Education
Morning Report Essentials for 4th July
On today's episode, a New Zealand woman named as Patricia Mckay has been run down and killed during a gunpoint robbery in California. A witness to the crime speaks about what happened during the… Audio
Education Minister addresses concerns over phonics testing
Erica Stanford has acknowledged phonics testing will be "one very small part" of making sure young readers are on track. Audio
Standardised testing 'problematic' for young children - expert
An education professor says labelling children as unsuccessful can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Audio
Union warns biannual testing echoes National Standard
The primary teachers' union says requiring children to sit standardised tests twice a year looks like National Standards in disguise. From next year, the government will require primary schools to… Audio
Standardised tests may cause anxiety in children - expert says
An education expert says frequent, standardised testing makes children anxious and affects their mental wellbeing. From next year, the government will require primary schools to test children twice a… Audio
Overfilled schools force classes into staff rooms,
Rapid growth has pushed more than a hundred schools well beyond their classroom capacity - forcing them to teach students in staff rooms and libraries. The Education Ministry has warned the government… Audio
New schools and classrooms urgently needed in high-growth areas, ministry warns
A briefing paper from April said 139 schools were over 105 percent of their classroom capacity.
AI in NZ: Cautious optimism, but scrutiny needed - experts
RNZ takes a look at what experts think about the government's interest in expanding AI. Audio
New principal for embattled school - despite current one set to return
The school has been marred by violent student brawls and a regular police presence since it opened at the beginning of the year.
The Panel with Aimie Hines and David Downs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and David Downs discuss the announcement of standardised testing from the beginning of school and the debate on speed limits raging on.
…How young is too young to be testing the academic ability of children?
How young is too young to be testing the academic ability of primary aged children? Visual journalist Marika Khabazi asked people in Auckland what they reckon. Audio
Education Minister speaks on phonics announcement
The government also announced this morning that from years 3 to 8, schools will have to test children's reading, writing and maths twice a year. Education Minister Erica Stanford speks to Susana… Audio
Phonics testing to be mandatory for 5 year olds next year
Schools will be required to test the ability of year 1 students to link sounds and letters at 20 and 40 weeks of schooling. From years 3 to 8, schools will have to test children's reading, writing and… Audio
Judith Collins wants govt to expand use of AI
Collins said AI could be used as tutors for children or to assess mammogram results. Her 'digitising government' portfolio includes responsibility for AI policy, said it could lead to more equitable… Audio
Watch: Tests for students from first year of school announced
From next year, children will start being tested after just 20 weeks of schooling, the PM and education minister say.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 July 2024
On today's episode, the Wairoa community is getting another $500,000 in government funding to help it recover from last week's devastating flooding. The Government has announced new standardised… Audio
Use of AI for tutoring has benefits, but also pose challenges
An education expert says the potential use of artificial intelligence for tutoring has benefits, but will also pose challenges for developing students' critical thinking and social skills. The… Audio
Government announces standardised testing for students
The Government has announced new standardised testing for students from the first year of school. Education Minister Erica Stanford said from next year, five year olds will be tested on phonics - how… Audio
What needs to happen to get vocational education moving in the right direction?
What will unwinding Te Pukenga look like for students and staff in the vocational education sector? Audio
Foreign students paid $885m in fees last year
Foreign students paid $885m in fees last year including half-a-billion to universities. Export Education Levy statistics show foreign enrolments doubled in 2023 after reaching an historic low due to… Audio
