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Grant Davidson: Industry training plan ultimatum not consultation
COMMENT: High-handed reform of industry training is poorly conceived.

Schools launch $23K campaign to 'say no to hubs'
School group launches campaign to "say no to hubs" controlling schools.

Hosking: Banned players the big losers in rugby 'poaching' politics
COMMENT: It's the kids copping a ban who are the victims of politics.

Leaders unite to try to keep EIT here
Hands off our success story, Hawke's Bay tells the Government.

'Missing generation' of readers blamed as Napier school book sale ends
Once upon a time the sale would raise as much as $20,000.

Kenyan who gave earnings to poor wins $1m teacher prize
Inspiring story behind teacher awarded the Global Teacher Prize.

New head of school busting out the moves at Girls' College
Dance has given Nikita McDonald the confidence to shake things up where necessary.

Time to get tougher on childcare culprits
Ten Discoveries Educare centres are among 26 that have broken the rules repeatedly.

Legal threat hits industry training shakeup
High Court and Waitangi Tribunal may consider industry training shakeup.

School lockdown review after mosque attacks
School lockdown procedures to be reviewed after desperate parents broke rules.

Teachers postpone strike after mosque attacks
A teachers' strike planned for April 3 will be postponed after mosque attacks.

Auckland Muslims: 'New Zealand we love you'
Muslim school returns Ardern's words: "You are us."

Schools reach out to heal community after mosque shootings
Auckland schools reach out to local mosques and a Muslim school opens its doors to all.

'Colour Your Day' movement takes off after mosque shootings
Initiative aims to lift New Zealanders' spirits on Friday.

Foreign student sector braces for a hit from mosque attacks
Some foreign students are cancelling plans to come to NZ, but some may be encouraged.

Long career in education ending for Whanganui woman
Diane Glennie was an early school dropout but went back to study and began teaching at 43.

Teachers step up to ease students' anxiety
New programme found 48 per cent of children "at risk of mental distress".

Lori Loughlin's daughters drop out after admissions scandal
The daughters of a Hollywood star have quit college after the scandal.

Climate change protests: Will we let the kids down?
COMMENT: Will the national climate change protest by students achieve anything?

Richard Dykes: Schools plan would be a radical reboot
COMMENT: Task force proposals for schools would go too far.

Principals unite to fight 'hubs' displacing school boards
Māori tribal schools join Auckland Grammar in fight against 'hub' takeover.

Christchurch shootings: 'Turn off the TV'
Counsellor advises parents to talk to their kids about shootings but turn off the TV.

Focus: James Shaw speaks at march over climate change
Climate Change Minister James Shaw said he said he was delighted to see so many students protesting today. "It's the largest crowd that I've seen on climate change since before the Paris agreement was signed."

Hawke's Bay students strike over climate change
"Why should we go to school when you won't listen to the educated?", a sign reads.

Students march over climate change: 'We need adults to listen - this is our future'
Student says although she can't participate in elections, being at protest "was her vote".

22 leading NZ academics explain why they back the School Strike 4 Climate
22 of NZ's leading scientists explain in their own words why they back tomorrow's strike.

Hawkesby: Kids need to care about our climate but don't need to protest
COMMENT: Let's be honest, climate change protest is popular way to get off school.

Kindergarten kids join strike for climate
Waihi people are divided over kindergarten kids joining a global strike for climate.

Jay Kuten: Politicians lame and stupid
I've been looking for signs of intelligent life in Parliament and it's been a hard slog.