Schools
Early childhood centres say lunches could go
Early childhood centres say a tough new stance by food safety authorities means some could have to stop giving food to children. Audio
New charter schools don't want fight over students
A new South Auckland charter school has taken a swing at state schools, but another says it wants to support its neighbours rather than compete with them. Audio
Charter School Principal investigated by Teachers Council
An Auckland Charter School, set to open its doors tomorrow, is seeking advice about whether its principal can stay in the role while being investigated by the Teacher's Council. Audio
Wrappers' Delight
More than 100 young farmers are growing tasty food on a disused football pitch at Epuni Primary School. With project co-ordinator Julia Milne of the Common Unity Project Aotearoa, schoolchildren and… Audio
Education Minister Hekia Parata on decile system
With the release of new decile ratings which determine funding for schools, is there a better way to work out funding formulas so disadvantaged students don't miss out? Hekia Parata the Education… Audio
Creating Edible Gardens
Hannah Zwartz, gardener and gardening writer, has researched edible gardens in the US. She recently attended the Edible School Yard Academy which trains educators to create sustainable edible… Audio
Schools struggling with cold, damp, leaky classrooms
Ken Pemberton, Principal of Murrays Bay School on Auckland's North Shore; Trish Plowright, Principal of Elm Park school in Pakuranga; and Kim Shannon is the Ministry's Head of Education Infrastructure… Audio
Creating positive behavior and culture within schools
Dr George Sugai from the University of Conneticut is the co-director of the National Centre on Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports. His research is one of the inspirations for the programme… Audio
Insight Sunday 25 January: Drugs in Schools
Insight asks whether drug and alcohol education programmes in schools do any good. Audio
