New ZealandKids taught self-control do well as adultsTeaching self-control to children as young as three can set them up for healthy, wealthy and crime-free lives.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPre-schoolers earning gun licences at NZ kindiesKids with imaginary guns are learning real safety lessons at kindergartens and early childcare centres around the country.30 Mar 01:13 AM
New ZealandSchool installs software to pinpoint best teachersTop school tracks student performance with new software.05 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionEducation's Cinderella syndromeI have to go to a barbecue this week. This, in itself, isn't exactly newsworthy - even though it may very well be one of the last barbecues of the summer, which is always a poignant little mini-event worth noting.20 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: This bookworm is turningSure, books are one of life's pleasures, but who said every kid has to love reading?17 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandNational standards need review - NZPFRecent debate supports the call to have the national standards reviewed, New Zealand Principals' Federation (NZPF) president Peter Simpson says.27 Jan 02:09 AM
OpinionChanging the culture of science educationThe difficulty is that most university lecturers aren't trained teachers but have generally "picked it up on the job".26 Jan 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Morris</i>: Better all round for pupilsAuckland Grammar head John Morris responds to a Herald editorial on the school opting out of NCEA.25 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMinister backs Grammar headmaster's NCEA rebellionEducation Minister Anne Tolley is backing Auckland Grammar's headmaster - despite his NCEA rebellion.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Constructive' meeting over school's NCEA decisionAuckland Grammar met with officials today following the school's decision to offer Cambridge examinations instead of the national NCEA qualification this year.20 Jan 04:18 AM
New ZealandSchool to justify Cambridge exam preferenceMinistry of Education officials and Auckland Grammar will today discuss the school's decision to offer Cambridge examinations instead of the national qualification, NCEA, this year.19 Jan 04:30 PM
