Former Auckland private school principal to oversee charter school revival
It's expected charter schools will be open from the start of 2025.
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Sickness-related school absences to be targeted under government plan
David Seymour questions a spike in health-related school absences.
Government’s action plan, online scam and school stand-downs | Focus Morning Bulletin April 2, 2024
The Government lays out its next checklist for the country, how a bank manager helped victims send money to scammers, and school stand-downs and suspensions on the rise in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Kea Kids News: Sister and brother BMX champs are taking the world by storm!
Micah and Donovan Wallace are two of the best BMX-bikers in all of New Zealand, and now they’re showing the rest of the world what Kiwi kids can do. Kea Kids News reporter Mahaylia is in Rotorua at Kidsworx, a massive mountain biking festival, where we get to see Micah and Donovan in action. Video / Kea Kids News
Kea Kids News: Whangamatā kid’s mullet is almost as epic as his heart
We’re at Beach Hop Whangamatā, an extravaganza of classic cars, vintage fashion, and of course the most revered haircuts in the world. Kea Kids News reporter Quinn asks the question, are these the best mullets in NZ? If you think yours is better, ask your grown up to email us a photo at keakidsnews@gmail.com and you could win a t-shirt! Video / Kea Kids News
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Simple solution to Kiwi students’ bad behaviour problem
There are countless examples of teachers being punished when the pupil really should be.
Seymour on why he wants more money for private schools, less for free lunches
Act leader is reviewing public funding for private schools after years with no increase.
Kea Kids News: PM bans phones in class without asking, so we asked for him
From April, schools all across NZ will be ditching devices in classrooms thanks to the Prime Minister! But some schools have started the ban early. Kea Kids News reporter Finley takes us to one of them to find out how it’s going. Video / Kea Kids News
Must do better - NZ students among worst behaved kids in OECD: report
The report found that behaviour issues are 'particularly severe' in larger schools.
Focus: Govt announces up to $75 a week ECE tax credit from October
The FamilyBoost credit will allow families to collect up to 25 per cent of ECE fees after the 20 Hours Free and on top of the Ministry of Social Development’s Childcare Subsidy. Video / Mark Mitchell
Can private businesses build better schools?
Investors could be used to build more public schools. It's been controversial overseas.
Free lunch scheme has made 'huge difference' for Wainuiomata school
Government is urged to leave funding for the free school lunch programme untouched.
Botany Downs Secondary College returns after evacuation, amps up police presence
Students were told to stay away from school due to a 'threat'.
'Dumbfounded': Top cop on TV show's axing; TVNZ cuts: CEO's dash back from Oz
Mystery of Newshub show; Weather wars - top agency eyes Oz; Start-up website hits trouble.
Seymour says 'no question' jobs will go from public sector
Act's leader says despite increases in spending, public services have not improved.
Cancelled classrooms: Does your school have one of the 20 axed NZ projects?
Everything you need to know about the 20 schools at risk of losing promised classrooms.
Anti-extremism centre director says Govt might be child-hating 'death cult', calls for resignation
It is the second social media spat involving Seymour this week.
Opinion: Do we have an educational problem? We need to be honest
OPINION: It’s time to roll up our sleeves and settle in for some hard graft.
Top Auckland school declines enrolment application despite boy living in zone
The Ministry of Education has stepped in and told the school to enrol the boy.
How much language learning is lost during toddlers' screen time?
The average 3-year-old could be missing out on more than 1100 adult words a day.
Meet Reynold Yang: The 15-year-old clarinet prodigy taking on the world
The musician will attend the prestigious school in London.
Teachers turn down $5000 to help fast-track new NCEA guidance
Teachers claim schools do not feel confident about introducing the new level 1 standards.
Education Ministry boss assured job cuts to achieve Govt savings won’t impact students
The Government regularly claimed its cuts wouldn't impact frontline services.
How does your school rate? NCEA and UE results at every college ranked
Where does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?
Ministry of Education defends decision to hire new staff
The Ministry of Education has increased staff by about 1900 in 5 years.
Opinion: Is NCEA still the right way for our students?
OPINION: To describe NCEA as ‘world-leading’ remains a major stretch.
'Torture' of exams a struggle for students who don't test well
Most students who failed NCEA last year failed again on the second attempt.
Private schools: The most expensive tuition fees in 2024 and how much they've increased
The Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.
Genesis scholarships support students’ Stem education
Genesis Energy community liason manager Michaela Latimer speaks about the company's scholarships that help support Stem education and how the scholarships have helped the recipients and their schools. Video / Genesis Energy
'Unfair': Poor schools at disadvantage with donations scheme
A school donations scheme set to ease pressure on parents has made little difference.
Focus: Meet Belle and Ena Yin: The St Cuthbert twins with 18 NZQA scholarships
From excelling in subjects like physics, english and maths to extra circular activities like robotics the 17-year old sisters have mastered a juggling act many would envy. Video / Cameron Pitney
Opinion: What is the new Minister of Education going to do differently to improve our schools?
OPINION: School improvement is a thorny problem for government.
Govt is scrapping first-year fees free: What you need to know
The National Party has criticised the scheme since its introduction.
School phone ban: 'Students seem to be okay with it'
The phone ban is not set to go into effect until term 2.