Education
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 September 2024
On today's episode, our correspondent in the USA provides the latest on an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump; Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden… Audio
Jury's out on new NCEA Level 1 - how schools are finding the changes
The new standards were meant to reduce workload - but were proving to be a lot more work for both students and teachers, a principals' leader says. Audio
Another Taylor Swift school raffle
Clyde Quay Primary School is once again selling tickets for Taylor Swift - this time for a concert in Vancouver. It follows its previous raffle success which raised $75,000 by selling tickets for a… Audio
Students learning more, being tested less
Teens are learning more and being tested less thanks to the first step in an overhaul of the national school qualification, the NCEA. From this year each subject has fewer but broader level one… Audio
Education body calls for overhaul of early learning rules
Pay parity is "the single most vexatious challenge" facing services and teacher pay should be deregulated, the Early Childhood Council says.
East Coast mayors call to make Eastern Institute of Technology a standalone institution
EIT was critical to their recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, the group of mayors said.
'It's a no-brainer': Food in schools supports wellbeing - Principal
It was revealed the government knew of "profound" benefits from the free school lunch scheme before it decided to cut funding.
A life devoted to Pasifika language
Jan Tauoma, co-founded the first Samoan early childhood center in New Zealand, A'oga Fa'a Samoa. Over the last 40 years, she's seen thousands of students immersed in their culture and championed the… Audio
The new board game teaching tamariki to invest
The creator of a new board game teaching children how to invest says she did not grow up knowing anything about it. Audio
Fighting back against vaping - with virtual reality
Canterbury high school students have been using VR headsets and a cellphone app to learn about the dangers of vaping. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 September 2024
On today's episode, a Waitangi Tribunal report into changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act has found the amendment breaches principals of the Treaty, and risks significantly endangering the… Audio
NZ's role in shaping Malaysian doctors and teachers
In the 1950s newly independent Malaysia needed educated leaders and professionals to provide services. This is where the Colombo plan came in: a co-operative agreement with New Zealand to boost… Audio
Govt informed of benefits of free lunch program before cuts
Budget documents have revealed the government was told of the "profound" wellbeing benefits from the free school lunch scheme, months before it decided to trim its funding. The findings come from a… Audio
Govt aware of school lunch benefits before cutting funding
A yet-to-be published study also found achievement improved at some schools participating in the Ka Ora, Ka Ako scheme.
Govt aware of school lunch benefits before cutting funding
Budget documents show the government was told of profound wellbeing benefits from the free school lunch scheme just months before it decided to trim the scheme's funding. Education correspondent John… Audio
Brief lockdown ends at Napier high school
In a post on social media, a spokesperson said everyone was safe, but asked people to stay away.
Single-sex or co-ed? How to pick the right school
While some academic results might put single-gender schools in the lead, there is much more to consider than test results.
Single-sex or co-ed? How to pick the right school
While some academic results might put single-gender schools in the lead, there is much more to consider than test results.
Government funding schools up to $5000 for structured literacy resources
The money will be for purchasing structured literacy resources such as decodable books and games, on top of the free resources already available from the Ministry of Education
Future of NZ's universities: Significant losses and quality assurance issues highlighted
Universities have told a government advisory group they are making significant losses on courses that spread a small number of enrolments across several institutions.
