Education
Phone ban causing problems for neurodiverse children
The Government's cellphone ban in schools is causing problems for some neurodiverse children who are struggling to get through the day.
Parents say they are not able to get an exemption.
Meanwhile… Audio
Tiny school’s win in fight to protect students from ‘appalling behaviour’
A small Rotorua school that fought plans to allow higher buildings in its neighbourhood after finding human poo, drug paraphernalia and sanitary pads on its grounds is celebrating a win.
15,000 Teenagers working up to 50 hours to support families
Imagine facing the choice of a quality education class or putting food on the table for your family. That's the reality for over 15,000 teenagers taking on 20 to 50 hours of paid work a week on top of… Video, Audio
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Aimie Hines and Chris Wikaira hear from a Port Hills local, and discuss Minister Seymour's move to fine parents for truancy. Plus, do you reverse park or go… Audio
Many primary school maths teachers feel unprepared: report
Many new primary school teachers feel 'unprepared' for teaching maths, according to a new report by the Education Review Office.
The ERO found almost a quarter of new primary school teachers are not… Audio
Person charged with assaulting police officer after school brawl
Officers were called to Mangakōtukutuku College in Hamilton to deal with "disorder" on Tuesday.
Plan for a national music centre steps forward
Plans for a new music complex in the capital have taken a step forward.
Victoria University of Wellington, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Wellington City Council have been working on plans to… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Tim Warren
This week tech commentator and founder of Ambit AI Time Warren is with Jesse to talk about the future of education in a world of AI and High Tech. Audio
Med school at Waikato Uni a step closer
A very short time ago the University of Waikato signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a medical school in the Waikato region.The University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor, Professor Neil Quigley… Audio
Third medical school at Waikato Uni a step closer
Waikato University and the Ministry of Health have begun to work to see if they can create the country's third medical school.
Auckland Uni: gardening with past, present, future in mind
The cultural, historical, environmental and educational significance of the plants and trees gracing the University of Auckland's campuses is explained by Jason Fell. He's the University's… Audio
Schools wrongly denying local children says YouthLaw
A youth law centre says some schools have wrongly denied enrolment to local children.
Last month the Education Ministry intervened after an Auckland school refused to enrol a child living within its… Audio
School enrolment rules called 'heavy-handed and unnecessary'
Some schools' requirements are excessive and likely denying kids access to their local school, say advocates.
Universities 'positive' about enrolments after tough financial year
Universities are watching enrolments closely as they try to recover from their worst year on record.
Unis look to bounce back after worst year on record
Universities are watching enrolments closely as the sector tries to recover from its worst year on record.
The sector last year made its first collective financial loss after a drop in domestic… Audio
Green learning hub grows on red zone land
School students are helping turn quake-damaged red zoned land green again at the Climate Action Campus in Ōtautahi/Christchurch.
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Green learning hub grows on red zone land
School students are helping turn quake-damaged red zoned land green again at the Climate Action Campus in Ōtautahi/Christchurch.
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Education minister wants evidence about what works in schools
Erica Stanford says there will be changes for initial teacher education, the education ministry, school property, and the curriculum Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Selwyn Manning (Part 2)
Today on the show, Susana and panellists Penny Ashton and Selwyn Manning discuss the end of the Auckland Regional Fuel tax. More than one hundred new classrooms for 20 schools around the country are… Audio
Plan to build more cost-effective classrooms coming soon - education minister
The government says it is in the final stages of a plan to build more school classrooms more efficiently. Audio
