Education
Parenting: 'Lets give fathers a bit of a voice'
Children with an actively involved father are better set up for the future in every respect so it's time families, communities and society at large did more to support men becoming such fathers, says… Audio
New technology - Bill Bennett
Technology journalist Bill Bennett discusses Russia's move to crack down on virtual private networks. Also, two conflicting takes on the power of online advertising; and the day the music died: the… Audio
Polytechnics worried by review of competition rules
Polytechnic leaders are warning institutions could go belly up if the government removes protection rules that stop them offering courses outside their home regions. John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Principal gives emotional assembly speech on suicide
A school principal's assembly talk about suicide was a risky move but well received by the students and their families, he says. Audio
From campfire tales to book award shortlist
Far north school principal Fraser Smith often struggled to find material to engage the Maori children in his rural community, particularly boys. So he did something about it, with his debut novel… Audio
Government to scrap school decile system
Education Minister Nikki Kaye joins Kathryn Ryan to discuss the end of the decile rating system and the new "risk index" which would estimate the number of their students at risk of… Audio
Principals welcome new school funding system
A replacement of the decile rating system for schools has been a long time coming, the Secondary Principals' Association says. Audio
New Plymouth headmaster's emotional speech on suicide
The principal of New Plymouth Boys' High School has told his students nothing much scares him, but the one thing that can keep him awake at night is the problem of suicide. Principal Paul Veric joins… Audio
Replacement of decile system a long time coming - principals
The replacement of the decile rating system for schools has been a long time coming, Secondary Principals' Association president Mike Williams tells Morning Report. Audio
School decile system to be scrapped by govt
The government is scrapping the decile rating system for schools, replacing it with a confidential funding system.
Govt scraps controversial decile rating system for schools
The Government is scrapping the controversial decile rating system for schools, replacing it with a confidential funding system. Video, Audio
Government told to fund driving lessons in schools
The government is being urged to pay for driving lessons for high school students to boost their employment prospects. Video, Audio
BANG! Episode 1: The Birds and The Bees
Melody Thomas leads a frank and often-entertaining exploration into sex, sexuality and relationships - starting at the very beginning with 'The Birds and The Bees'. Featuring everyday kiwis reflecting… Audio
Help kids get drivers licences - mayors
Local councils around the country are pushing for a free and universal drivers licence programme for all students in Year 12. They say helping young people, particularly in smaller towns and rural… Audio
Student survey delayed by lack of responses
Results from a $500,000 online survey that shows what students think of their courses are running late.
United Future pledges to end tertiary fees
The United Future Party is promising to abolish tertiary education fees if it is part of the next government.
Slice of Heaven - Theory and Practice
New Zealand is one of the great immigrant nations. Everyone here has a link to someone from somewhere else. But that doesn't mean everyone can agree on who should get to come here next. In the third… Audio
Aussie schools' stands on religion.
One Australian school is gagging "Jesus talk" another bans a turban-wearing five year-old. Audio
School property funding needs overhaul - Auditor-General
School property funding worth $270 million a year is not going to the schools that need it most and should be overhauled, the Auditor-General's office says.
Ruby red hair not acceptable at school
A Nayland College Year 11 student has been told to dye over her bright red hair. Audio
