Education
The Panel with Claire Amos and Liam Hehir Part 2
In part two, the huge drop in the number of victims of violent offending in recent years has been closely mirrored by a massive drop in violent crime where alcohol was involved. This is prompting… Audio
Book Critic: The genre that's got young readers hooked
Crime novels are generally a hit with readers of all ages, but right now the genre is especially popular with young adult readers. Auckland Grammar School's Director of Library and 'The School Book… Audio
The fishfluencer trying to combat misinformation
We're long past the days when being an influencer needs to be explained. In fact now it seems there's an influencer for everything, including, aquaculture or fish farming. James Sibley's mission is to… Audio
Government signs 83 new contracts with truancy services
School students not enrolled or who are absent 15 or more days per school term can be referred to attendance services. Audio
Secondary teachers vote on series of strikes
The Post Primary Teachers Association said it was balloting members on action including 'rostering home' next week, a full-day strike on 23 October, and a half-day strike on 5 November.
School refuses to say why principal has been on leave for months
The principal of Dunedin's Columba College has been on leave since 30 July.
School audits flagged with ministry's 'red tape tip line'
A government report said a handful of schools spent more than 10 percent of their operations grants on audit fees, but the Education Ministry was working on bringing the cost down.
Deputy PM on school attendance service funding and truancy
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talks truancy and the window smashing at Winston Peter's St Mary's bay house. Audio
'We do not have enough chefs': Teachers warn against NCEA change
They say the proposed change to technology, hospitality, and food and nutrition subjects will narrow students' options and cause job cuts. Audio
Hospitality NZ: cutting food education will weaken workforce
Hospitality New Zealand has warned that cutting food education from subjects taught in Year 11 will worsen looming workforce shortages. John Gerritsen reports. Audio
'Never too late': Social worker's journey to reclaim Māori identity
A wahine who has reclaimed her cultural identity is urging more Māori to pursue a career in social work.
Hospitality NZ calls for U-turn on NCEA Level 1
The hospitality sector fears the government's NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages and undermine its drive to grow the tourism industry.
Hospitality sector warns NCEA overhaul will undermine growth in tourism industry
The hospitality sector is warning the government's NCEA overhaul will undermine its drive to grow the tourism industry. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio
Is it time to bring back oral exams?
With AI tools able to produce essays, reports and case studies in seconds, oral exams could help education providers assess a student competency. Mark Leishman speaks to Auckland University's Patrick… Audio
Technology teachers worry govt overhaul will ruin curriculum
Technology teachers are worried the government's overhaul of the school curriculum and qualifications will ruin what they say is a world-leading curriculum. They worry creativity and problem solving… Audio
Tech teachers worry education reforms will harm NZ's 'world-leading' curriculum
Teachers fear creativity and problem-solving skills will become a casualty of the changes.
Parenting: "What job do you want when you leave school?"
Jane Kennelly, the Director of People for Skills Group, on what advice should be on offer for teenagers over what to do after school. Audio
Funding cuts threaten youth Shakespeare programme
High schoolers from around the country ran lines and paced the floor of a Wellington school last week, preparing for a Shakespeare showcase.
Willow-Jean Prime talks the week in Politics
Willow-Jean Prime talks education, electricity and immunisation. Audio
Regional school bus funding stalemate continues in Manawatu
In Manawatu, regional reporter Jimmy Ellingham tells Nathan the latest on school bus funding, and also heads to Hawke's Bay where he tries to figure out the story of the two Woolworths supermarkets… Audio
