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Ministry probes ‘serious concerns’ about Horowhenua College’s leadership
More than a dozen people sent concerns to the Ministry of Education and Teaching Council.
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Official's leaked OIA comments 'inconsistent' with Education Ministry expectations
Labour alleges there is a 'culture of cover-ups' in the ministry and in wider government.
Christopher Luxon questioned on whether officials following transparency law
The Prime Minister said it was a matter for the Ministry of Education. Video / Mark Mitchell
Watch: ‘This is OIA-able’ – Leaked video shows top official telling staff not to put information in writing
Anything that mentioned the minister's office's involvement wasn't to be put in writing.
Unis pocketed $1.25b from Labour's 'fees free' scheme
Tertiary Education Minister says it didn't deliver a 'good enough return' for that price.
Erica Stanford: 'I used to do this with my own kids'. But why you should NOT | Ryan Bridge TODAY
National vows to limit screen time in primary schools and ECE. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'It's just a shambles': Parents frustrated by playground closure
Ōpua School's playground has been closed since April, after asbestos was found.
'Workforce restraint': Govt contractor and consultant crackdown to continue
Officials initially suggested a 10% increase in spending but then backtracked.
School curriculum rewrite ‘ideological’, Crown breached multiple Treaty principles - Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal says "knowledge-rich" curriculum breaches Treaty principles.
'Great deal of sadness': Govt moves to close troubled Auckland school
The school is fighting back, with a commissioner set to oppose the closure.
Exclusive: Stanford reveals new homeschool rule, coming 2027
ERO has warned Erica Stanford homeschooled children in NZ had inadequate oversight.
School owes hours of backpay after teacher not paid for 10 minutes of every hour
East Otago High School faces a backpay claim from a former relief teacher.
'Basically no option': Rural parents fear kindergarten closure
Closure could force East Coast families into an hour-long preschool drive
Third of NCEA-pass students risk failing Govt's new qualification – report
Schools could face more than $50m in costs under the proposed NCEA replacement.
AI deep-fake abuse surges in New Zealand schools
Data gaps mean the scale of student deep-fake abuse remains unclear.
‘We scrimp and save’: Severe learning needs applications double in four years
Demand for intensive learning support is outstripping the Government’s forecast.
Govt defends school lunch programme after 'unknown' matter found in brownie
Overall complaints about the school lunch programme have been decreasing.
Komodo Wellbeing founder on UAE opportunities
Kiwi school software entrepreneur Chris Bacon talks to Katie Bradford about business opportunities in the UAE, a year on from the FTA signing. Video \ Jason Dorday
Ministry halts Auckland school's Year 13 expansion, launches wider review
A ministry review will examine schooling options across Albany in 2027 and 2028.
‘An experiment gone wrong’: Schools rethink open-plan classrooms
One school says quieter classrooms helped lift NCEA achievement.
Gloriavale Christian School's registration cancelled after ERO review
Education Ministry has asked the courts to lift orders preventing the school's closure.
Seymour's school attendance strategy is working, but it does not go far enough
OPINION: Making attendance a requirement is not enough; schools must make it a belief.
‘Key building blocks’ not ready: Treasury warning on school assessment tool
A data breach in July exposed some student information and a ministry review continues.
'Robbing you of your thinking': Teacher warns AI is hurting students
A Northland teacher says AI is harming students’ critical thinking.
Mount Albert Grammar braces for 4000 students, eyes second campus, as in-zone enrolments surge 20%
It is considering a second campus, with a derelict Carrington building one option.
Government considers effectiveness of teacher education
Review will examine curriculum alignment, classroom experience and disability support.
'Last resort': Auckland school board dissolved, commissioner takes control
It follows a similar move at the sister school in South Auckland.
Officially 10,000 high schoolers leave with no NCEA each year – it’s actually worse than that
Data misses unqualified teens who have no Level 1 and leave without finishing Level 2.
Former principal accused of not passing on complaints to school's board
Melissa Waitoa-Paki is accused of not passing complaints to the board.
Are politicians failing our children's education? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Teachers are calling for a long-term plan for our education sector. May Road School principal Lynda Stuart joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY