Education
How to help teens navigate the challenges of social media
The teenage years are difficult enough, without adding the challenges of social media and the impact it has on growing brains. We put a fence children when they're toddlers, so do we need to put a… Audio
Private details of Otago students were exposed by digital fault
A digital security breach allowed personal details about University of Otago students to be viewable to others, the Privacy Commissioner has been advised.
How qualified will COVID affected law students be when they graduate?
At Victoria University Wellington in-person class attendance has dropped to such low levels for law lectures that it's now making it mandatory for students to show up. . Audio
Creative New Zealand speaks out after Shakespeare funding controversy
Creative New Zealand insists it doesn't "hate Shakespeare" as the Prime Minister steps in to save a secondary-school Shakespeare programme.
The funding agency's received fiery backlash for not… Audio
All's Well That Ends Well? Reprieve for Shakespeare programme
The government says it wants the Shakespeare in schools programme to continue, after its funding was cut by Creative New Zealand. RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher talks to Kathryn with the… Audio
Hundreds sign on for forum 'looking at education with a Māori lens'
An education symposium aims to address racism in schools and promote excellence for Māori students.
Second-hand book store opens new chapter for teen's recycling passion
In the age of TikTok and shrinking attention spans one teen is bucking the stereotype by running a bookstore.
University of Otago staff walk off job to protest over pay and conditions
Hundreds of Tertiary Education Union members rallied during a two-hour strike at the university's main campus in Dunedin, starting their march in steady rain with plenty of umbrellas and rain jackets.
Helping Maori & Pacific students to succeed in math & physics
A deputy high school teacher and a teaching fellow at the University of Auckland have teamed up to encourage more Maori and Pacific students to succeed in maths and physics. Katalina Ma talks to Jesse… Audio
Principals worried about 'families gone missing' as truancy numbers increase
The Attendance Service has investigated 16,771 new cases of serious truancy in the first half of this year.
What's wrong with grouping classrooms by perceived ability?
Analysis - National and international evidence supports teachers' unions' case for bringing an end to ability based streaming in classrooms, according to a group of education experts.
Education Ministry puts record keeping software on hold due to cybersecurity concerns
The threat of hackers has stalled a $40m school IT project for more than a year.
Briefing to minister shows doubts remain over mega polytech
Officials approve of recent changes at Te Pūkenga but question marks remain over its financial viability and its core missions, according to a report.
Thousands of university staff members strike for better pay
Several thousand university staff walked off the job today at the country's eight universities, demanding an 8 percent pay rise.
Our education correspondent John Gerritsen and cameraman Samuel… Video, Audio
Striking university staff across Aotearoa protest pay offer
Several thousand university staff walked off the job today in support of their claim for an eight percent pay rise.
Hillary Outdoors celebrating 50 years
Sir Edmund Hillary's grandson Alex is working hard to keep his trail blazing grandfather's legacy alive. Hillary Outdoors was founded by Sir Graeme Dingle in 1972 with Sir Edmund as patron. Audio
Study skills teach life skills
Teacher, author, public speaker and CEO of Spectrum Education Karen Boyes says study skills can also teach life skills. She shares tips for students and parents. Audio
Education Ministry planning to fund 350 fewer teachers
The Education Ministry is planning to fund 350 fewer teachers next year as a result of falling student numbers.
The Ministry has based its funding on forecast student enrolments for 2023, and much of… Audio
Education Ministry to cut teacher funding due to falling rolls
A predicted fall in the number of school children could cost hundreds of teachers their jobs next year.
Strike action at AUT scaled back after threat to suspend staff without pay
Strike action at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) has been scaled back after the university indicated it would suspend staff without pay for two weeks.
