Education
Opening Your 'Maths Eyes'
A new way to try and open people's 'maths eyes' was launched at Waikato University today. It's a 1.6km long trail, with maths problems along the way, and it's free to the public. The project is an… Audio, Gallery
Budget 'dismal' for early childhood sector
Parents will face increased creche fees or lower quality education after the government's "unfair" Budget, early childhood education groups say.
Budget unfair and dismal for ECE sector
Early childhood educators say the budget is unacceptable and doesn't cater for a growing number of enrolments. Audio
Some brickbats, some bouquets for Budget
Morning Report speaks to business and community leaders to gauge reaction to Budget 2017 - Steven Joyce's first budget, which has been dubbed the 'election sweetner.' Audio
Principal turns failing school into top performer
Two years ago, Patea Area School was under statutory management and performing badly - but today it is a school transformed. Audio
Small gains for schools, little for early childhood education
The government's budget has delivered the bare minimum for schools and early childhood centres, teacher unions say.
School at centre of abuse claims to stay under outside management
A Dunedin school investigated by police over abuse claims last year will remain under outside management.
Principal turns failing Patea school into a top performer
In 2015 Patea Area School was under statutory management and performing badly, but its roll has since doubled and it's recorded 100 percent pass rates for NCEA levels one and two. Video, Audio
Tell Me About Your Thesis
Today Mark Easterbrook tells us about his thesis, titled Rugby, Masculinity and National identity: the Use of Rugby as a Signifier in New Zealand Television Advertising. Audio
Fate of Conservatorium in the balance
Concern is running high in Waikato over potential staff cuts at the University Conservatorium of Music. Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Waikato are undergoing restructuring by… Audio
'Harmful' groups blamed for drop in immunisation
A prominent Northland doctor says he has seen a 5 percent reduction in children in the area being vaccinated. Video
Schools up to 50% over capacity
About 200 schools were under capacity last year and nearly 500 others were in danger of overcrowding, official documents show. Audio
Diane Leggett: 26 hours to Tokelau
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Diane Leggett has been working on changing the outdated education system for pupils on its three remote atolls.She and her colleagues endure 26 hours sailing from Samoa to Tokelau over rough seas on a… Audio
Schools up to 50% over capacity
Nearly 200 schools were over capacity and nearly 500 others were in danger of becoming overcrowded last year, according to a new Education Ministry report. Audio
Pasifika Youth and Sex Education
It's hard enough giving a teenager the right messages about sex but new research shows when it comes to Pasifika youths, the job is even harder. Dr Analosa Veukiso-Ulugia has been talking to Samoan… Audio
Hundreds of Schools Over Capacity
A Ministry of Education report shows hundreds of schools throughout the country are considered over capacity, or at risk of becoming over-crowded. The Education Network Annual Assessment report was… Audio
Modernised Tokelau schools seeing results
An education expert from New Zealand says Tokelau children's English, Tokelauan and maths are improving after a change in teaching style on the atolls. Audio
Swim school says council numbers 'don't add up'
A Christchurch swim school fears private businesses will lose out if a council proposal for free swimming lessons goes ahead. Audio
Christchurch swim school opposing free swimming lessons
A Christchurch swim school fears private businesses will lose out if a council proposal for free swimming lessons at council-owned pools goes ahead. Audio
Anger and shock over business course closures
The surprise closure of four business courses at an Auckland tertiary institution over plagiarism means students will be transferred and re-assessed for English language skills.
