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NZ school system 'alien' to ethnic communities
Our Pakeha-dominated Tomorrow's Schools system would be yesterday's news if New Zealand's ethnic communities had any say. Earlier this year Minister of Education Chris Hipkins announced the review of…
AudioMental Health Week
The Panelists talk about introducing mental health initiatives to schools. Audio
Girl, 9, disciplined over anthem protest
Teachers at a Brisbane primary school have disciplined a student for refusing to stand for the national anthem during assembly.
Growing our future farmers
Rural Women New Zealand's education spokesperson wants schools to adopt a farmer. Sue Higgins believes it could help encourage students to consider farming as a career. The Wakefield sheep and beef… Audio
Growing our future farmers
Rural Women New Zealand's education spokesperson wants schools to adopt a farmer. Sue Higgins believes it could help encourage students to consider farming as a career. The Wakefield sheep and beef…
AudioGirl with disability misses weeks of school after Ministry delay
A 12-year-old girl with disabilities had her transport to school cut off for weeks due to delays from the Ministry of Education. The family had to reapply for the service, after moving just five… Audio
Australia launches new links with Pacific schools
The Australian Government is launching its Bridge School Partnership Programme in the Pacific. Audio
Parenting: Settling your child into school
Settling in to a new school year can be a struggle for many children, and for parents who want to know how to help. Children's coach Jennifer Pollard has some strategies. Audio
Loan sharks target struggling parents on social media
High-interest finance companies are using social media to target families struggling to pay the costs of getting their children back to school. Budgeting services say they are helping a number of… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 29 November 2017
Waikato DHB chair resigns over CEO controversy; Analysts expect RBNZ to signal LVR unwind; NZer's death is Aus detention sparks findings of drug use; Deputy PM seeks money from journos over… Audio
Maths education: praise works
If your child thinks they are good at maths, then they probably will be. That's the conclusion of a major international study looking at data from more than 15,000 British and American… Audio
New focus on student mental health - will it make a difference?
The government is making moves to ramp up mental health services in New Zealand schools. A pilot programme is being planned to bring counsellors into primary schools, and multidisciplinary mental… Audio
Nuhaka Dreaming 2: what the shop, school, church and Post Office had in common
John Bluck explores his memories of growing up in Nuhaka in Hawke's Bay during the 1940s and 1950s. Audio
1089 Northland students need psychological help, principals say
Northland principals say their students are dealing with murder, drugs, alcohol, and poverty at home and bringing their problems to school. Audio
Brighter Future, How are young Maori faring after school?
As part of RNZ's Is this the Brighter Future series, our Maori Issues Correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes, looks at how Maori are faring in education, training and employment. Audio
Primary school 'excludes' girl with period
A 10-year-old girl was sent home from her primary school because it did not have a sanitary disposal unit for her to use, a public health sociologist says. Audio
NZers' advocate in Australia urges firm stand on school fears
An advocate for New Zealanders living across the Tasman says Australia will be the loser if it keeps cracking down on immigrants and talented expatriates decide to leave. Audio
Principals say holiday move a good idea - in theory
Should the school holidays be moved to sunnier months? Principals Sandra McCallum and David Hodge think it's easier said than done. Audio
Autistic boy told police of frequent abuse at school
A police investigation has found the use of a seclusion room at Sara Cohen special needs school was appropriate, despite evidence of abuse given by an autistic student. Audio
How should I choose study and career paths in 2016?
Are our schools, universities and trades training preparing students and graduates for the future of work? A panel discussion about how our higher education and training can best serve New Zealand… Audio
