Education
MPs told bill assumes 'unfettered political control' can replace schools' expertise
Submissions to Parliament's Education and Workforce Select Committee nearly all spoke against the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill.
Students learn better in uniform, headmaster says, brushing off cost concerns
The head of an Auckland high school is defending high uniform costs, arguing it is in students' best interests - and cheaper for parents overall. Audio
Parents hit by growing cost of school uniforms
Depending on what school your child goes to, a full school uniform set - including shoes, blazer and PE uniform could set you back about $600. Westlake Boys High School headmaster Paul Fordham spoke… Audio
Why do we have 'meet the teacher' days and how do you get the most out of them?
A 15-minute window to meet your child's teacher may seem brief, but get it right and you'll get the school year off to a good start. Here's how to make the most of it.
Teacher who dragged crying preschooler by the wrist struck off, hit with $20k bill
The child was upset and distressed and complained, 'Kaaren hurt me'.
Book Critic: Some recommendations for younger readers
With a week or so left of school holidays for some, it's a great chance to get kids in front of books not screens .. Catherine Ross is the Director of Library at Auckland Grammar School and joins me… Audio
Things to do in the never-ending school holidays!
It's Tuesday the 27th of January and for many of you, the school holidays are still going. Some of you might in fact be wondering if they will ever actually end. Lots of you are back in the office and… Audio
Students cut off from school as East Cape roads remain closed
Dozens of students on the East Cape are cut off from their Hicks Bay kura after extreme weather's closed vital roads in the area. Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kawakawa mai Tawhiti is due to open tomorrow… Audio
PPTA worried about hundreds of teacher vacancies
As students head back to school this week, the Post-Primary Teachers Association is worried about hundreds of staff vacancies at schools around the country. According to the Ministry of Education… Audio
Are we losing the ability to think critically?
Conversations about AI seem to be everywhere, the pros, the cons, the what ifs, the why nots, the list goes on. On Afternoons we've spent time discussing how AI can affect learning. On one hand it's… Audio
New curriculum use will grow from 'great start' - Ministry
Auckland Primary Principals' Association president says it could take about three years to embed the new curriculum. Audio
New year, new curriculum for primary school maths and English
The first primary schools days for 2026 start for some from today, and with the return to the classroom comes an updated, new maths and English curriculum. Audio
Back to school 2026: Pupils head back to class from today
Among schools opening from today will be two entirely new state schools and a number of new charter schools.
Teacher censured for filming sex act
Herman Fiu was charged with making an intimate visual recording and sharing it after the woman learned the video was circulating online.
Teacher in long-running employment dispute awarded $25,000
But not everything went former Christchurch Boys' High School teacher Susan Mowat's way
Regular school attendance in term 4 last year at highest level since 2022
Provisional data shows 57.3 percent of children attended school regularly in term 4 last year up from 48.7 percent in 2022.
Alleged conflict of interest messages between Teaching Council Chair and minister
The Educational Institute Te Riu Roa and the Council of Deans of Education said the messages show a conflict.
Financial literacy with Jared Hutcheson
From this year financial education is being included in the national school curriculum. It is a mandatory subject and will be taught from Year 1 to Year 10. Jarad Hutcheson is Manager for Westpac's… Audio
New Upper Hutt Performance Academy charter school set to open
Upper Hutt's NZ Performance Academy Aotearoa aims to attract students trying to juggle their sporting commitments with academics. Academy's CEO Karen van Gemerden spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
New charter schools prepare to open for first time
At least five new charter schools are set to open this term. Altum Classical Academy principal Christian Pera spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
