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School's in again (almost!): Principals welcome reopening at level 2

Schools and early learning centres will be open for all children at alert level 2.

Confessions of a parent home schooling their child

COMMENT: Nicola Alpe's stance on home schooling may "raise the ire of some."

Private schools charging full fees claim $11.7m in Govt wage subsidy

Private schools say the loss of international students during lockdown has hit them hard.

Watch live: Stop playing 'Russian roulette' with our kids - educator's message to Govt

'We need to stop playing Russian roulette with our children' - Early Childhood Council

University hall residents renew calls for full rental reduction

A $1 million hardship fund has been set up to support those struggling.

'Frustrating': School's flu jab clinic cancelled twice due to short supply

It's the second time the school has tried and failed to get teachers vaccinated.

Covid 19: What to do with universities?

Comment: Innovative fee-structures similar to gym memberships may reflect a new focus.

All Marist College students and staff to be tested for Covid-19

The tests will take place regardless of whether people have symptoms or not.

Gary Payinda: How teachers can stay safe in classroom

COMMENT: Teachers in general are not a high-risk group.

'School never safer for kids', say infectious disease experts

Children less susceptible to Covid-19 and lockdown limiting other viruses, say experts.

Principal concerned for senior students and their learning

Principal says students learn better when in a school environment.

'I just can't do this': Harried parents forgo home school

'It's just a terrible situation and we're all trying to adapt to it and survive.'

Unions and advocates seek assurance for tenants and employees

Advocates want further assurance as New Zealand move into alert level 3.

Childcare in Level 3: Sandpits closed, parents told to stay in cars

Sandpits stay closed; parents advised to wait in cars at dropoff if necessary.

Editorial: How will history judge NZ's Covid-19 response?

We say: The Government's call to "go hard and go early" appears to have paid off.

'We will open for one child': Kindergartens expect numbers to build

Most early childhood services will open despite coronavirus fears and low numbers.

'Being strong-armed out of money': Uni tells students to pay fee for unoccupied rooms

The move has been described as "bizarre" by one MP.

Small attendances likely at Whanganui education centres

Educators prepare for what will level 3 look like for schools.