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Primary teachers and Govt reach settlement
The Ministry of Education and the primary teachers and principals' union have reached an agreement on collective contracts.
Mum's the word on who's best instructor
Auckland teenager Nicholas Beel reckons driving lessons are almost a breeze - when he's with his mother.
Teacher still registered despite sexualised comments
A teacher who used repeated sexualised comments with his year 11 students has escaped being deregistered.
Teacher who wouldn't play the game
Judy Kraidy lost her job teaching foreign students because she refused to pass those who didn't learn anything.
Teachers call off strike
Secondary teachers have called off strike action planned for tomorrow to allow contracts negotiations with the Ministry of Education to continue.
Primary teachers reject pay offer
Primary school teachers could strike next year if they do not get a better offer, says the teachers' union.
Teachers' strike to go ahead despite talks
Teachers still plan to strike this week despite two days at the bargaining table with the Ministry of Education.
UK school highlights gay achievements to stop bullying
The teaching programme, which recognises the contribution of gay people in history, was created in an effort to stamp out homophobic bullying.
Tapu Misa: No easy formula for pupils doing well
If you tell children they're failures, they tend not to disappoint you.
Ministry puts boards on spot over standards
The Ministry of Education is contacting the trustees of every primary and intermediate school to ask about their stance on National Standards.
National standards: <b>Readers respond</b>
We asked readers if they had confidence in the Govt's national education standards, after more than 200 schools rejected them.
Top school makes te reo compulsory
Te reo Maori is finding a home in one of the country’s most prestigious schools, with King's College making it a compulsory subject for all Year Nine students.