Education
Whakataukī of the Week with Tuhingaia Manihera
Tuhingaia Manihera was crowned best senior English speaker at this year's Ngā Manu Kōrero national high school speech competition. She's the first winner from Whangārei in 34 years. Audio
Parents on travel during school terms: It's the cost, not the time
Parents say airlines need to stop sending prices sky-high during the school holidays, so they do not have to take their kids out of school to nab the cheaper fares. Audio
ECE teachers concerned about regulation review
Teacher union the Educational Institute says a majority of teachers surveyed are worried about implications of a regulation review.
Kiwi families bunk off school early for cheaper flights
Kiwi families bunking off school to go on holiday early say they're doing so because flights are cheaper and they don't care about taking their children out of school early. Meanwhile Associate… Audio
More students being stood down for assault
Many teens are ill-equipped to deal with conflict rationally after the pandemic years, teachers say. Audio
More students being stood down for assault
Schools are blaming the pandemic for a sharp jump in violence among children. Stand-downs, suspensions and expulsions for assaults on other students rose nationally last year and doubled in some… Audio
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,...
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
