Education
'Kicked, hit, slapped and bitten' - Quarter of primary school teachers feel unsafe in class
Rising violence in primary schools has reached the point where one-in-four teachers feel unsafe in their own classroom - double the figure three years earlier, a national survey shows.
Redcliffs School reopens after years of perseverance since Canterbury quakes
It's been dubbed Canterbury's little seaside community who never gave up.
Nine years in the making, it was Redcliffs School''s grand re-opening today after earthquake damage rendered the old site… Video, Audio
Teacher training enrolments stall amid ongoing shortages
The number of new students training to be school teachers has been falling despite good pay settlements last year.
Waikato University academics unhappy at on-line only lectures
The Tertiary Education Union will meet with Waikato University's Vice Chancellor Neil Quigley today over the university's decision to deliver lectures online only for the rest of the year. Some… Audio
The Me Too issues dogging the Auckland University of Technology
Much-lauded mental health expert Dr Max Abbott has resigned after being outed for sexual harassment. But his case is just the tip of what's going on. Audio
The Me Too issues dogging the Auckland University of Technology
Much-lauded mental health expert Dr Max Abbott has resigned after being outed for sexual harassment. But his case is just the tip of what's going on.
AudioNCEA credits for learning about money
We speak to Commission for Financial Capability Director of Learning Nick Thomson. Audio
Continued online learning prompts call for uni to compensate
Students at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington are being told their studies will be a mixture of digital learning and physical attendance.
Students annoyed university courses headed online
Another university is coming under pressure to compensate students who are forced to study online. The University of Waikato has already opted against face-to-face lectures next semester.
Now… Audio
Victoria University student annoyed online learning to continue
Victoria University of Wellington is coming under fire for their decision to continue with online learning for the second trimester.
Students will be taught classes both in-person and online, but… Audio
Australian fee changes could benefit NZ universities
Massive fee rises at Australian universities are expected to affect New Zealand students and universities.
Australian fee rises could affect New Zealand universities
With Australian university fees set to sky rocket for some courses, students and universities here can also expect big changes.
Canberra is doubling the cost of humanities degrees to $14,500 a year… Audio
Emotional homecoming for Te Raekura Redcliffs school after Canterbury quakes
It was a tearful homecoming of sorts for Te Raekura Redcliffs School on Monday morning - nine years after the Christchurch quakes forced it out of its origin location.
The school has been rebuilt -… Video, Audio
Dr Pasi Sahlberg - schools should prioritise play, technology
The man who ran one of the most highly regarded education systems in the world says it's time to rethink education in the shadow of Covid-19. Former Director General of Education in Finland, Dr Pasi… Audio
Uni lectures stay online, leaving some feeling short changed
The University of Waikato will not resume face-to-face lectures in semester 2, while other universities are planning a dual model of online and face to face learning. That's left some students feeling… Audio
Schools want to revitalise te reo Māori through education - report
A new report by the Education Review Office has found there is a strong desire in schools to revitalise te reo Māori through education.
Students forge ahead with campaign to bring back school doctors
Gisborne Girls' High School students will press their case for free in-school doctors' appointments when they meet members of the district health board this month.
Kura kaupapa students kept at home over Covid-19 risk
A flight attendant who had contact with the two women who tested positive for Covid-19 has returned a negative test.
How to help your kids with homework - without doing it for them
How can parents find the delicate balance between helping a child with their homework, and overhelping - or even doing it for them? Education lecturer Melissa Barnes has analysed more than 400… Audio
Helping kids with homework (without doing it for them)
How can parents find the delicate balance between helping a child with their homework, and overhelping - or even doing it for them! Kathryn speaks with Monash University education lecturer Melissa… Audio
