer – I can show students there’s more to life than traumaStacey Schultz says she is teaching them life lessons they wouldn't otherwise experience. 02 Sep 10:59 PM
Education'Crisis point': Fears as NZ lags in language learning for studentsLanguage learning at a crisis point.31 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-pupils claim predator teacher used 'two-way mirror'Minister seeks urgent briefing from Teaching Council and review of vetting practices. 30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Where are these kids going to go?’: Schools fear being swamped under Akl high-rise planSchools don't want to be left dumping prefab classrooms on sports ovals, principals say.28 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandBad Santa: Firm that placed predator teacher in malls defends record, launches reviewFisher was jailed this month for indecent assault and making objectionable material. 27 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandParents say schools getting opening hours wrong for yearsSome primary schools added days on after realising they had misinterpreted the rules.26 Aug 10:50 PM
AucklandPredator teacher worked as Santa at three Auckland malls after vetting failureScentre Group is reviewing vetting processes after learning the man had prior convictions.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLaw expert urges Clean Slate Act review after teacher hid convictions, abused girlsA man with indecency convictions became a teacher, abusing nine pupils.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJust over 40 jobs to go at EIT in restructureCuts necessary as Eastern Institute of Technology returns to independence, it says.20 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'150 clicks by the end of the straight': School speed limit changes in spotlight in TararuaSharon Cameron says she's welcoming consultation on proposed speed limit changes.20 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeacher jailed for abuse; Clean Slate Act hid past convictions from schoolsPolice warned man should not be alone with children a decade before he abused nine girls. 20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Shocking writing stats expose teaching gapsOPINION: How can it be that we have failed this generation of children so poorly? 20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIcy day doesn't stop McFlurry of strikes in Hawke's BayTeachers and McDonald's workers walked off the job, calling for better pay and conditions.20 Aug 04:09 AM
Politics'Hugely disrespectful': MP says minister’s error over school teachers’ pay ‘harmful’It comes as teachers prepare to strike tomorrow. 19 Aug 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPatrick Walsh: Axing of NCEA needs to proceed with cautionOPINION: NCEA's architects aimed to fix systemic issues in school qualifications.18 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Privilege is not a dirty word': What will private schools be spending extra government money on?St Cuthbert's College will receive an estimated $1.6m subsidy.15 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'This was inevitable': Auckland teacher who abused girls had prior indecency convictions'I need some help', the disgraced English teacher told a judge.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Bentley: Why NCEA overhaul falls shortOPINION: A top headmaster says theoverhaul is not the bold reset many believed was coming.14 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Last resort': More schools struggle as teacher illness forces students homeWhangārei Boys' High had 20 teaching staff unwell, forcing Year 12s to be rostered home.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not taken lightly': Govt disappointed as teachers plan strike over payThe Government offered a 1% pay rise but the PPTA has deemed it too low.13 Aug 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Significant challenges': Teachers to strike as Govt offers 1% pay riseThe PPTA says the offered pay increase is the lowest in a generation.13 Aug 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why NCEA's demise is a lesson in failed educational policyOPINION: New Zealand should not have persisted with a flawed scheme for so long.13 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandEducation Minister bans most Māori words in early reading booksOnly Māori names are allowed in new Ready to Read Phonics Plus books.12 Aug 07:28 PM
