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A young Kiwi's big idea to help others is taking shape far from home.
That rocks! School band jams with celebrity musician
It's been a dream come true for members of a self-taught Kaipara school rock band.
Gen anxiety: Millennials plead for help
One in five 26-year-olds sought mental health treatment in the past year.
Govt invests $42 million in schools
Time to plan for the growing number of students at Waikato schools, says Minister.
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About 50 Bay of Plenty rangatahi were at the event at Toi Ohomai-Mokoia campus.
Parents pull a dozen senior students out of Queenstown school
Parents were concerned about open-plan classrooms and readiness for high school.
Teacher struck off after schoolboy's speakerphone ploy
Teachers' Disciplinary Tribunal says conduct equal to sexual grooming is not tolerated.
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The minister would be able to make exemptions and impose extra conditions on the scheme
Teaching guide helps inform early childhood education cultural practices
Ngāti Rangiwewehi tupuna is guiding early childhood teachers through a new book.
Childcare teacher accused of taking 'unhealthy' food off kids
The teacher is also accused of pushing and shoving and yelling at children.
Future of education at stake: Rotorua principals voice their concerns
"Principals aren't going to want to be principals," Rotorua Principals' Assoc pres says.
Large Auckland school confirms measles case
An email from principal Steven Hargreaves was sent to parents and caregivers on Friday.
New offer for primary and intermediate school principals promises pay parity
"Members will now have the chance to vote on an offer that includes parity."
Intruders attack Auckland students after laying in wait
Intruders invaded school, then pounced again later as students left at 3pm.
Editorial: Help needs to reach the kids missing out
We say: The system works for probably 80 to 90 per cent of children.
Jake Bailey: Audience of school kids has its rewards
Comment: It can be entertaining helping school children overcome their fears.
No Learning Support Coordinators in mid and Far North
Northland principals question criteria for Learning Support Co-ordinators' appointment.
Education consultancy Crimson snags millions in Korea play
Teen-founded Kiwi education startup scores millions in jump into Asia.
Kate Hawkesby: Sorry kid, cut your hair or leave Auckland Grammar
COMMENT: If high schools didn't have rules it would be chaos.
'Despondent' principals to vote on strike
Principal earns $250 a week less than her deputy.
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Some colleges ranked higher thank the national average, while others ranked lower.
Student stood down for long hair hires lawyer
He was suspended for not cutting his hair. So he's taking his school to court.
Autonomy key for NorthTec in national polytech merger
NorthTec is considering the impact of a national merger of polytechnics.
Nanogirl: Sense of belonging prevents bullying
COMMENT: Bullies at school more likely to have more difficulty throughout their lives.
Special needs' support: Learning Support Coordinators announced
The ministry says 20 coordinators are being allocated to Rotorua and 12 to Tauranga.
Mega-polytech gets surprising welcome
Employer groups cautiously welcome new mega-polytech.
Polytech shake-up cost may double to $400m
Transition costs of polytechnic reforms doubles to up to $400m.
'Large scale change' coming for EIT, after Govt announces mega polytechnic plan
EIT will be part of one mega polytech that replaces all 16 polytechs around the country.
Govt reveals shake up of vocational education sector
All polytechnics and ITOs will be merged into one central institute