Education
Opposition finds school lunch scheme rebrand hard to swallow
A free school lunches programme rebrand has dropped the reo Māori name Ka Ora Ka Ako, a move David Seymour says is "delivering real value".
Students to keep studying at home after suspected arson destroys classrooms
The demolition of the classroom block that went up in flames is expected to take some time.
Students are taking the online gambling bait
Gambling websites are flooding university students with ads, and the results are a costly spiral.
Teaching Council's penalties for dodgy teachers too light, review finds
The review also recommended the council investigate whether schools are failing to report incompetent teachers.
Two schools illegally covered cost of foreign student fees
One of two schools that illegally covered the cost of foreign students' fees says it happened because a sponsorship deal fell through. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
St Bedes investigates knowledge of priest's sexual offending
The rector says he would be "appalled" if there was inaction and any failure to respond appropriately.
Teaching Council too focused on 'being liked by the profession'
A review found the council appeared to have the culture of an advocacy body rather than of a regulatory or membership body.
University urges students to 'stay off roofs' after man critically injured
Otago University campus staff found the man shortly after midnight on Wednesday.
What are the benefits to holding your kid back a year?
We're going to talk about redshirting now, which is when parents chose to delay when their child starts school, so they are at the older end of the class. For those of you wondering why it is called… Audio
'Education hub' opens for students cut off by slip
Students cut off from their high schools by a monster slip northeast of Whangārei are instead taking lessons at a temporary 'education hub' set up at a local primary school.
Manawatu parents using savings and loans for school buses
Manawatu parents and caregivers are dipping into their savings and even taking out loans in order to find a bus service to get their children to school. This comes after some school buses that used to… Audio
Ex-ministry staffer accuses government of ignoring education experts, teachers
The staffer worked on the curriculum until the middle of last year and said it was chaotic and politicised. Audio
The school where half the students aren't meeting attendance targets
A Canterbury principal says the nation needs to lift its game on school attendance.
Allegations new curriculum development "heavily politicised"
Claire Coleman previously led the revision of the arts curriculum and made the allegations during her appearance at select committee. Audio
Is 'redshirting' best for your child?
Why some parents say delaying the start of school - and what the evidence says.
More than 700 Education Ministry staff to try win back lost pay
The staff had 10 percent of their pay deducted after a partial strike last year.
Taupo school closed after alleged arson
A Taupo school will be closed again tomorrow after a block of classrooms went up in smoke in an alleged arson. The blaze broke out at Taupo-nui-a Tia College on Sunday afternoon, closing surrounding… Audio
Pair face arson charges after Taupō school blaze
The fire at Taupō-nui-a-Tia College destroyed a block of classrooms, police say.
Do teens need to learn to type for online exams?
Should primary and intermediate schools teach children to type so they are ready for online exams at high school? Audio
Should children be taught to type in schools?
Digital assessment is increasingly common and some tests, like the NCEA reading, writing and maths tests, are extremely high-stakes. Documents show that prompted the Education Minister Erica Stanford… Audio
