Education news
Secretive legal advice argues charter schools likely to breach labour rules
Confidential legal advice exposes risks of charter school staff agreements.
How bad is the education 'crisis' behind a rushed new curriculum?
What PM didn't mention when he outlined the dire state of maths performance in schools.
'This is insane’: Educators slam curriculum plans
Educators are concerned the latest overhaul in maths and English is being rushed.
Māori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024
Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.
Kea Kids news
Chocolate Dreams have come true for one Christchurch kid
Amateur chocolatiers from all over NZ fight it out in the annual Chocolate Dreams flavour contest! Reporter Penny takes us to the judges and we find out the Junior category winner.
Kea Kids News: Kid’s musical theatre talent overcomes bullying, Tourette’s, and more
Boston Davis is a force on the theatre stage! Reporter Charlotte interviews Boston about the challenges he’s conquered to make his dreams a reality, and where he’s headed next.
Kea Kids News: Waikato boy gives new shine to old tractors
While most 12-year-olds have a massive Hot Wheels collection, Max has built a massive tractor collection, and he’s fixed them all himself! Video / Kea Kids News
More Education news
Auckland academics launch revolt over course shake-up
Stand-off between bosses and academics at NZ’s largest university takes dramatic turn.
Acclaimed filmmaker says Govt 'daft' to cut Creatives in Schools programme
Funding was pulled as the programme didn't align with Government priorities.
'A bigger problem': Low pass rates for new NCEA tests cause concern
Thousands of students have failed new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests.
"Horrific": The harmful content two researchers accessed on school-issued iPads
Jo Robertson and Holly Brooker conducted an experiment at six different primary schools in Auckland. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / Getty
Redemption for NZ's 'largest miscarriage of justice' | Focus Morning Bulletin August 24
The search for justice continues in the NZ court system, Health Minister Shane Reti is aware of people misusing everyday products to induce highs and the US prepares for debate.
More 5-year-olds starting school with low speaking skills - teachers
Teachers have reported multiple cases of 5-year-olds with poor language skills.
‘It is fraud’: Students kicked out after spike in out-of-zone parents sending kids to school
Hundreds of parents have had to prove their residence after enrolment fraud spiked.
'Don't gamble with our future' students protest school closure
Wellington Girls' College students hold a silent protest at Parliament over their earthquake-prone class block. Video / NZ Herald
Are you smarter than a 12yo? The questions Year 8 maths pupils are expected to answer correctly
Christopher Luxon claims four out of five Year 8 students were behind in their learning.
Kids 'painted on damaged asbestos panels' at unnamed school
Documents reveal ‘widespread non-compliance’ over asbestos in schools.
Te Pūkenga boss: Polytech merger to keep cutting costs over next six months
'We will work pretty hard over the next six months to continue to build our revenue base.'
Screen time creating ADHD-like behaviour at school, teachers bearing brunt
People can present with ADHD symptoms from being in front of a screen.
Kids on screens displaying symptoms of ADHD
Teachers told to adapt to deal with shorter attention spans among kids in classrooms. Video / Cameron Pitney / Getty
PM Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford on new 'Make it Count' Policy
On Sunday, National Ministers announced a policy dubbed “Make it Count” to boost maths education.
Labour fears math revamp miscalculations, National says it will be a 'big ask'
The rollout of the new maths curriculum for schools will begin next year.
Seymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major opposition
The Associate Education Minister suggested many stakeholders 'don't want competition'.
‘We’re prepared to withdraw our children’: Scrap threatens preschool’s future
Parents not happy at board plans to make preschool in upmarket suburb ‘more inclusive’.
‘We can’t forget about them’: Record KidsCan waitlist to support kids as cost of living bites
Not just those in economically-deprived areas needing help, middle-income struggling too.
Children’s Minister unveils first boot camp in Palmerston North
Government's military-style academy pilot for youth offenders will start later this month.
'Unlawful': Three schools defy Ministry of Education, refuse to enrol students
The Education Ministry instructed three schools to enrol excluded students. They refused.
ESOL teacher shortage puts schools under pressure
Education leaders have described having to use libraries and halls as classrooms.
Te Pūkenga recruiting advisers to lead major cost-cutting exercise
Forecasts revealed the institute's polytechnics face four years of financial losses.
'Appalled': Teachers' fears after leaked emails show new curriculum plans
Emails fuel English teachers’ fears about the likely content of rewritten curriculum.
Early childhood centre’s licence to be cancelled
Country Kindy's licence is being cancelled due to alleged curriculum violations.
'New screen-time limits needed' in schools - excessive use of devices linked to poor health
The risks existed whether a child was doing homework or watching TikTok.