New Zealand$5000 bonus for expert teachersA pay deal has been signed between the union representing primary and intermediate teachers and the Govt to introduce an allowance for 800 expert teachers worth $4 million.20 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldSurge of Chinese students expected in AustraliaMainland Chinese say they intend to study abroad in far greater numbers.20 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandNZ unis in top 100 newcomersTwo New Zealand universities have been named in the top 100 tertiary institutions younger than 50-years-old.19 Jun 05:30 PM
Business$1b Auckland Uni expansion on the booksAuckland University has become New Zealand's largest real estate developer, with a $1 billion 10-year order book already well under way.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPrivate college faces probeA private college in central Auckland, Hygiene College, is being probed for allegedly offering fake job offers to international students.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNational Standards: Groups need to 'put their pistols away' - PMTeachers and principals plan to boycott a $6 million computerised assessment device which would be compulsory for every primary student in 2015 as part of National Standards.17 Jun 07:51 AM
LifestyleSex report slams Kiwi lessonsSex education is promoting sexual behaviour among young people and not showing all the risks, a new report claims.16 Jun 05:30 PM
KahuTeachers against karakiaThe NZEI union has been asked to address concerns held by some staff at Auckland's Kelston Intermediate School over reciting a Maori prayer before lessons start each day.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTough luck, teachersEarly childhood teachers are being asked to take pay cuts, slash hours and even quit while parents face higher fees.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandUniversity challengeThe University of Auckland is about to shake up the neighbourhood when staff and students move into Newmarket next year - but neighbours won't feel a thing.14 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNovopay: Second resignation at MinistryA second senior staff member at the Ministry of Education who was involved in the Novopay project has resigned.14 Jun 03:51 AM
New ZealandTeacher allowed to stay in classroomA teacher who reprimanded pupils by pulling ears has been allowed to stay in the classroom after completing anger management classes.13 Jun 04:06 AM
New ZealandEx-chairman defends sacked principalThe former chairman of Pamapuria School has defended its ex-principal, who was found to have been rightly sacked for failing to ensure pupils' safety from a paedophile.12 Jun 10:08 PM
OpinionPeter O'Connor: Schools about more than passing examsThe release of National Standards data this week has been a meaningless exercise, writes Peter O'Connor. "The data tells us nothing of the true value and worth of what happens in classrooms on a daily basis."12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCollege's tough line on cannabisA top Auckland secondary school has come down hard on a group of drug-taking students.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandStudent strugglers tighten beltsLow-grade mince is apparently still a staple of university life, with more than a third of students surveyed saying lack of money has affected their diets.12 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionStewart Riddle: It's English but not always as we know itThere is a real tragedy in the loss of language diversity as English takes over, placing other languages at risk of extinction, writes Stewart Riddle.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAbuse case: Principal's 'failure'A Northland school principal who took no action against paedophile teacher James Parker, despite police raising serious concerns, has failed to get his job back.11 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandNovopay debacle: Will more heads roll?Education Minister Hekia Parata says it is up to her top bureaucrat to decide whether more heads should roll over the Novopay debacle.11 Jun 08:28 PM
OpinionEditorial: Results give Parata basis for decisionsEditorial: If education experts are earning their salaries they ought to have devised good, sound techniques for measuring the overall performance of the education system at every level.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandStudent loan reprieve for Kiwis in OzAustralia has made a concession in its hardline policies denying expatriate New Zealanders access to government support and welfare programmes.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSchool marks drop as kids get olderThe achievement rate of primary and intermediate school children declines as their year level increases.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNovopay: Deputy secretary resignsThe Novopay debacle has claimed another scalp, with the Education Ministry's Deputy Secretary Anne Jackson announcing her resignation today.11 Jun 07:51 AM
New ZealandNational Standards 'no use' - LabourA change of government after the next election would see National Standards scrapped in their current form, says Labour's education spokesman Chris Hipkins.11 Jun 06:36 AM
New ZealandFew surprises in National Standards dataThe president of a principals' association said he was not surprised by new National Standards data that shows Maori, Pasifika and male pupils are performing worse than others.11 Jun 04:22 AM
New ZealandConcerning trends in National StandardsEducation Minister Hekia Parata says the latest National Standards data reveals some concerning trends, including a decline in the rate of achievement as the year level increases, especially in mathematics.Watch11 Jun 12:14 AM
New ZealandConcern over trends in Standards dataEducation Minister Hekia Parata says the latest National Standards data reveals concerning trends, including a decline in the rate of achievement as the year level increases.10 Jun 10:30 PM
OpinionMichael Cox: Former All Black's anti-animal cruelty message inspiresNorm Hewitt and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have started a conversation with school students around New Zealand.10 Jun 05:30 PM
