Education
Education Minister accused of 'manufacturing a crisis'
Reforms will unleash a "tsunami of work", says a former school principal and NZQA executive. Audio
Govt education reforms under fire from prominent educator
The government's education reforms have come under the blowtorch from a prominent educator, who accused it of manufacturing a major crisis where one does not exist. Bali Haque spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Why would someone pivot to teaching?
Low pay, long hours, bad press - it's not hard to see why in New Zealand, teaching is not as attractive to school-leavers as it once was. But more people are making the pivot later in life.
AI in the classroom is hard to detect – time to bring back oral tests
News that several New Zealand universities have given up using detection software to expose student use of artificial intelligence underlines the challenge higher education is facing.
Ministry of Education's $20,000 inquiry fails to find Budget leak to RNZ
The full report of the independent investigation was withheld, but the summary indicated an extensive hunt for the source of the leak.
Young Kiwis want sex ed started earlier, survey shows
A new survey shows young New Zealanders want more time devoted to relationship and sexuality education, and for it to begin at a younger age. Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa chief executive Jackie Edmond… Audio
Some universities give up on AI detection tools
They say the technology isn't conclusive enough to accuse students of cheating and there are other ways of finding the likely use of AI. Audio
Massey joins others dropping AI detection software
Several universities have given up using software to detect the use of Artificial Intelligence in student work. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
About $190m needed to restart polytechnics - consultants reports
The study commissioned by the Tertiary Education Commission claim at least two institutes had no future as standalone organisations.
'Fresh look': Primary students cover Split Enz album
The album will soon be sold in JB Hi-Fi stores across the country. Video, Audio
Primary students cover Split Enz album for 50th anniversary
A group of primary students from Hamilton East School has recorded an album that is about to be pressed on vinyl and sold in record stores. The album is a cover of Split Enz debut album, Mental Notes… Audio
Complaint sparks probe into teacher registration body
Minister of Education Erica Stanford asked for an independent investigation after receiving a complaint.
Axing buses could endanger students, principal says
A Queenstown principal believes plans to scrap 10 dedicated school buses will have severe impacts on student attendance and could put children in danger. Audio
Principals' boycott of curriculum roadshows not formal industrial action - union
Union members say they won't attend next month's events promoting the government's curriculum changes until they get a pay offer.
Labour's Jan Tinetti on early childhood education concerns
MP Jan Tinetti talks politics of the week from the Labour party's perspective Audio
Schools still dealing with vapers months into reforms
A researcher studying the long-term health effects is calling for vapes to be made prescription only.
'Very poor form': Education Minister marked absent after no-show at teachers conference
Amid teachers strikes and calls for more resources and pay, the minister of education suddenly cancelled long-held plans to speak. Audio
Daily school attendance averages 85% during team 3
Students with few socio-economic barriers showed above-average attendance.
Education minister absent from PPTA annual conference
When the Post-Primary Teachers Association marked the roll at its annual conference in Christchurch today there was a notable absentee - Education Minister Erica Stanford. The excuse she gave for… Audio
Outward bound introduces course for over 60s
Outward bound is pushing the age boundary with a new course aimed at those 60 plus. The not for profit specialises in personal and professional development, and building resiliance by challenging… Audio
