Education

If you're stuck for things to do with the kids during lockdown levels 3 and 4 - here's something for you! Whenua Iti outdoors have come up with some fun, outdoor activities to support learning… Audio

RNZ may have found one of the country's largest bubbles, a secondary school which has allowed nearly 100 students and staff to remain on-site during lockdown.

At least 19 boarding schools are in the… Audio

The recent decision to delay NCEA and Scholarship exams by a fortnight has given high school students extra time to study.

But one principal says their anxiety levels are still going through the roof… Audio

Due to the delta outbreak, NZQA has pushed back the exam period fourteen days later in December forcing students to stay at school for longer. Student backlash says their summer plans are affected… Audio

Auckland parents and children are facing at least two more weeks of remote learning in alert level 4 with the likelihood of more at level 3.

That's going to eat even further into teenagers'… Audio

Children and parents in Auckland are facing weeks of remote learning.

Pollyanna Paese has three children at home ranging in age from five to 13.

She told education correspondent John Gerritsen… Audio

Nathan Rarere asked deputy leader of the National Party Shane Reti whether Education Minister Chris Hipkins should move the school holidays so students don't spend any longer than necessary at home. Audio

With Auckland to stay in a Level 4 lockdown for at least two more weeks, the prospect of children remaining out of school for two whole months appears increasingly likely. To explain ... if after a… Audio

The lockdown extension is causing frustration among schools as they try to plan for the rest of the year.

And teaching through a screen is taking it's toll on teachers and students with fears of… Audio

If you're 16 plus, Māori, and interested in animation, Nikora Ngaropo wants to hear from you. Nikora is a lead animation tutor at TORO Academy, which is offering a 16-week animation training… Audio

The students left rattling around in university halls are living a strange existence - isolated from family, friends, and normal life. Meanwhile, many of the students who have left their accommodation… Audio

Some families with disabled children are struggling under the lockdown and need more help.

People who work with the children want an alert level 4 rule change so teachers and specialists can visit… Audio

There's been relief for teenagers and principals with news the government has agreed to delay the start of NCEA and scholarship exams by two weeks.

The Ministry has told schools that due to the… Audio

Around 150 thousand NCEA and scholarship students will sit their external exams two weeks later due to the Covid lockdown. The Qualifications Authority notified schools yesterday of the changes. The… Audio