Education
Massey University stops funding Students' Association
It may be the first time a student union has ever been defunded in New Zealand. Audio
Should teens be pushed to do activities they aren't really into?
There can be a benefit to keeping up with the karate lessons even if they don't want to, clinical psychologist Kathryn Berkett says. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 1 November 2024
In today's episode, The Prime Minister is accusing the opposition of playing politics with youth mental health, in its criticisms of Gumboot Friday founder Mike King, both Donald Trump and Kamala… Audio
Massey Uni to stop funding Students Association
Massey University will stop funding its Students Association from next year, a move that the student body says will set an alarming precedent for the future of independent student unionism in New… Audio
Education minister seeks advice on under-fire Te Kura
The move comes after reports that at-risk students were being dumped on the distance education school.
$2.5m boost to help teens pass new NCEA tests
Teachers at about 160 schools will get more training and time to hold small group sessions with students.
Govt spends $2.5 million to teach NCEA literacy and numeracy
The government is spending $2.5 million on extra teaching for teenagers struggling with NCEA literacy and numeracy tests. Secondary Principals' Association president Vaughan Couillault spoke to Ingrid… Audio
'Fantastic opportunity': Kura Kaupapa wins at literacy awards in Washington DC
Kura Kaupapa Māori have won a prize of US$100,000 at the Library of Congress Literacy Awards in Washington DC.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 October 2024
On today's episode, a new poll shows the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is dividing the U.S. electorate along lines of gender, race and education. The poll shows a… Audio
Entire secondary school exams team replaced over past year
Just a week before exams start, the Qualifications Authority has admitted that nearly the entire team that supports its secondary school exams has left and been replaced over the past year.
Services often can't find families of missing students - truancy officer
Auckland City education services manager Karyl Puklowski says she isn't surprised at student absenteeism rates, and services should be called in as early as Year 1. Audio
The Panel with Anton Mathews & Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anton Mathews & Niki Bezzant to discuss: a new report into chronic school absence, how legal challenges could shape the US Election, and… Audio
Lightning strike sets school hall on fire, kids evacuated
A Waikato school has been closed for the day after a lightning strike started a fire in the roof of the school hall.
The Pre-Panel for 30 October 2024
Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus the trio discuss snacking. It turns out all the people saying it's bad your us… Audio
Watch: Seymour faces questions as school absences hit 'crisis levels'
80,000 children were chronically absent in term two this year, an major ERO report says. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 October 2024
In today's episode, the Associate Education Minister says he will look for more funding for attendance services, in order to tackle the growing truancy crisis, with the trial of the man accused of… Audio
David Seymour keen to give attendance services more money
The Associate Education Minister says he wants to give attendance services more money in a bid to tackle the growing truancy crisis. David Seymour spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
King's College staff member did not committ any crime, police say
The staff member had resigned over allegations of inappropriate online activity.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 October 2024
On today's episode, the Democratic and Republican candidates are redoubling their efforts in swing states, with one week to go to the election, a new report finds that in Term 2 this year, one in 10… Audio
Dismay as West Coast school lunches set to be made in Hamilton
Local principals expressed dismay about the change, unsure how it would work or what it would mean for staff.
