New ZealandClass reports confoundAn estimated 10,300 new entrants are just starting school - and beginning to learn the "three Rs". And their parents will soon have to learn to grapple with the fourth R: Reports.01 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGreen's $90m school planLabour has already given a conditional tick of approval to the Green Party's policy today aimed at low-decile schools, including free after school care and a free lunch.26 Jan 04:34 AM
New ZealandSchools already rewarding 'expert' teacher rolesSchools say they know who their top teachers are and have already put some of them in the "expert" roles just announced by the Govt.25 Jan 02:24 AM
OpinionViviane Robinson: Get it right and everyone will benefitThe catalyst for the PM's announcement regarding four new roles in the teaching profession is the longstanding problem of persistent and growing disparity, writes Viviane Robinson.23 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandWhat new teaching roles will bringNew "executive" and "expert" positions in schools could have wide-reaching effects - including more-energised teachers and reduced competition between schools.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeachers' misbehaviour: Secrecy to liftA Christian college that weathered two high-profile disciplinary actions against former teachers is welcoming new rules removing teachers' automatic right to keep their misdeeds secret.16 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrunk driver still teachingA repeat drunk driver who was caught driving while his breath alcohol reading was off the scale has been allowed to continue teaching.11 Nov 01:44 AM
New ZealandParata alone will pick new panelEducation Minister Hekia Parata will appoint all nine members of a new agency to replace the Teachers Council.01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchools cross the digital divideEvery New Zealand classroom will soon have access to digital devices - opening up huge learning opportunities, but also a risk of another "digital divide".27 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandRuling raises concerns over teacherA woman banned from seeing her own daughter without supervision is set to qualify as a teacher - just a year after a Family Court judge raised concerns about her parenting.25 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrink driver still teachingA four-time drink driver is among three teachers convicted of criminal charges who have been allowed to remain in the classroom.14 Oct 01:10 AM
New ZealandPredators on Teachers Council registerThe predator of Pamapuria, James Parker, has been allowed to remain a registered teacher.07 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMinister defends national standardsThe Education Minister has defended national standards despite an independent report which found teachers get them right only 60 per cent of the time.03 Sep 08:59 PM
Small BusinessBig China push for NZ tutor companyAn ex-teacher has gained strong investor backing for his online start-up which helps people in China learn English through face-to-face lessons with Kiwi tutors.26 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandOne year on, Novopay system improving...slowlyAfter a horrid first year in action, the Novopay system is slowly improving.19 Aug 08:40 PM
New ZealandMore ways for bad teachers to hide?Misbehaving teachers facing disciplinary action may soon lose their automatic name suppression - but the national kindergarten federation is warning that those in trouble could still use other ways to retain anonymity.17 Aug 09:15 PM
New ZealandSecrecy rules under reviewSecrecy rules protecting the names of errant teachers are headed for a shake-up in Parliament.25 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: New body for teachers key to changeEditorial: The Teachers Council, the registration body that ought to speak with the authority of the New Zealand Law Society or Medical Association, never offers a view on educational issues.23 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandHeads back graduate teachersBackers of a controversial scheme to fast-track trainee teachers into classrooms are claiming initial success, with all 16 inaugural graduates passing their first three months as teachers.11 May 05:30 PM
