Patrick Walsh: School exclusions need to end
OPINION: The effect of exclusion on students is often severe and long term.
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Those against the Covid 19 vaccine have been targeting schools to spread their message.
Cecilia Robinson: My issue with single-sex schools
OPINION: One researcher says parents have been "sold a myth" about student achievement.
Auckland Uni dean resigns from acting dean role over letter claiming Māori knowledge isn't science
Professor says his leadership likely to cause division at among Auckland Uni scientists.
Otago University researchers benefit from $13m in funding
Research related to diabetes, Māori mental health, stomach cancer among areas funded.
'Hurt and dismay': Professors slammed for letter claiming Māori knowledge is not science
The letter does not represent Auckland University's views, vice-chancellor says.
Calls for cultural competency in the classroom
President of Te Akatea has no doubt that there is a problem with the school system.
$11m to help overcrowded Northland schools
Ruakākā School will get two new classrooms; $7m goes to Kamo High School.
Hate speech law: 'Silence' by minister has allowed misinformation
Minister Kris Faafoi has repeatedly turned down interviews to explain 'misinformation.'
Outcome of probe into bullying complaints at top private school revealed
New board chairman says issues stemmed from policies, systems and people.
'Severe trauma' behind rise in kids assaulting school staff
Kids aged 5 to 9 make up more than half the violent incidents against school staff.
Polytech backlog: Some apprentices waiting nine months to do block courses
Trades lobby to have apprenticeship employer incentives extended.
'I don't know if there's a girl who hasn't experienced sexual harm ...': Breaking the code of silence
Why teenage girls aren't going to take it anymore.
National says school lunches 'poorly targeted'
"They should do away with the universal policy and target it to those in genuine need."
Real world learning: Out of the classroom and into nature
A one-day-a-week outdoor programme complements the school system.
Plea to change 'awful' process: 19 Bay kids school-less
Ministry working with the students to find them a new school after they were excluded.
Plea to change 'awful' process: 19 Bay kids school-less
The ministry is working with 19 Bay students to find them a new school.
Abused student: 'I want Dilworth to feel the pain financially'
Dilworth student who tried to report abuse was caned and sent back to his abuser.
Threatened and scared: Students leave school over claims of 'constant' bullying
The young girls, aged 13 and 14, are from separate families.
'Significant distress': Teens filmed sex act on a dare, principal says
School breaks its silence on incident that's caused 'great embarrassment to all involved'.
Michael Neill: The plight of the humanities
Opinion: Studies in arts and humanities are in disastrous decline.
'Crumbs': Claim lodged over minimum wage for kōhanga reo teachers
Mainstream teacher aides on minimum wage earn more than most kōhanga reo kaiako.
Thousands of teachers' practising certificates to be reissued after court ruling
The High Court has quashed the Teaching Council's shift to annual certification.
Bus driver confronts 13yo boy, refuses to pick him up
After two complaints from the family, the driver vented his anger at the boy.
Parting words from a retiring teacher
Opinion: 'In my early years as a teacher, we were trusted to work hard and plan well.'
Teacher turmoil: Mystery surrounds reason staffer stood down
A teacher has been stood down at Marlborough Boys' College but the reasons are secret.
Waikato student knocked unconscious during school fight
Police are now investigating the fight at an unnamed school.
'Chronically absent': Inquiry launched into NZ 'truancy crisis'
Official figures in May showed more than 60,000 students classified as chronically absent.
'Human rights issue': School under fire over toilet rules
But principal says students can still use toilets during class.
Sex teacher who preyed on teen jailed
Teacher told student 'it's dangerous' but 'it will be worth it' before sexual assault.
School report cards: More than 100 ERO reviews overdue
There maybe up to a six-year hiatus between ERO reports for some schools.
Rise in 'sophisticated', malicious cyber threats blocked at NZ schools
Student attempts to access gaming websites made up 20 per cent of all blocks.
Rampant illness: Primary school, ECE classes empty out
NZ Principals' Federation says the school holidays couldn't have come at a better time.
Academic defends quality of Māori and Pacific researchers' work
It is part of an effort by the Government to tackle long-standing under-representation.