Education
Is there a downside to winning?
End of year school prize givings can see every child receive a certificate. While all tamariki walk away with a smile, is there a downside? Kathryn Berkett has a Masters in Educational Psychology and… Audio
Home education: Learning with the ones you love
Home schooling conjures up images of kids around a kitchen table with mum and a few text books. But as The Spinoff series Home Education discovers, there are many different ways and many different… Audio
Auckland college evacuated after chemical spill
The principal of St. Cuthbert's College in Epsom said jars containing chemicals were broken and leaked into a room in the art department.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 29 November 2024
In today's episode, a report from the Waitangi Tribunal has found the coalition government's decision to disestablish the Maori Health Authority breached treaty principles, the Dental Association is… Audio
"I might cry" : Nanogirl Labs founder on liquidation
Scientist and entrepreneur Dr Michelle Dickinson speaks about the difficult decision to put Nanogirl Labs into liquidation.
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'It is actually a crisis': Principals warn there are not enough teachers for next year
Some regions are declaring a teacher supply crisis, as schools once again struggle to find enough teachers for the coming year. Audio
Some regions declare teacher shortage
Some regions are declaring a teacher supply crisis as schools once again struggle to find enough teachers for the coming year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio
Kura kaupapa ends senior school year early over absent students
A South Auckland kura kaupapa has ended its school year for seniors almost three weeks early because of repeated absences.
School ditches traditional bell for AC/DC and Muppets
A school that has switched their school bells to a playlist of music the children love - including AC/DC - has received wide community support, but hit a sour note with some neighbours. Audio
Canterbury kura expansion finally begins
Te Kura o Tuahiwi is set to receive six new classrooms and a new hall to support it's growing roll.
Labour's Jan Tinetti on political education policies
Labour's education spokesperson Jan Tinetti joined First Up to talk the week in politics. Audio
Watch: First new charter school will open in Christchurch
"This is just the beginning. I hope to see many more," David Seymour says, announcing Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki.
What use is NCEA level one?
NCEA level one is not reliable or fair, and it is not clear what purpose it serves, according to a damning report on the newly-revised first year of the qualification.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 26 November 2024
In today's episode, leaders across the political spectrum are paying tribute to former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye, who has died at the age of 44 after a long battle with cancer, the government… Audio
Principal on 'damning' report into NCEA level one
A damning report could mean the end of NCEA level one with the government poised to make significant changes to the qualification. Rangitoto College Principal Patrick Gale spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'It's nothing to anybody': Minister open to axing NCEA Level 1
Serious questions need to be asked about NCEA Level 1 after a report that says it's 'not working', the Education Minister says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 26 November
On today's episode, the ACT party is claiming to wield "disproportionate" influence at the decision-making table, the Education Review Office has said the NCEA level one qualification is not a… Audio
Pass mark from principals for new literacy, numeracy tests
Most principals believe the tests are making NCEA more reliable but many teachers are yet to be convinced.
ERO calls for NCEA Level 1 to be overhauled again, or dropped
The system is not fair, 'not working', and it might be time to scrap it, a review says. Audio
Secondary Principals Association on NCEA level one criticism
The Education Review Office says it is time to consider dumping level one of the NCEA or overhauling it - again. Secondary Principals Association president Vaughan Couillault spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
