Education
Some principals angry but no complaints from school worst-hit by funding changes
Principals are preparing to challenge the disproportionate adverse impact of the new equity funding on low socioeconomic schools in Pasifika and minority communities.
'Not all schools are welcoming of disabled learners' - ERO
The Education Review Office is planning a crackdown on schools that fail disabled children, saying some are breaking the law by actively discouraging children with disabilities.
Review uncovers shortcomings for disabled learners
A review has uncovered serious shortcomings in New Zealand's education outcomes for disabled learners.
The Education Review Office, or ERO, found that many schools and early learning centres actively… Audio
What is matroid theory?
Tonight Professor Dillon Mayhew discusses his research into matroid theory. Matroids are abstract mathematical objects that can be thought of as finite geometrical configurations. Audio
School responds after bullying allegations surface in media
The board of a Mid Canterbury secondary school at the centre of extensive bullying allegations believe recent media reports are not a fair representation of the school.
Journalist and educationalist Gordon Dryden dies at 91
Former prominent broadcaster and educationalist Gordon Dryden has died aged 91.
Principals worry this year could be worst in pandemic for NCEA credits
Principals spoken to by RNZ said two-and-a-half years of Covid-19 disruption had left many young people short of the motivation and credits they needed to get their NCEA qualifications.
Schools warning 2022 worst year of pandemic
Schools have hit the final week of the third term and secondary principals are warning that this year is shaping up to be the worst of the pandemic.
They say two-and-a-half years of Covid-19… Audio
Funding for catch-up learning 'too little, too late', schools say
Schools are trying to find extra teachers and tutors so they can spend their share of $20 million for catch-up learning.
Classroom air quality poster criticised for contradictory information
A Ministry of Education poster promoting safe air quality in schools has been criticised for supplying contradictory information.
Thousands of students take part in school strike for climate
School students have abandoned their books, teachers, and classrooms today - instead taking to the streets for the School Strike for Climate.
The first major event has just kicked off outside… Audio
Passion for hockey pays dividends for tiny kura
A Rotorua kura kaupapa is hoping to pull off a great upset on the national hockey scene, becoming the little kura that could.
Why NZ-owned tech companies are pledging not to spy on schoolkids
New Zealand-owned educational technology companies are pledging not to spy on schoolchildren as concerns are raised in Europe and the US about the Harvesting of pupils' personal data.
Schools to learn of funding changes as new equity index replaces deciles
Schools are finding out today how much money they get under the new equity index system that replaces school deciles next year.
What is developmental language disorder?
Kathryn discusses developmental language disorder with speech and language therapist Christian Wright. He says in every primary school classroom there will be around two children affected by the… Audio
Education Ministry rejected MIQ air purifiers during Omicron surge
The Ministry of Education made the decision while awaiting its own order for air purifiers to arrive in the country.
Education Ministry turned down used MIQ air purifiers
The Ministry of Education turned down air purifiers taken out of MIQ hotels for use in schools at a time when Omicron was surging and it was still waiting for its own order to arrive in the country.
… Audio
Operation Tohutō over macron a total success
A class of Ōmokoroa school children have triumphed in their mahi to recognise the mana of a macron.
Universities' union members to vote on strike action as staff seek pay rise
The Tertiary Education Union says nearly all members agreed on the vote at stop-work meetings on Wednesday.
The Panel with Phil O'Reilly and Susan Hornsby-Geluk (Part Two)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Phil O'Reilly and Susan Hornsby-Geluk discuss the proportion of men in New Zealand universities hitting an all-time low, the government's proposal to scrap… Audio
