Education
Teachers want more time for sex education
Teachers say they do not have enough time to give students quality relationship and sexual health education but believe it's increasingly necessary.
Many of the nearly 200 surveyed by Canterbury… Audio
Little priority given to sex education in schools, teachers say
The majority of schools are likely failing to meet the recommended teaching time for sex education, a survey suggests.
Massey University student completes entire degree in te reo Māori
Last week, Suraya Goss graduated from Massey University with a BA in matauranga Maori or Maori knowledge. Across the three-year degree she made the choice to submit every assignment and exam in te… Audio
15 year old takes out school's top academic prize
Being awarded your high school's Dux student is an astonishing feat, but one Hawke's Bay teen has truly broken the mould. 15-year-old Tapas Kant took out the top academic award at Havelock North High… Audio
Inspiring teachers to grow and develop their skills
Lizzie Bayliss is an Auckland teacher on a mission to inspire others in the classroom who may be wading through exhaustion and red tape.
She's founded a journal - called everyday, containing articles… Audio
Primary school principals vote against $6000 payrise
Primary school principals who belong to the Educational Institute have knocked back a $6000 pay rise offered by the Ministry of Education spread over two years.
The same offer has been refused by… Audio
Are teacher aides being used effectively?
There are about 25,000 teacher aides in New Zealand - but are they being used effectively?
A report released today by the Education Review Office found teacher aides work best when they are in… Audio
New kura kaupapa school to be established in Porirua
A new kura kaupapa school is to be established in Porirua to meet growing need in the area.
Schools warned to up defence against hackers
An assessment has found big gaps in schools' cybersecurity and recommends a multi-million-dollar boost to school funding for IT.
Schools warned to up defence against hackers
Schools are being warned there are gaps in their defences against hackers.
The Education Ministry report has found many teachers and principals did not know enough about cybersecurity and their… Audio
Otago teachers to vote on government's latest pay offer
The teacher's union wants its members to decline the offer - with meetings underway to decide next steps.
ERO has 'significant concerns' about Lower Hutt school
The Education Review Office is worried about children's safety at a Petone school.
Reading Recovery's refresh - will it satisfy its critics?
A literacy programme for children created in New Zealand and used by thousands of schools around the world is undergoing a refresh - but will it be enough to satisfy its critics? Audio
Education Review Office concerned about Petone school
The Education Review Office has gone public saying it has significant concerns about a primary school in Petone.
Wilford School has more than 200 children.
Education correspondent John Gerritsen… Audio
University staff to keep refusing to enter student grades
An Auckland University union organiser says staff will continue to strike until the university gives them a reasonable collective agreement.
Primary and high school teacher unions reject government pay offers
Unions for primary and high school teachers have rejected pay offers from the government.
ACT launches truancy policy for schools
ACT has launched a truancy policy aimed at resolving what it calls a school attendance "crisis".
Recovering English language school scramble to find teachers and homestays
The schools enrolments are bouncing back with about 2500 English language students in the country.
'Time is marching on' - Dispute resolution scheme proposed for schools
Opinion - It's unclear what progress has been made on the scheme's establishment but the need for free, flexible, timely, culturally appropriate processes has been evident for decades, Ann Skelton wri…
Meta's planned changes for kids' safety - will they work?
Tech giant Meta says its planned changes to Instagram and Facebook will help keep its youngest users safer online, but the company hasn't ruled out pushing forward with a kids-only Instagram. "But is… Audio
