Education
Kids missing school to get 'significantly cheaper' air fares
Some familes say their children skipping two days of school can save $2000 on flights. Audio
Skipping school for cheaper fares easy decision say families
Kiwi families taking their kids out of school to go on holiday early don't see doing so as a big deal - Mahvash Ikram went to the airport to talk with early travellers. Audio
Half of charter school applications unlikely to proceed
The government is preparing for up to 15 new charter schools to open early next year.
Students call for te reo training funds to be restored
The students say the government move makes them feel like "you don't really care about Māori people".
Climate protesters take to the streets in several cities
Students and supporters in Auckland, New Plymouth and Christchurch swapped their books for picket signs as they joined the School Strike 4 Climate protests on Friday. They had multiple demands,...
Explainer: What actually happens on a teacher-only day
The government is banning term-time days for teacher development - but what are they for?
Fetal alcohol families welcome funding move
Every classroom in NZ probably has at least one child with FASD - but the vast majority are not getting any support, advocates say. Audio
'Can't keep ignoring the truancy crisis': New school attendance system announced
New attendance rules could see schools chasing up the families of nearly half their pupils during the winter months.
Crackdown on teacher-only days 'red herring' - principals
The government has announced schools will no longer be allowed to hold teacher-only days during the school term. Audio
Educators react to truancy crackdown
The government has announced a second phase of its crackdown on truancy. Remuera Intermediate school principal Kyle Brewerton and Papatoetoe High School principal Vaughan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The most likely reasons for failing University Entrance
A new study could form the basis for an early warning system to help schools identify students at risk of failure.
Union puzzled by teacher-only crackdown
David Seymour and Erica Stanford's messaging over teacher-only days seem to be "contradicting each other", NZEI says. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 September 2024
On today's episode, parents could face prosecution if their child misses school 15 days in a year as part of the coalition's truancy crackdown, iwi affiliation data released today on the Maori… Audio
Coalition announces school truancy crackdown
Parents could face prosecution if their child misses school 15 days in a year as part of the coalition's truancy crackdown. Associate Education Minister David Seymour spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The importance of being honest with kids
Educator, speaker, mum and parenting commentator Karen Boyes on the importance of being honest with kids. Audio
Māori teens less likely to get University Entrance
Māori teens are less likely than Pākēha teens to get University Entrance even after allowing for socio-economic differences. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
How to turn children into lifelong readers
Opinion: NZ is one of a number of countries that are overhauling the way reading is taught at the primary school level, but Elaine Reese argues that families still play a critical role in turning a…
Māori students less likely to achieve University Entrance - ministry
Māori students were just as likely to get an NCEA qualification as European students from similar socio-economic backgrounds - but that didn't apply to UE.
Head of Ministry of Education to leave role early
Her contract as secretary for education was due to end in December but she will finish on 11 October for family reasons.
Improving indoor air quality could save NZ one billion
A new report says improving indoor air quality in offices and schools could benefit New Zealand by $1 billion over ten years. Shamubeel Eaqub who co-wrote the paper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
