OpinionNational Standards data may do harmPublishing National Standards may do more harm than good, writes Michael Johnston. If data are to be used for accountability purposes they must have a high degree of integrity and reliability. Currently, there is no evidence that this is so.04 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland university climbs rankingsThe University of Auckland has gained ground in a table ranking universities from around the world.03 Oct 08:00 PM
Kahu'Low blow' say teachersEducation Minister Hekia Parata hit a bum note with secondary teachers today when she said children had told her their teachers weren't pronouncing their names correctly.03 Oct 07:21 AM
New ZealandMistakes in Chch schools dataThe Ministry of Education has acknowledged there are mistakes in the data behind the Government's shake-up of Canterbury schools.02 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandLabour tackles Chch school closuresThe Labour Party is ramping up its opposition to the Government's education plans by dedicating a new role to tackle closures and mergers of schools in Christchurch.01 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandTeacher considers legal actionA Northland science teacher dismissed after he supported a gay rights protest at the Catholic school is considering legal action.30 Sep 09:08 PM
EmploymentNZ degrees fail to payAn OECD report has revealed that tertiary study adds little to New Zealanders' earning power.29 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSchool standards: Must try harderWill parents be able to choose the right school using National Standards data, which even the Prime Minister admits is "ropey"?28 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSchools left off results website188 schools have not been included in official National Standards information after failing to provide the right details.28 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMost National Standards data onlineA handful of schools are holding out on releasing National Standards to the Minister of Education as the first round of data is made public.28 Sep 01:02 AM
New ZealandSchool goes from Catholic to MuslimA former Catholic school in Dunedin is about to become home to a secondary boarding school for Muslim boys.27 Sep 10:19 PM
New Zealand$1 meals boost kids' healthA Putaruru school serving up compulsory breakfasts and hot lunches for just $1 a meal says the benefits are showing in students' dental records.25 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandReveal school data: PollThe majority of people polled think schools should publicly release their national standards performance data, according to a Herald-Digipoll survey.24 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Govt could do better over school reportsHow should we grade the Government for its handling of the release of national standards in reading, writing and mathematics? 'Could do better'.24 Sep 05:29 PM
New ZealandPM welcomes standards debatePrime Minister John Key says he welcomes the debate generated by the publication of national standards data.23 Sep 10:36 PM
New ZealandBenefit tests only for the most at riskSocial Development Minister Paula Bennett has admitted the Government does not have the resources to test all beneficiaries under tough new welfare reforms.23 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPaula Bennett: Not all kids need pre-schoolSocial Development Minister Paula Bennett says she believes some parents do not need to enrol their children in early childhood education - but concedes her welfare reforms will force beneficiaries to do just that.22 Sep 11:44 PM