Education
Ministry of Education wants to tighten ECE rules
The Ministry of Education is planning a series of rule changes that will make it easier to crack down on poor-quality early childhood centres.
Education Ministry wants to tighten ECE rules
Rule changes that will make it easier to crack down on dodgy early childhood centres are on the cards for next year.
Ministerial documents show the overhaul has been sparked by a rising number of… Audio
Tougher rules coming for early childhood education centres
The Education Ministry is preparing to take a tougher line on early childhood centres that repeatedly breach minimum standards.
It is planning rule changes that will make it easier to direct early… Audio
Man charged in Dilworth trial appeals name suppression denial
A man charged in the Dilworth court case has lost name suppression, but an appeal will keep his identity secret for now.
Proposal to increase minimum temperature in early childhood centres welcomed
A public health specialist is backing plans to raise the minimum temperature in early childhood centres from 16C to 18C, saying it will reduce the spread of viruses.
Ministry of Education avoided communicating with principal over bus stop
Ministry of Education staff actively tried to subvert communications with a Hawke's Bay school principal who raised safety concerns about a proposed new bus stop.
The emails show staff dismissed his… Audio
Expert backs plan to make early childhood centres hotter
A public health specialist is backing plans to raise the minimum temperature in early childhood centres, saying it will reduce the spread of viruses.
Ministerial documents show the government has… Audio
The Outliers | Episode 21: Julie Zhu
Julie Zhu is an inspiring filmmaker who works with primarily minority communities. In 2019, she made the popular Conversations With My Immigrant Parents for RNZ. Video
Top tips to have fewer regrets by the end of the week
Many of us have regrets at the end of the week about things we did or things we wish we would have done. But there is good news. Psychotherapist Amy Morin has compiled a list of ways you can have… Audio
Online cheat-detection possible for NCEA exams
The Qualifications Authority is considering using computer systems to monitor students for possible cheating while they sit online NCEA exams.
Someday Stories 2020: Nest 38
A pair of banded dotterels attempt to defy the odds to raise their chicks on a surprisingly hostile New Zealand beach, as their self-appointed guardian Aisla watches on. Video
Daunting job-hunting fate for students amid climbing unemployment
Tertiary students face a daunting prospect of finding stable jobs amid the changing nature of employment due to the pandemic.
Teacher aides recieve pay equity
Teacher aides are finally getting what they're worth, having completed the long road to pay equity.
A claim for equity was lodged in 2017, and on Wednesday teacher aides are waking up to a healthy… Audio
New government minister keen to tie portfolios into Covid response
Incoming Minister for Women Jan Tinetti is expecting her portfolio will be no exception to this government's focus on Covid-19.
Mega-schools concept prompts debate
The Education Ministry has revealed it is planning for so-called 'mega schools' for up to 4500 students. Audio
Government planning for mega schools, but are they a good idea?
The Education Ministry has revealed it is planning for mega schools for up to 4500 students, with modelling suggesting there will be schools that big by 2043.
Ministry of Education planning for massive mega schools
The Education Ministry has revealed it is planning for mega schools as big as 4500 thousand students.
It has told RNZ its modelling indicates high-growth areas could have schools that size by 2043.
… Audio
Mount Albert Grammar School principal expecting massive growth
The Education Ministry is expecting growth to push some schools to as big as 4500 students.
It's forecasting such mega schools by 2043.
The principal of Auckland's Mount Albert Grammar School… Audio
Catch-up learning challenging for kids but 'it's never too late'
Poverty, household stress, busy parents and digital dependence are among the complex factors blamed for a rise in the number of children starting school with a toddler's vocabulary.
Catch-up challenging for kids with 'low language mileage'
Poverty, household stress, busy parents and digital dependence are among the complex factors blamed for a rise in the number of children starting school with a toddler's vocabulary.
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