Education
Teacher unions and government talks in 'final stages'
Talks aimed at resolving the protracted teacher pay disputes are in their final stages, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says.
Teachers' mega pay dispute nears resolution
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the teacher unions are in the final stages of negotiations with the Education Ministry. He says Cabinet has had further discussions about the unions'… Audio
Secondary teachers' union cancels next week's strikes
The secondary teachers union has called off the rolling one-day strikes scheduled for next week.
NZ's Muslim population requires more Islamic schools - principal
One of two Islamic primary schools in the country says there is a desperate need for more schools for Muslims.
Principals on edge over details on 600 support coordinators
Principals are anxious to hear how the government will allocate 600 new learning support coordinators, who will organise help for children with special needs from next year.
Secondary teachers call off strike next week
The secondary teachers union has called off a series of rolling one-day strikes scheduled for next week. Does this signify a breakthrough in the talks between the Post Primary Teachers Association and… Audio
Bombarded with disinformation, navigating fake news
A Stanford University study has found that students find it difficult to navigate a sea of disinformation, and the majority can't distinguish between fake and real news. Lead author, Sam Wineburg is a… Audio
Principals fear missing out on learning support leaders
Principals are anxious their school might miss out on one of the 600 new learning support coordinators who will organise help for children with special needs from next year.
The government announced… Audio
More Islamic schools in NZ needed - families
One of two Islamic primary schools in the country says there's a desperate need for more schools for Muslims.
Iqra Elementary School in west Auckland officially opened its new building yesterday.
It… Audio
South Island communities preparing for Alpine Fault quake
An earthquake felt across the lower South Island over the weekend has reignited calls to prepare for the big Alpine Fault quake. As Logan Church reports, communities are coming up with creative ways… Video, Audio
Hipkins keeps teacher pay negotiations under wraps
The Education Minister's refusal to comment on whether the government will put up more money for teachers' pay is prompting questions about whether there's been a shift in position.
Shirley Walters: the power of lifelong learning
South African activist and leading educator Shirley Walters has worked with social justice organisations for over 35 years in her home country and globally. She was an anti-apartheid campaigner during… Audio
Visa delays could cost education sector billions
Education New Zealand is concerned visa processing and other immigration issues could thwart its International Education Strategy, including $6b revenue for the sector by 2025.
Phones in schools
An Auckland girls' school has banned phones for students in years 7-10, and students reportedly support the idea. It's hoped the ban will reduce bullying and hearing loss from loud music. Audio
New $42m anti-racism programme for schools launches
Kelvin Davis has launched a $42m programme to counter racism and bias within schools - Te Hurihanganui, similar to Te Kotahitanga which was scrapped in 2013 - in Porirua.
Thousands view Holocaust buttons
In this episode of Voices; we find out the significance of buttons from a Holocaust survivor. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Thousands view Holocaust buttons
In this episode of Voices; we find out the significance of buttons from a Holocaust survivor. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioNorthland schools face major relief teacher shortages
A shortage of relief teachers is causing problems for Northland schools - with rural and Māori schools the worst affected.
A survey of 80 schools over one week has found 92 classrooms with teachers… Audio
A Helping Hand for Green Fingered Youth
FarmHand connects young people with permanent work or further education through hands-on outdoor work experience. The 9-week intensive course is run by the Malcam Trust, a youth-focused training… Audio
A Helping Hand for Green Fingered Youth
FarmHand connects young people with permanent work or further education through hands-on outdoor work experience. The 9-week intensive course is run by the Malcam Trust, a youth-focused training…
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