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University of Waikato reveals $16.8 million deficit for 2022
The University of Waikato has revealed a $16.8 million deficit for 2022.
Ministry of Education challenges claims children sent home due to lack of teachers
The Ministry has challenged principals' claims that schools have been forced to send children home due to lack of teachers. In fact, it says there's no evidence that happened.
Major study finds no change in children's average maths achievement
A major study has found no change in children's average maths achievement but the gap between rich and poor has grown for Year 8s.
教学草案遭泄露,老师们震惊:物理和化学去哪儿了?
下个月即将就此教学大纲发布征求意见,但在此之前,该报告仅发送给了少数一些老师征求反馈,不过,有些教师因对内容感到非常担忧而将其泄露给了其他同行。
Pupils sent home, principals back in classrooms as 'staffing crisis' bites
Principals warn the teacher shortage in some regions is the worst they have ever seen as schools reopen for the third term.
Treasury unsure school lunch scheme represents value for money - Budget document
A Budget document shows Treasury does not support the free school lunch scheme, Ka Ora, Ka Ako.
Universities' proposed language cuts threaten NZ's interests, academics warn
Academics warn university language cuts threaten New Zealand's economic and strategic interests.
'I have a lot of concerns about it' - Researcher urges caution over use of online platforms
An academic is recommending caution over New Zealand schools' growing use of online platforms and videos for teaching.
Principals worried about funding change for children with high needs
Auckland schools will soon no longer apply for In Class Support for their pupils, a source of funding worth about $18 million a year nationally.
'Where's the physics and chemistry?' - Shock over draft of science curriculum
An advance version of the draft school science curriculum which contains no mention of physics, chemistry or biology is alarming science teachers. Audio
Schools for people with disabilities see rising demand despite UN call to close them
Enrolments have doubled at the country's three boarding schools for disabled children while the government decides their future.
The regions with the best and worst school attendance
Ministry of Education figures published today show Te Tai Tokerau and Hawke's Bay/Tairāwhiti had the lowest rates of regular attendance, while Auckland and Canterbury had the highest.
Staff fear big job cuts as Massey University reconsiders courses with low enrolments
Staff fear Massey University is preparing to make significant job cuts.
All New Zealand universities have risen in latest international ranking
All eight New Zealand universities have risen in one of the main rankings of international universities.
Big job losses at Victoria and Otago unis will go ahead despite extra funding
Major job losses at two universities will go ahead despite a government rescue package.
Alternative education under-resourced, 'teaching is weak' - ERO
The Education Review Office has called for an total overhaul of alternative education for the most troubled teenagers. Audio
Teacher crisis tipped to worsen in capital if Victoria uni axes training course
Universities are warning the under-funding of secondary school teacher education is critical.
'Tragic' blow for staff as Victoria University proposes cuts
Entire subjects and 229 full-time equivalent roles will be axed at Victoria University if proposed cuts that staff describe as shocking go ahead.
Secondary teachers' pay dispute to go to arbitration
The secondary teachers' pay dispute is going to arbitration, but the union says its members will continue to refuse to teach particular year groups on different days until terms of reference have been…
Te Pūkenga proposal would cut more than 400 jobs
RNZ understands Te Pūkenga has proposed cutting 960 roles, with about half redeployed to new roles.
School staff get 'long overdue' backpay after Holidays Act mistake
Thousands of school staff are about to share more than $38 million in partial compensation - and there is more to come.
Foreign fee-paying student numbers fall, despite rise in approvals
The number of new foreign students is lower than before the pandemic, despite an overall increase in study visa approvals.
Teacher education programmes report hundreds fewer enrolments
The figures followed forecasts last year of a shortage of secondary teachers but a potential over-supply of primary teachers.