John Gerritsen
Ministry of Education halts rewrite of science curriculum
The Education Ministry has halted the rewrite of the science curriculum after just one meeting. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Universities alarmed over government review
Universities, staff and students are alarmed about a government review of universities, which asks whether students are paying the right amount in fees for their degrees. Education correspondent John… Audio
Govt truancy crackdown creates anxiety for some families
The government's promised crackdown on truancy is creating anxiety among families who say their children cannot go to school. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 8 November 2024
In today's episode, from December, Aucklanders will not be able to use the train network for nearly 100 days over the next year, as work on the City Rail Link continues, the Military and Maori… Audio
Principal loses teacher registration over serious misconduct
The Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal has cancelled a principal's teaching registration and order him to pay $16,000 for serious misconduct seven years after RNZ raised questions about his use of school… Audio
NCEA exams begin
NCEA and Scholarship exams begin on Tuesday with assessments in Dance, Maths, and Tongan. Education correspondent John Gerritsen asked how they are getting on. Audio
Trial of catch up maths lessons for Years 7 and 8 introduced
The government is spending $2 million on a trial of catch-up maths lessons for children in Years 7 and 8 next year. About two thousand students will take part in the programme which runs for the first… Audio
Calls for inquiry into Te Kura
There is a call for an inquiry into the national distance education school, Te Kura, but staff are scared to speak out. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Spike in applications for uni hall accommodation
Many universities are reporting a spike in applications for halls of residence next year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 October 2024
On today's episode, a whistleblower is warning that thousands of at-risk students enrolled at Te Kura, the Correspondence School are sitting at home doing nothing, the Accident Compensation… Audio
Thousands of at-risk Te Kura students 'doing nothing': Whistleblower
A whistleblower is warning that thousands of at-risk students enrolled at Te Kura, the Correspondence School are sitting at home doing nothing. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid… Audio
IT expert warns students finding ways to cheat in online tests
As universities prepare for end-of-year exams, an IT expert warns students are finding ways to cheat in online tests. Our education correspondent John Gerritsen has the details. Audio
NZ Universities battle for domestic students
Universities are wrestling one another for domestic students, prompting enrolment swings worth tens-of-millions of dollars a year in fees and government funding. Education correspondent John Gerritsen… Audio
Govt wants more pre-constructed buildings for schools
Schools can forget about flash architecturally-designed classrooms. Instead, the government wants more pre-constructed buildings and fewer bespoke designs. It is overhauling the way school property is… Audio
School absences jump 60,000 for last day of term
The number of children absent from school jumped by about 60,000 on the final day of the school term last week. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Early childhood relief teachers face pay cut
Many early childhood teachers who work as relievers face a big pay cut today when an exemption from pay parity rules kicks in. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
More students being stood down for assault
Schools are blaming the pandemic for a sharp jump in violence among children. Stand-downs, suspensions and expulsions for assaults on other students rose nationally last year and doubled in some… Audio
Education Ministry finds factors with 90% likelihood teenagers won't get UE
The Education Ministry has identified factors linked to a 90 percent likelihood teens will not get University Entrance. The study also found Asian and Pacific teens are more likely to get an NCEA… Audio
Māori teens less likely to get University Entrance
Māori teens are less likely than Pākēha teens to get University Entrance even after allowing for socio-economic differences. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Teachers using AI to create lessons and mark work
School kids are being told not to use artificial intelligence to do their work, but that's exactly what some of their teachers are doing. Here's our education correspondent John Gerritsen. Audio