Education
Campaign against Christianity in the classroom
Campaigners against religious education in state schools handed out pamphlets warning parents outside a Christchurch school today, but those who teach say they were spreading misinformation. Audio
NZ ranks first for 'digital world' skills
New Zealand's education system is the best in the world for preparing young people for an increasingly digital and globalised world, a new study has found.
Great Ideas - Part 7: 'You have to actually climb trees'
In the first episode of Great Ideas season 2, Megan Whelan discusses the future of leisure with three experts from AUT. Once the robots have taken all of our jobs, what will we do with all that time?
…Kiwi companies pledge to hire 'no qualification' staff
More than 100 companies are promising to hire more people who have skills but no formal qualifications. Audio
Education groups pin hopes on NZ First MP
Education groups are hoping schools and early childhood centres will benefit from NZ First's position deciding the make-up of the next government. Audio
Parents not aware of religious teaching at Riccarton school
The Secular Education Network has said it will be handing out pamphlets outside Wharenui School in Riccarton, to alert parents that their children might be subject to a Christian education programme… Audio
Christian education group slams 'grooming' accusations
A religious instruction group has strongly denied its teachers engage in proselytising and 'grooming' younger students. Today the Secular Education Network plans to hand out pamphlets outside Wharenui… Audio
Education groups pin hopes on NZ First's Tracey Martin
New Zealand First's position as coalition deal-maker has raised education groups' hopes that the next government will bring significant wins for schools and early childhood centres. NZ First's… Audio
Teachers hope NZ First will bring benefits for education
The president of the Principals Federation says there are high hopes in education circles that coalition negotations will be good news for children and their teachers. Whetu Cormick told RNZ education… Audio
Tribunal demands $23k from disgraced teacher
A teacher deregistered for a relationship with a former student now faces a bill for costs.
Religious lessons in state schools: 'It's Christian indoctrination'
A group advocating to end religious education in state schools is launching a campaign aiming to inform parents about what their children are being taught.
Secular education campaigners criticise religion in schools
The Secular Education Network says parents would be horrified if they knew what their children are being taught in Religious instruction classes. The network is launching a national campaign… Audio
BA grads well set for automated future - academic
Bachelor of Arts graduates will be better equipped and more employable in an uncertain future, an academic says. Audio
Why BA graduates could run the country
Bachelor of Arts graduates will be better equipped and more employable in an uncertain future, an academic says. Audio
Otago Polytech sensory room to become permanent
Otago Polytech students will be able to de-stress in a custom-built sensory room from next year. Occupational therapy students Natalie Heinz and Janine Hunter first came up with the idea. Audio, Gallery
Red tape forces out UK teacher: 'My dream has died'
International teachers moving to Auckland to help fill the city's teaching shortage say lengthy and expensive red tape is forcing them to head home again.
Excessive red tape deters international teachers
Teachers moving to Auckland from overseas to help fill the city's teaching shortage say lengthy and expensive red tape is forcing them to head home again and warn others against making the move. Audio
Election on minds of Nga Manu Korero competitors
The general election has been on the minds of rangatahi taking part in the Nga Manu Korero national secondary schools' speech competition in New Plymouth. More than 52 schools from around Aotearoa are… Audio
Election on minds of Nga Manu Korero competitors
The general election has been on the minds of rangatahi taking part in the Nga Manu Korero national secondary schools' speech competition in New Plymouth. More than 52 schools from around Aotearoa are… Audio
