Education news
Back to School: Structured literacy and numeracy
Aucklander Charlotte Lay explains why the new methods of teaching reading, writing and maths will be good for her 6-year-old daughter Margot. Video / Alex Burton
Results revealed: Drop in NCEA Level 1 achievement
Result brings 'literacy and numeracy in New Zealand into sharp focus'.
How does your school rate? Latest NCEA, University Entrance results at every college ranked
Where does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?
Call for mandatory child protection training for teachers
Teachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse.
Kea Kids news
Kea Kids News: Kids take the new LEGO Fortnite Brick Life for a test drive
Reporter Ross has assembled a team of highly qualified Kea Kids News game-testers to try out the new LEGO Brick Life game. It’s being called a kids’ GTA, but is it any fun?
How to swim safely at one of NZ’s deadliest beaches
Piha is one of NZ’s most beautiful beaches, but also one of the most dangerous. Reporter Madison learns the rules of safe swimming so you and your mates can have an amazing summer.
Kea Kids News: Posh meets plush at Care Bears High Tea
Care Bears are gracing the Cordis! Throw on your glad rags and bring your politest appetite because reporter Maya is in Auckland city for a very special high tea.
More Education news
Summer reads: NCEA results, school fees and system failures - the year in education
A look back at some of the biggest education stories of 2024.
Polytechs could go up for sale when Te Pūkenga is disestablished
In a surprise move, the sale of polytechnics will be on the table.
Professor Meihana Durie appointed Tumuaki of Te Wānanga o Raukawa
Over the years, he has held influential roles.
New Zealand men main reason for bad slump in literacy, numeracy test
And an educator says she is not surprised.
Ex-rugby player fired from teaching job over misconduct allegations to return to work
Commissioner's decision puts teacher’s ‘mana ahead of the law’, former board leader says.
Kea Kids News: Māori honey helps keep kura kids mighty
Reporter Kane-John is interviewing his mates at Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Whare Aroha o Te Hūmārie, where a local honey-maker is helping to keep the tamariki healthy and strong.
How does your school rate? Latest NCEA, University Entrance results at every college ranked
Where does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?
French investors concerned with CRL costs as Labour meet in Christchuch | NZ Herald News Update
French investors are reportedly worried about time and cost blowouts on Auckland's City Rail Link project. The Waikato River is safe again from extreme arsenic levels. V/ NZ Herald
'Mindless vandalism': Window smashing spree hits Auckland schools
Several schools have had their windows smashed and vehicles damaged in recent days.
Ex-boarding school staff member in court on historical sex offences involving students
The alleged offending happened more than 20 years ago, police say.
'It is actually a crisis': School principals warn of staffing shortage
Schools struggle to fill positions amid rising student numbers.
What’s wrong with our schools? New report paints bleak picture of a system standing still
New report asks: What should the role of a school be in modern NZ?
School replaces bell with music
Warkworth Primary School has replaced its traditional bell with music to signal the start and end of classes.
Editorial: NCEA, truancy, Covid - problems pile up for schools
The Education Minister needs to help students, parents and teachers.
Some schools won't have resources to teach new maths curriculum in time for Term 1
The Ministry of Education says there has been "high demand" for the new resources.
Universities face high demand for degrees in artificial intelligence
There has been an increase in student interest from fields outside computer science.
COVID-19 still impacting secondary school students
The Education Hub founder Dr Nina Hood talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking about the impact COVID-19 has had on secondary school students.
'Not being seen': Severely disabled kids lose teacher aide hours
Parents and principals angered as disabled kids lose vital aide hours in Auckland.
Fresh sex abuse claims against ex-staffer at Christchurch boarding school
Investigations remain ongoing to determine if there is any further offending, police said.
Young hero gets the surprise of her life
Reporter Teia is on a secret mission at Te Rapa Primary School, where one super awesome kid’s good deeds have caught the attention of an international charity foundation!
Australian state luring Kiwi ECE teachers with $55,000 incentives
Victoria Government is targeting New Zealand early childhood teachers to move.
Is this the nation's most diverse school?
Hamilton's Knighton Normal School teaches 75 ethnicities and has a roll of 730.
College's haka echoes across the Great Wall
Kāpiti College's kapa haka group performed on the Great Wall of China. Video / Kāpiti College
Dr Chris Knox solves a tricky NCEA maths problem
NZ Herald head of data journalism Dr Chris Knox solves a tricky NCEA level 2 maths problem. Video / Mark Mitchell
Who is getting into medical school? New study sounds alarm over diversification
Affirmative action policies have had less success in lifting enrolments of poorer students