Education
Draft school science curriculum 'shocking'
Advance copies of the draft school science curriculum contain no mention of the core science subjects physics, chemistry and biology, leaving some to ask 'where is the science?'
Instead subjects will… Audio
Science curriculum provides shock
Advance draft copies of the new science curriculum for schools have shocked some science teachers.
The so-called fast draft contains no mention of the core science subjects physics, chemistry and… Audio
Two wāhine Māori scholars awarded Fulbright awards
Two wāhine Māori scholars will get the chance to pursue their studies overseas after winning the Fulbright Graduate and Scholar Awards.
Cyclone taking toll on Hawke's Bay school kids
Hawke's Bay schools are noticing the toll Cyclone Gabrielle has had on their students. Teachers say behavioural problems are up, and attendance is down. Every time it rains, families keep their… Audio
Severe weather affecting East Coast students' behaviour, attendance
Demand for counselling for young people on the East Coast has shot up since Cyclone Gabrielle, with primary students remembering how they had to flee their homes.
'Shameful': Whistleblower criticises elite school's handling of complaints about teacher
Christ's College has conceded it should have stood down Taurapa as soon as concerns were raised about his behaviour. Instead, he was allowed to continue in his role for years.
Master Carver sharing traditional skills with youngsters
Taua Papatua is a Master Carver, who learnt his skills the "old school way" from his dad in the Cook Islands. He's going to share his skills with the students at Ascot Community School, and they're… Audio
Schools for people with disabilities see rising demand despite UN call to close them
Enrolments have doubled at the country's three boarding schools for disabled children while the government decides their future.
Trauma experts at schools
When tragedy strikes a school community, a team of experts trained in handling trauma are on call, ready to help.
So far this year the Ministry of Education's specialist team has been called out to… Audio
Future of the country's most expensive schools remain in limbo
The future of the country's most expensive schools remains in limbo.
Enrolments have doubled at the three boarding schools for disabled children but remain below the numbers they are funded for.
A… Audio
'Set up to fail': The alternative education problem
These programmes are the last resort for kids who can't cope in mainstream schools – but barely any leave with NCEA qualifications. Audio
'Set up to fail': The alternative education problem
These programmes are the last resort for kids who can't cope in mainstream schools – but barely any leave with NCEA qualifications.
AudioThe Kiwi comedians' guide to surviving the school holidays
Getting through two wintry weeks with your kids off school is no joke. Professional funny people James Nokise, Karen O'Leary and Tofiga Fepulea'i share their advice on how to cope.
Nearly 200 University of Otago staff apply for redundancy
The University of Otago is working through 189 redundancy applications as the university deals with a drop in enrolments.
Emily Hanford: are we teaching reading all wrong?
Education journalist Emily Hanford has spent years investigating why so many American kids are struggling to read. In the podcast series Sold a Story, she argues the early-intervention literacy… Audio
The regions with the best and worst school attendance
Ministry of Education figures published today show Te Tai Tokerau and Hawke's Bay/Tairāwhiti had the lowest rates of regular attendance, while Auckland and Canterbury had the highest.
National questions Education Minister's ability after negligence ruling
The National Party has questioned the competence of Education Minister Jan Tinetti, after she misled Parliament through gross negligence. Audio
US Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action at universities
The US Supreme Court has struck down race-conscious admissions programmes at two major universities.
Microsoft pushes Education Ministry to adopt AI programme in the classroom
US tech giant Microsoft pushed the Education Ministry to adopt an AI programme for continuous live reporting on children and teachers in the classroom.
Microsoft wants Education Ministry to use AI
US tech giant Microsoft pushed the Education Ministry to adopt an artificial intelligence programme for continuous live reporting on children and teachers in the classroom.
Emails released under the… Audio
