Education
Student stress 'heartbreaking' as exams loom: teacher
A Wellington teacher and study coach says she's seeing increased levels of anxiety and stress among NCEA students, and their parents, as exams loom. Audio
Polytechs slim down to fit minister's model
Polytechs around the country are cutting staff and courses as they try to prove they are financially viable as stand alone institutions, as Te Pukenga is unravelled. Audio
Te Kura facing 'crisis', staff fear losing jobs for speaking out
Staff claim many pupils are submitting only enough work to avoid being kicked off the correspondence school's roll. Audio
Onslow College faces classroom shortage after buildings deemed earthquake prone
A Wellington High School is facing a severe classroom shortage after a block of classrooms and its gym were shut indefinitely over the weekend due being deemed earthquake prone. Onslow College… Audio
Calls for inquiry into Te Kura
There is a call for an inquiry into the national distance education school, Te Kura, but staff are scared to speak out. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Onslow College quake closure taking 'emotional toll' - principal
Two blocks at the Wellington school have been shut indefinitely after receiving poor earthquake risk assessments - forcing students to work from home.
How a Kiwi education shaped astrophysicist's stellar career
The astrophysics field "didn't even exist" in Malaysia in the 1970s: "It was that New Zealand attitude that spurred me on."
Grooming fears: Call to ban teachers using social media to contact students
There have been 53 cases of teachers using social media to effectively groom young people in their care into some form of inappropriate relationship since 2010.
Wellington school closes buildings over seismic reports
Onslow College is requesting that all students, including learning support, work from home on Tuesday 29 October, due to a severe classroom shortage.
Kiwi sets up schools to help undocumented children in Malaysia
Children growing up undocumented in Malaysia cannot go to school, or look forward to careers or getting their drivers licence, but schools set up by a Kiwi woman are helping.
From bedtime reading to book clubs: How Stories Change Us
Professor Elaine Reese explores the intersection of psychology and literacy, asking why fewer than 2% of bookclubs are attended by men. Audio
Getting cosy and creative under canvas
Schoolchildren are learning in a bell tent on a riverside farm in South Wairarapa. They're taking part in a project connecting the community to the river and moana. Audio
'It's a bit unfair' - Relief teachers express concerns over income drop
Chinese relief teachers are voicing concerns over income reductions and job security after the government removed pay parity for relief teachers in early childhood centres.
The Panel with Madison Burgess-Smith & Sue Bradford (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Madison Burgess-Smth & Sue Bradford discuss how inequality affects educational outcomes, lawn bowls in schools & bad parking, Audio
KidsCan to deliver healthy lunches for preschoolers
KidsCan will deliver a new healthy lunches for kids in early childhood education, using savings from the new school lunches programme.
Education Ministry lacking understanding of child inequality
The Education Ministry has scored poor marks for its understanding of inequality among school children. Dr Aaron Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Why Wednesdays have become the favourite day at school
By letting students spend a whole day each week working on vocational projects and electives, Papakura High School has started to see big improvements in student attendance and engagement.
Sir John Kirwan
The rugby great became the face of mental health in New Zealand, so why does he think he’s failed and what does he plan to do about it? Plus, he challenges Guyon to open up about his own health and… Video, Audio
Ministry lacks understanding of inequality among students - Auditor-General
The Auditor-General has told the Ministry of Education to get a better handle on inequality among school children.
Principal gives thumbs down to Seymour's revised school lunches
At least one principal is unhappy with the changes to the school lunch programme. Audio
