Education
Govt developing traffic light system to track school attendance
Ash Maindonald is the Principal at Western Heights School in West Auckland, he spoke with Nathan Rarere about the traffic light system being brought in by government to track school attendance. Audio
Students build connections, look for solutions at Beyond COP21 Symposium
The first-ever Beyond COP21 Symposium to be held in Oceania hopes to open young people's minds to the possibility of a more sustainable future.
The Panel with Scott Campbell and Jennie Moreton (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Scott Campbell and Jennie Moreton discuss the Governments Attendance Action Plan tackling rising truancy in schools and TVNZ axing Fair Go. Audio
School attendance rates to be published every week
Ragne Maxwell, the Principal of Porirua College speaks to Lisa Owen about the governments crack down on truancy, it has set a target of 80% of students in class for 90% of the term by 2030. Audio
What counts as truancy and why is it a problem?
Explainer - The government is cracking down on "shameful" attendance numbers. But what does it mean for parents and what does the law say?
Government announces crackdown on truancy
The Government has announced a crackdown on truancy and school attendance which will include a traffic light system of punishments for students and their parents.
It's one of a raft of changes to try… Audio
'Not every ailment means you should not attend school' - Seymour
The government has announced plans for a traffic light system with "clear obligations" for students about attending school. Audio
School truancy tracking plan announced
RNZ understands David Seymour plans to eventually move to daily snapshots in order to treat truancy as a crisis.
Government to publish weekly school attendance numbers
A weekly look at how many students are attending school will be published from next month with the Coalition planning to ramp it up to daily reporting at the start of next year.
The Ministry of… Audio
'Shaky' times for scientific research as Our Land and Water challenge set to end
The gains made in agricultural science over the past decade could slow as the government funding tap runs dry, the programme's director says.
Schools say attendance is improving after dips in recent years
Students who steadfastly go to school, even if they're sick, is one of the secrets behind their high attendance.
Schools say attendance is improving after dipping badly in recent years, but there is… Audio
Government warned companies not interested in building schools
The Government has been warned that companies that could build and operate schools think it is too risky and are not interested.
It has also been told financing school builds with public-private… Audio
Companies 'not interested' in public-private partnerships for schools
Construction suppliers are worried about the risk involved in building and operating schools, according to official advice.
Students' tips for attendance: 'Push through' minor illnesses
As the government announces a crackdown on truancy, students with high attendance rates say they ignore coughs and runny noses and go to class.
Up to schools to decide if protesters' absences were justified - principals
Associate Education Minister David Seymour criticised the rallies, saying students should be in school rather than protesting.
Flooded Hawkes Bay primary school holding lessons at church
A twice-flooded northern Hawke's Bay primary school is continuing to hold its lessons at a Mormon church. Its classrooms were damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle and Nuhaka school is hoping to be back in… Audio
Schools Strikes 4 Climate rallies held throughout country
Thousands of students around the country put down their pens and pencils and picked up their placards and flags today. Schools Strikes 4 Climate rallies were held throughout the country with young… Audio
Ministry review of building projects leaving students with nowhere to go
A South Island school for students with complex needs said a Ministry review of school building projects will leave some of its students with nowhere to go next year. The Ministry of Education is… Audio
The 352 school building projects under review by the government
But only three are under construction, documents from the Ministry of Education show.
'Kids with full bellies learn better' - principal
A Northland school is urging the government to rethink its plans to cut back the free lunches programme, saying the meals have greatly improved student attendance and behaviour. Audio