Education
Technology commentator Bill Bennett
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Lynn to talk about Quibi, the short form version of Netflix that serves up content in quite bites (hence the name). Audio
Principals fear border closure will worsen teacher shortage
Principals want foreign teachers exempted from the border ban so they can plug staffing gaps caused by the teacher shortage. Audio
Education Minister won't rule out border exemption for teachers
School principals are arguing for foreign teachers to be allowed into the country, warning that they face a staff shortage if an exemption to Covid-19 border restrictions isn't made.
That shortfall… Audio
School budgets take a hit as foreign student fees disappear
With international students unable to come in to New Zealand, The Detail looks at the consequences for schools that rely on the fees they pay.
Principals worried over border closure's effect on teacher recruitment
Principals want an exemption for foreign teachers because they are worried the Covid-19 border restrictions will leave them short-staffed next year.
They say there is no guarantee the lack of… Audio
Schools' reliance on foreign teachers tested by border closure
Principals say the Covid-19 border restrictions will stop them hiring foreign teachers to fill next year's vacancies.
They say they are still struggling with a shortage of good teachers and they want… Audio
Principals fear border closure will worsen teacher shortage
Principals are worried they will be short-staffed next year because foreign teacher are not being allowed into the country. They are hoping the covid-19 border restrictions can be eased for overseas… Audio
School bells and whistles gone with their international students
The Finance Minister says international students aren't coming back to NZ any time soon. How will schools that have come to rely on the money they bring in now going to cut their cloth to fit? Audio
School bells and whistles gone with their international students
The Finance Minister says international students aren't coming back to NZ any time soon. How will schools that have come to rely on the money they bring in now going to cut their cloth to fit?
AudioSchools opting for group starts over Kiwi tradition
Ministry of Education figures show 101 schools have dropped the Kiwi tradition of letting children start school on their fifth birthday - opting instead for "cohort entry".
Upset over news of international students not returning
International students won't be coming back to NZ universities next semester, and that isn't sitting well with some. Audio
One hundred schools ditch fifth birthday starts
Education Ministry figures show 101 schools are no longer allowing children to start class on their fifth birthdays. Instead, they're accepting children at the start and middle of each school term, a… Audio
Tertiary Institutes turn to AI to identify students at risk of dropping out
The measures are part of a national push to dramatically reduce long-standing failure rates, particularly among Māori and Pasifika students.
TVNZ launches new kids game show
The first season of TVNZ's series Brain Busters starts today. Audio
Students unsure about online learning
Universities across the country are introducing more online learning. Audio
Parents of formerly violent child speak out about their struggles
The parents of a child who would act out violently, are describing having to battle both the Health and Education systems to keep their young son in school while waiting for an ADHD diagnosis and… Audio
Artificial intelligence tracking student performance
Universities and polytechnics are using artificial intelligence and students' personal information to spot those at risk of dropping out.
It might sound like Big Brother, but it's part of a national… Audio
Work underway to build Wairarapa's first ever carving school
Work is underway to build Wairarapa's first ever carving school, and the man leading the project can't wait to revive the art of whakairo among the region's young people.
The Pukaha National Wildlife… Audio
Is your child a fussy eater? Tips for parents
For parents of picky eaters, mealtimes can turn the kitchen table into more of a battleground. Audio
1 in 4 teachers feel unsafe in classroom
We speak to Liam Rutherford the New Zealand Educational Institute President. Audio
