Education
Covid-19: PPTA wants more detail on vaccine mandate
Everybody who wants to remain in the education sector, and who hasn't already, is in for a couple of short, sharp jabs before year's end.
The PPTA president Melanie Webber says the sector remains… Audio
Covid-19: NZEI says most members will be supportive of vaccine mandate
The education sector supports the new vaccine mandate, but says it is still worried about the possible impact it might yet have on staffing levels.
New Zealand Educational Institute national… Audio
Vax mandate sends message that schools safe for students
The Government has mandated the Covid-19 vaccine for high-risk workers in the health and disability sector, and school and early learning staff and support people. People working in education have… Audio
Science teacher makes online game of 1pm Covid-19 updates
Have you ever watched the 1pm press conference and thought pah! that's not what I would do...well now is your chance to see what would happen if you were in power. Peter Wills is a science teacher in… Audio
Covid-19 summary: Mandatory vaccinations, 35 cases and no changes to alert levels
Mandatory vaccinations have been introduced for health and education workers as 35 new community cases are reported and the government confirms there will be no immediate changes to alert levels.
Principal last stop for Ashburton teacher report findings
It's unclear whether a report following multiple allegations of teacher bullying at Ashburton College will be shared with the community.
Primary teachers' union responds to mandatory vaccination policy
NZEI president Liam Rutherford told Checkpoint he welcomes the announcement of mandatory vaccination for education staff. Video, Audio
Mandatory vaccinations announced for health, education sector workers
School staff who work with children and students must be fully vaccinated by 1 January 2022.
Manurewa school principal responds to lockdown extension
While students around New Zealand will return to the classroom next week, Auckland pupils will spend their ninth week at home with no date or set roadmap for their return.
The government has mandated… Video, Audio
Tertiary institutions given 10 years to end minority pass rate disparity
The Tertiary Education Commission has given universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions 10 years to end persistent disparities between the pass rates of Māori and Pacific students and…
Aucklanders call for clarity ahead of alert level decision
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says "there is a hell of a lot of hurt in the community, not simply the disease but the effect on human beings who have had their incomes slashed, whose businesses are… Audio
Tertiary providers given deadline to fix persistently low pass rates for Māori, Pasifika
Universities, polytechs and wananga have been given ten years to end the persistently lower pass rates for Māori and Pasifika students.
It's the third time in the past decade the Tertiary Education… Audio
Covid-19: Principals want clarity on opening plans
With just one week of holidays left, the Secondary Principals' Association wants a plan on how Auckland schools are expected to open safely.
President Vaughan Couillault says a public health order… Audio
How Billy Goats Gruff can help children understand the world - and change it: Prof. Peter O’Connor
In an update of his 2017 talk, Prof. Peter O'Connor explores the complexities of terrorism from an educator's perspective. From the online version of Auckland University's Raising the Bar. Video, Audio
Parents say Māori children in Lower Hutt school immersion unit being marginalised
Parents are accusing an embattled Lower Hutt school of marginalising Māori children and failing to always protect their cultural, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
'Screaming for justice': Migrant students who missed out on residence
People who missed out on one of the 165,000 residence visas are cursing their bad luck at not being on the right visa on the right day.
Parenting with Nathan Wallis - coping with lockdown effects on children's routines
Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert, Nathan Wallis talks to Kathryn about Covid lockdowns and getting children back to a normal routine and dealing with the anxiety of going back to school… Audio
Technology commentator Bill Bennett
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about Facebook's bad week. It was out for six hours on Tuesday, then there was the damaging evidence from former Facebook product manager… Audio
Teachers feeling anxious about return to school: 'It is far too soon'
The government is facing a teacher backlash over plans to reopen Auckland's classrooms after the school holidays. Audio
Covid-19: Any risk for kids returning to school likely to come from adults
Auckland's winding road to an eventual relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, and a reopening, is worrying some parents.
Schools are tentatively able to open their doors on 18 October, but that comes… Audio
