Education
Auckland schools fear relief teacher shortage
Auckland schools are warning of a relief teacher shortage. The spokesperson for the Auckland Primary Principals Association tells John Gerritson the situation is dire and it's time for the Ministry of… Audio
Greens push for compulsory reo Māori in schools
The Green Party has launched a policy to make te reo Māori a core subject in schools up to year 10, in a bid to to revitalise the language.
Kaikoura schools still feeling impact of quake
The quake's forced one small school to close and the five remaining in and around Kaikoura are expecting behavioural problems to emerge among some of their students. Audio
Linton Country School's principal, teacher, caretaker
Linton Country School in the Manawatu region had just one pupil, until today. Checkpoint speaks to the school's principal, teacher, caretaker and receptionist. Video, Audio
Elite Christchurch school has smell issue
Parents raised concerns about the lingering smell at a Christchurch primary school's award-winning buildings.
Are schools affected by kids on holiday in term time?
Auckland primary principals association principal Francis Nelson says some schools won't have a full muster roll for the start of the school year with parents opting to take their holidays during term… Audio
Two government agenices arguing over student visas.
Phil Pennington discusses the case of Navneet Singh - an Indian student who is limbo while two government agencies argue over the status of his visa. Audio
Pressure likely for school donations
Some schools will have to turn to their communities for more money or cut back on staffing and resources, saying they are getting very little from the Ministry of Education's operational funding… Audio
Govt agencies at loggerheads over visa application
Two government agencies are in a legal scrap over an Indian student who claims he did not know his visa application was tainted by fraud.
Schools 'more reliant' on donations
A change in the way funding is allocated is likely to lead to make schools more dependant on donations and fees, education leaders say.
Ministry defends school building programme
The Education Ministry says its keeping abreast of rapid school growth even though principals say they're having to use libraries, staff rooms and even hallways for teaching space. Audio
Schools' competitive model 'hurting' poor communities
Kathryn Ryan talks with educationalist and author Bernadine Vester, who's new book on education in South Auckland argues that government policy is not working for poor schools. She says the chasm… Audio
Crowded schools will use hallways, staff rooms as classrooms
Some schools up and down the country are struggling against a lack of classroom space as the academic year begins. Audio
Crowded schools will use hallways, staff rooms as classrooms
Some children could find themselves learning in hallways, staff rooms and other makeshift classrooms this year because overcrowded schools don't have enough space.
Clive Fugill, master carver
When he first entered carving school in the mid '60s, Clive Fugill's Māori identity was questioned. Today he is a revered carver with 50 years experience. Clive shares his story with Te Ahi Kaa. Audio
New website for kids books
Book lovers Sarah Forster and Jane Arthur are determined to get people talking more about children's literature.
They're in the last stages of setting up an online magazine - The Sapling - all about… Audio
Race Relations Commissioner wants review of hate speech laws
The Race Relations Commissioner wants a review of legislation dealing with hate speech following a rise in what she describes as vile, vitriolic and very threatening language online. Audio
Govt needs to promote teaching as a career - Labour
The Labour Party is calling for the government to spend more promoting teaching as a career, saying under-funding has contributed to the Auckland teacher shortage.
Govt cut worsened Auckland teacher shortage, says Labour
New figures show the current shortage of teachers in Auckland comes as the Government spends less promoting teaching as a career - about a million dollars a year less for the past four years. Labour… Audio
Principals say holiday move a good idea - in theory
Should the school holidays be moved to sunnier months? Principals Sandra McCallum and David Hodge think it's easier said than done. Audio
