Education
International student assessment participation looking wobbly
New Zealand is at risk of failing a major international test of maths, reading and science, the PISA test, before it has even begun.
Too many schools are refusing to participate in the OECD's… Audio
'One distraction too many': Schools give fail mark to involvement in global tests
New Zealand's participation in the OECD's PISA tests of maths, reading, and science is at risk.
Apprenticeship scheme: No clause to keep builders in New Zealand
There are no plans to bond apprentices to ensure they remain in New Zealand, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. Audio
Treaty of Waitangi
Each presenter has an article of the original Treaty of Waitangi document to translate. They discuss the mistranslation and how they would have handled the most important document in Aotearoa history… Video, Audio
School-owned driving lesson car a game-changer - principal
A Wellington school, that bought a car specifically for student driving lessons, reckons it's a real game changer.
Taita College wanted to make it easier for its students to get their licences, get… Video, Audio
Ngāti Toa pleased with deal over purchase of school land in Wellington area
The iwi has finalised a settlement with the Ministry of Education involving the land occupied by 40 schools.
Experts urge govt to look beyond politics when addressing crime
The government's $500m pledge to tackle gang and youth-related crime must look beyond the election term and be evidence-based, academics warn. Audio
Schools lose students due to pandemic fears, rise in homeschooling
Schools are hoping that thousands of absent children will return to class this month.
They say one in five students was absent last term and many stayed away due to fear of Covid-19, fear of… Audio
School principals hope thousands of absent children will return
Principals said one in five students were absent last term, and fear if they don't return this month schools will lose funding and staff.
More than 400 school staff resignations related to pandemic
The Teaching Council received reports that 225 teachers were dismissed for refusing to comply with the vaccine mandate.
Puberty
Puberty! What is it, why does it happen and what can we do to make it easier? Audio
'A lot of egos get thrown around': Call for change at NZ Broadcasting School
A former student of New Zealand Broadcasting School is calling on tutors to create a safe space for learning as students battle bullying. Audio
Ara broadcasting school review uncovers culture of bullying
A review into the New Zealand Broadcasting School has uncovered a culture of bullying and harassment, prompted by media reports of a toxic learning environment last year.
Allegations about sexual… Audio
School counts cost of coaxing kids back to class after Covid-19
Fed up with students not turning up, an Auckland college has hired attendance navigators and taken out radio ads to try get kids into the classroom.
New PPTA numbers show 60,000 students are missing… Video, Audio
New research questions efficacy of Reading Recovery
Critics of the multimillion dollar Reading Recovery programme want it overhauled or even scrapped following new research showing it's left some children worse off.
The United States study found those… Audio
Covid-19: Schools say case numbers inform mask approach
Schools say Covid-19 case numbers will influence their approach to wearing face masks this term.
'No-one's been given a free ride': Record NCEA success rates despite lockdowns
NCEA excellence endorsement rates increased to record levels in Auckland, Waikato and Northland last year.
National Party unveil "five critical levers of prosperity"
The National Party leader Christopher Luxon revealed his party's vision for the country yesterday in a pre-budget speech. He outlined what he calls the "five critical levers of prosperity" to help New… Audio
Students go back to school with voluntary masking
It was back to school for students around the country yesterday, the first time they had class under the orange Covid traffic light setting. At orange, masks are encouraged but not mandatory indoors… Audio
Taken
Liam Neeson's monologue in the 2008 movie Taken is spine-tingling. Can the Whakamāori crew achieve the same results? Lights, camera, ACTION. Video, Audio
