Education
NZ Youngsters on screens more than most around the world
While technology does have some benefits to learning, there is mounting evidence that too much screen time is doing more harm than good. Audio
Nearly half of study visa applications from India so far this year declined
Agents say fraud and tougher rules are driving high refusal rates for foreign students applying from India.
How did the new history curriculum fare in its first year?
Many are enjoying the new curriculum, according to a review, but teachers want more help deciding what to teach. Audio
Education Minister on new Aotearoa Histories Curriculum
Teachers say they are overwhelmed and need clearer direction about how to teach the new Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum
The curriculum was introduced for all students from years one to ten… Audio
Immigration NZ turning down almost half of student visa applications from India
Agents say fraud and tougher rules are driving high refusal rates for foreign students applying from India.
Immigration New Zealand says it is turning down about half the study visa applications… Audio
ERO releases report on new Aotearoa Histories Curriculum
The Education Review Office says all schools are teaching the Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum but only half their pupils are enjoying it.
The curriculum was introduced for all students from… Audio
Charter Schools establishment board to aim for openings in 2025
Eight people have been appointed to a board tasked with helping reintroduce charter schools for 2025.
Newshounds - a classroom resource helping kids detect fake news
The digital world can be a confronting and confusing place for many of us, as we try and decipher what's real and what's not. Audio
Sickness-related school absences to be targeted under government plan
David Seymour says he has not made any firm decisions about changing the attendance rules system so parents can be given on-the-spot fines - yet. Audio
Truancy in coalition's priorities for the next 3 months
Stage one of the Government's plan to raise school attendance will be in place by the end of June, according to its work timetable released today. The 36 point action plan details the coalition's… Audio
What could the govt do to get young people into the classroom?
The government is zeroing in on school attendance and is signaling a crackdown on parents to help get kids to school regularly. Pretoria Gordon went to ask people what the government could do to get… Audio
Motatau students make a splash with their underwater robotics
It's a long way from Motatau to America - but it's a journey a group of kids from this remote Northland valley are determined to make to compete with the best in underwater robotics.
Students from Far North school fundraising for global robotics challenge in USA
The principal of a tiny Far North school calls it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Four kids from Motatau kura are fundraising frantically to represent their region in a global robotics challenge… Audio
How to negotiate a better deal
As well as being Easter Monday, and April Fools day today is also something a little less exciting - the start of the new tax year. Many of us are taking stock of our finances and thinking ahead for… Audio
Changes to Gloriavale response could risk gains - ministers told
Work to protect members of the Gloriavale Christian community from exploitation and abuse could lose momentum with the end of an all-of-government response, ministers have been told.
Finding the flock - searching for stories from Flock House
A search is underway for descendants of hundreds of British boys sent out for farming training in New Zealand a century ago. Flock House, a flagship agricultural school in New Zealand was set up 100… Audio
'Imagine losing everything you've ever worked for' - Educator cleared of bullying, harassment claims
The outcome is three years too late for the educator, who says the allegations and investigation destroyed her career.
Lockdowns partly to blame for students playing up at school - principal
But she says it is important not to "catastrophise" a new report documenting Kiwi students' deteriorating behaviour. Audio
ERO report shows NZ deteriorating with behaviour in schools
It's a daily roll call of disruption and violence in class rooms around Aotearoa. 21% of teachers deal with students physically harming each other every day; that includes extreme violence. 32%… Audio
Teachers feel vindicated by schools' watchdog report - union president
Behavioural problems have worsened, educators say, and schools need more support to deal with the most difficult students.