Education
ACT MP launches member's bill to stop universities offering services 'based on race'
An ACT MP has drafted a member's bill she says would "ensure universities do not allocate resources, benefits or opportunities based on race".
Prof Meihana Durie: Cutting edge evolution of Maori education
Professor Meihana Durie was recently appointed Te Toi Aronui at Te Wananga Aronui o Tamaki Makaurau - AUT, and last month he was appointed Tumuaki-chief executive of Te Wananga o Raukawa. Professor… Audio
Struggling parents put back-to-school costs on Afterpay
The biggest start-of-year expenses were stationery, followed by transport, uniforms and technology-related costs.
The Kūmara Connection
It's nearly time for the kumara harvest at Kai Rotorua and a new storage building there is waiting for its first crop. It's made out of hempcrete, an exciting new material made from hemp. One of the… Audio
The first Deaf teacher in a mainstream school in NZ
Phillip King was born Deaf and uses New Zealand Sign Language full-time, leading the primary school class using every tool in his kit that is not the spoken word.
Parenting: getting your kids through sports trials
How can parents get their children through the anxiety, the disappointment or what comes after a successful sports trial? Audio
Pass mark for improved attendance rates but still well short of govt target
The associate education minister says a rise in attendance rates is a step in the right direction, but still not good enough.
University of Auckland unaware of plans for student accommodation at Eden Park
The University of Auckland has said it was unaware of plans for a student hostel at Eden Park, despite the stadium trust claiming it would be developed "in conjunction" with the university. Farah… Audio
What students say makes a good teacher
A survey of 1,000 Kiwi 13-year-olds shows students actually prefer a somewhat strict teacher. Dr Kane Meissel from the University of Auckland's School of Learning tells us more. Audio
More job losses likely at Tertiary Education Commission
Further job cuts at the Tertiary Education Commission are being proposed, as the government looks to further shrink its budget.
Analysis: The government's latest plan for schools might fail the history test
Returning to national standards - either in name or just in spirit - should raise alarms for everyone.
NZ Pasifika scholars slam removal of sex-ed guidelines
Pasifika scholars in New Zealand say the scrapping of the 2020 relationship and sex education guidelines is a 'backward step' hindering youth from safely navigating adolescence. Audio
Will the $2.7b cost of tertiary courses be enough?
The government is spending $2.7 billion on tertiary courses this year, but there are early signs it will not be enough to cover all the enrolments. Audio
Govt spending $3 billion on tertiary education
The government is spending $3 billion on tertiary education this year but early signs suggest it might not be enough to cover all enrolments. Universities New Zealand chief executive Chris Whelan… Audio
'Really draining' - Call to keep librarians safe after increase in aggressive behaviour
A former Auckland librarian says threats and intimidation have become a daily part of library life. Audio
'A stale, frozen, hard, crumbly bun' - Rotorua kura students served single bread roll for lunch
The co-principal of Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai has called out the government's school lunch programme after some students were dished out only a single bun.
Canterbury polytech Ara proposes job cuts - Union
A proposed restructure at Canterbury's Ara Institute will result in job cuts.
Education Minister learnt about lunch provider's liquidation through media
Associate education minister David Seymour did not tell Education Minister Erica Stanford Libelle was on the brink of collapse.
Trump signs order to dismantle US Department of Education
It would leave school policy almost entirely in the hands of states and local boards, an alarming prospect for many advocates.
Local Hero maths teacher's message to kids and parents
Subash Chandar K runs a YouTube channel helping students get through NCEA. Audio
