Education
Vaccine mandates lifting in education: what happens now?
Vaccine mandates end in schools and early childhood centres at midnight, as they do in many settings, including Police, Defence Force and businesses operating vaccine passes. An estimated 96% of… Audio
Making learning fun again: Educators look forward to finally getting out of the classroom
After two years of lockdowns and restricted group sizes, schools say it is vital for children that learning is again made interactive and exciting.
AUT's new Vice-Chancellor: 'The digital divide is a real thing'
Professor Damon Salesa says the pandemic illuminated inequities in the education sector, with online learning hindering many students' ability to participate.
NZ app-makers named one of the most influential companies of 2022
The New Zealand education app Kami has been named in TIME Magazine's 100 most influential companies of 2022. Founder Hengjie Wang talks to Jesse about their platform and why it's so popular in the US.
…Teach for All: a global education mission
Wendy Kopp is the founder of Teach for All - an international network placing graduates and professionals in schools and communities where they're needed most. Established over 30 years ago, there are… Audio
Looking at ways to turn around young students' literacy issues
With the release of the damning report about the state of literacy in New Zealand, many have chimed in on the best way to get Kiwi kids reading skills back on track. Tutor Emma Nahna, has read a book… Audio
Institutions expect 5000 foreign student places to be snapped up
Schools, universities and other tertiary institutions are expecting little trouble filling the biggest intake of foreign students in two years.
School looks at its history in bid to move on from 'outdated' block names
A Taranaki school's decision to test opinion on changing the names of its classroom blocks has caused a stir.
New Plymouth school to rename classroom blocks
A Taranaki school's decision to canvas opinion on whether it should change the names of its classroom blocks has stirred up a range of emotions.
New Plymouth Girls' High School wants to know whether… Video, Audio
Early childhood sector a step closer to fair pay agreements
Most of the early childhood education sector is operates without collective agreements, but a bill introduced to parliament today is set to change that with fair pay agreements. The agreements would… Audio
More help needed for flood-hit Tairāwhiti schools says union
Floodwaters in Tairāwhiti have closed multiple schools around the region, forcing students to stay home and learn online.
Three schools, Makarika School, Hatea-A-Rangi School and Te Kura Kaupapa… Audio
School attendances plummet as pupils affected by Omicron surge
More than 200,000 children have been staying home from school every day this month during the Omicron surge.
Covid-19: Thousands missing school because of Omicron
More than 200,000 children a day have been staying home from school during the height of the Omicron surge.
Education Ministry figures indicate more than 100,000 have been learning from home on some… Audio
Student halls of residence under scrutiny as new rules kick in
As the academic year gets under way, new rules to support students in halls of residence are being closely monitored.
Iwi seeks input into NZ history curriculum
A central North Island iwi leader says hapū want their own authentic stories taught in the Aotearoa New Zealand histories curriculum.
Academic and activist Dr Cat Pausé has died
The Massey University lecturer - who specialised in fat studies and body stigma - has passed away.
University reviews sexual misconduct complaints after similar case
The University of Auckland is facing another allegation of sexual misconduct, and is now reviewing its handling of all similar cases.
Schools welcome maths and literacy pedagogy overhaul
The government will tell teachers how to teach the basics as part of a major overhaul of maths and literacy teaching.
Education overhaul as NZ literacy, numeracy declines
The government is going to tell teachers how to teach the basics as part of a major overhaul of maths and literacy teaching.
Launched today the Literacy, Communication and Maths Strategy is aimed at… Video, Audio
The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Panellists Jennie Moreton and Allan Blackman discuss whether the changes to vaccine mandates mean those who lost their jobs could be rehired and the recently announced literacy and numeracy learning… Audio
