John Gerritsen

Auckland early childhood centre owners are annoyed details about how to re-open today under the new level three rules came through at the eleventh hour.

From Wednesday Auckland early learning… Audio

The country's three residential special schools are costing taxpayers between $300,000 and almost a million dollars a child each year.

That's because the schools are half empty but are being funded… Audio

The Ministry of Health is refusing to allow Auckland children across the alert level 3 boundary to attend boarding schools in other areas.

The situation is frustrating Pukekohe woman Jane Migounoff… Audio

Auckland principals are hoping the government will make further changes to help their students get the NCEA qualification.

They say extra credits for those who have spent twenty or more school days… Audio

More than 5000 school students studying for the Cambridge International Exams are not getting any special treatment despite the lockdowns this year.

The first of their exams starts in October while… Audio

State schools' income from sources like fund-raising and foreign students fell 28 percent or roughly $170 million last year.

That loss far outstrips the $84 million the government gave the sector… Audio

It seems the influence of the Director General of Health Ashley Bloomfield is no match for peer pressure.

Principals have told RNZ most teenagers in alert level two areas are not bothering to wear… Audio

Auckland's university students are learning online for the rest of the year regardless of what happens with the city's alert levels.

Students told RNZ remote learning is going well, though some are… Audio

Universities and polytechnics are being told they could be doing more to help their students through the pandemic.

The Union of Students Associations says some institutions have not provided… Audio

More than half a million children returned to classrooms today as schools outside of Auckland reopened.

Students told RNZ they are happy to be back after three weeks of lockdown learning in alert… Audio

Schools outside Auckland are reopening their doors, and probably windows, on Thursday.

Wellington College is one of those welcoming back its students.

Education correspondent John Gerritsen is… Audio

Parents across much of the country are having to get back into the routine of making school lunches again this morning.

But bear a thought for those in Auckland who are facing a week or two more of… Audio

From karaoke to TikTok, Auckland's teachers are using every trick they can think of to keep their pupils interested in learning.

They say motivation is a big problem during lockdown for some… Audio

Auckland principals are unsure how much the lockdown will set back children's learning.

Based on last year's experience, they will need to run catch-up lessons for those who need them most, once… Audio

Just as thousands of school kids are being forced to rely on computers to connect with teachers, a new study links digital devices to poorer achievement.

The Education Ministry paper says… Audio

Auckland parents and children are facing at least two more weeks of remote learning in alert level 4 with the likelihood of more at level 3.

That's going to eat even further into teenagers'… Audio

Children and parents in Auckland are facing weeks of remote learning.

Pollyanna Paese has three children at home ranging in age from five to 13.

She told education correspondent John Gerritsen… Audio

Some families with disabled children are struggling under the lockdown and need more help.

People who work with the children want an alert level 4 rule change so teachers and specialists can visit… Audio

There's been relief for teenagers and principals with news the government has agreed to delay the start of NCEA and scholarship exams by two weeks.

The Ministry has told schools that due to the… Audio

There are calls for alert level 4 rule changes so that specialist teachers can visit disabled children in their homes.

Principals have told RNZ that children with special needs need more support.

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