John Gerritsen

The government's $747 million boost for learning support seems to be getting the thumbs up from school principals. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

In today's episode, RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report this morning, Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings… Audio

RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report on Thursday morning. Education Correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The amount of money schools get to upgrade or replace their buildings hasn't changed in 15 years. Principals say 30 dollars per square metre doesn't go far and it's high time they got a boost… Audio

Schools are expecting more support for disabled students in this week's Budget. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

In a pre-Budget announcement, associate education minister David Seymour said he wants to overhaul and improve the attendance services charged with getting chronically absent kids back to class. He… Audio

Primary principals are worried new-look Education Review Office reports are too tough on under-performing schools. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

Some primary principals are worried the draft relationships and sexuality curriculum is too explicit for their pupils. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

The government is forging ahead with plans to axe a $118 million a year school programme and redirect the money to support for disabled learners. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio

An Education Ministry study has found record numbers of students with top NCEA results, international qualifications like the baccalaureate, and students from private schools are abroad the year after… Audio

Balancing a household budget and understanding interest rates will become compulsory lessons for school children from 2027. The government today announced it is adding Financial Education to the… Audio

An unknown number of teens in health schools and alternative education have earned NCEA literacy and numeracy standards that won't count if they return to regular schools. Education correspondent John… Audio

Some early childhood teachers say getting the right pay rate when they switch to school teaching is a nightmare that leaves them despairing and in tears. Our education correspondent John Gerritsen… Audio

The timing of a new maths test for would-be primary teaching students could slash enrolments, worsening teacher shortages. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio

Universities say hundreds more students have enrolled this year and many have come from overseas. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio

A principal said axing a 100 million-dollar scheme that provides extra pay for thousands of teachers is an awful, backward step. But another said most school leaders in Auckland will back the move. A… Audio

A leaked document shows the government is considering axing a multi-million-dollar education scheme in next month's Budget. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Thousands of tertiary students have been waiting for months for student loans and allowances after a surge in applications. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Northland MP Grant McCallum said local GPs have told him they see children as young as eleven pregnant. The revelation came during the Education Review Office's appearance before the Education and… Audio

Universities' lucrative international enrolments are back to pre-pandemic levels. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio