Education
Language-immersion schools among 7 charter schools set to open
Seven charter schools are expecting to open in the coming weeks with intakes ranging from six to 60 pupils.
Charter schools already overloaded with student applications
One school had room for just 30 students, but received more than 120 children looking for spots. Audio
New school year brings new approach to learning to read
The school year cranks back into life from today, bringing with it changes to the way children learn to read. Are schools ready? Audio
Charter schools turning students away before opening
Some charter schools say they're turning students away before they have even opened. The seven publicly-funded, privately-owned schools approved last year are opening their doors over the next two… Audio
Back to school tips
Transitioning back to the school routine, navigating friendships, and getting enough sleep are among the myriad of challenges young people deal with once they get back to the classroom. Audio
Nurse graduates struggling to find work
Recently graduated enrolled nurses are struggling to find jobs, after spending thousands of dollars on training. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Area schools brace for busy year
Some schools get few, if any, New Zealand-trained teacher applicants, with several employing LAT (limited authority to teach) teachers to fill staffing gaps.
The willing students who struggle to find work
Rangiora High School is seeking opportunities for its Lighthouse programme (special needs) students.
Industry groups oppose govt's plans for apprenticeships
Some industry groups are already opposing the government's preferred option for the future of apprenticeships and workplace training. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Industry groups to reject govt trades training proposal
The move will mean the industry voice is lost in the discussion about workplace training and apprenticeships, critics say.
Most Year 11 students attempted NCEA level 1 in 2024
The qualification's popularity has fallen, but nine in 10 Y11 students were still entered for at least some credits.
Drop in NCEA level 1 success partly due to new requirements
The Qualifications Authority points to new literacy and numeracy requirements as the reason for half of last year's NCEA fails.
Thousands of teenagers accessing their NCEA results
NCEA results were released online on Wednesday for more than 160,000 students.
How to talk to your teens about NCEA results
Do you ask the teenager in your life how they did? Do you let them tell you? What do you do if it's not good news? Parenting coach Sheridan Eketone shares some tips. Audio
What if your teen's NCEA results aren't what they wanted?
The nerve-racking wait is over today, for better or worse. Video
NCEA results out today
There are options for those who don't get the grades they were hoping for. Audio
NCEA results released
More than 160,000 students will be able to access their provisional NCEA results from last year's exams through the New Zealand Qualifications Authority website on Wednesday. Secondary Principals'… Audio
The café brewing second chances
Trade School Kitchen opened in August 2018, with the intention of supporting women who had undergone barista training whilst in Arohata Prison upon their release.
The 16-year-old who has never missed a day of school
Casey Paul has had a perfect attendance record since her first day of school at age five - even turning down a family trip to Hawaii.
The 16-year old who has never missed a day of school
Casey Paul, of Rotorua Girls' High School, has had a perfect attendance record since her first day of school at age five - even turning down a family trip to Hawaii to stay in class. Audio
