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Jenny Dixon: We must open our hearts and jobs to overseas students

The amalgamation of Auckland and the introduction of the Auckland Plan have focused attention on Auckland's diversity, structure and economy.

Foreign students on the rise

International students are returning to New Zealand, latest Immigration New Zealand figures show.

Shift focus to care of young

Cross-party inquiry comes up with strong message for change from emphasis on caring for people late in life.

David Hill: Testing time to control 140,000 teens

We should admire how 4000 supervisors run NCEA external exams - and it all has to work perfectly, writes David Hill.

Teachers' misbehaviour: Secrecy to lift

A Christian college that weathered two high-profile disciplinary actions against former teachers is welcoming new rules removing teachers' automatic right to keep their misdeeds secret.

Schools can share UFB with communities

Govt funds $1bn for Christchurch classroom upgrades

12 Questions: Madeline Gunn

There's obviously a problem logistically in this! I do think that girls' schools are very good for building the confidence of girls.

Relief for German students after gaffe

Students who sat a German exam that mistakenly did not include English translations of questions will be given an option of a derived grade.

Paying to stay at home

Parents are fuming at early-childhood education centres that charge for public holidays, when the doors are shut and children are not able to attend.

Students tested for grog

Students at a top Auckland secondary school were breath tested for alcohol as they arrived for their final day at school last week.

Empathy lessons from tots

About 30 of Auckland's youngest teachers have celebrated the end of their first year's work.

Embalmer: Job was destiny

Embalmer Marissa Deadman admits she is sometimes embarrassed when handing out her business card.

Sex ed guidelines start at Year 1

Teachers of students as young as 5 will soon have access to new sexuality education guidelines addressing issues such as identity and relationships.

Parata alone will pick new panel

Education Minister Hekia Parata will appoint all nine members of a new agency to replace the Teachers Council.

Govt will not appeal Phillipstown ruling

The Government will not appeal against the High Court's ruling over Phillipstown School in Christchurch, and will instead resume consultation procedures.

Parata: Teachers Council to be replaced

The New Zealand Teachers Council will be replaced with a new body, Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced.

Swim scheme makes waves

Thousands of Auckland children are becoming more confident in the water, thanks to a city-wide project teaching them how to swim.