Unions have slammed the Government's move to shrink the Teaching Council, replace the majority of its members with ministerial appointees, and remove its role in teacher training.
Politics
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The school announced two weeks ago it would close its boarding hostels by the end of Term 4.
New Zealand
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Education Minister Erica Stanford today announced changes to teacher training and oversight.
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Some educators say they have been "blind-sided" by the changes which are "too much" for students to cope with.
Sat, Nov 1
In a letter to parents sent last night, the school said a person with measles was at the school while infectious on Friday, October 24.
Health
Fri, Oct 31
A trust behind a plan to change a public school to a charter school against its will says it is facing abuse.
Thu, Oct 30
Year 12 students at eight Queensland schools were taught the wrong topic for final exams, as authorities rush to check whether even more pupils have been impacted by the bungle.
World
Wed, Oct 29
Opinion: The new curriculum will result in poorer results and risk damaging children's self-confidence, write David Pomeroy and Lisa Darragh.
The Government preparing to publish the remaining primary school learning areas as pushback spreads.
Tue, Oct 28
The Government has confirmed work is underway to modernise pilot training and introduce a new qualification by the end of this year.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including serious weather warnings for rain and life-threatening winds, more than 100,000 public sector workers on strike, and the tourism hotspots in the global travel spotlight.
Thu, Oct 23
Police said a 72-year-old man has been charged with three counts of indecency with a boy aged between 12 and 16.
Crime and Justice
Tue, Oct 21
The Government has set a target of 80% of students being in class 90% of the time by 2030.
Mon, Oct 20
A year-long 1News investigation into the Methodist School found nearly 300 documents – including inter-staff emails – alleging both violent beatings and sexual abuse incidents.
The New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa (NZPAA) will open its doors in term 1 2026, with the aim to support students with sporting ambitions with skills for a professional career alongside academic education.
An estimated 100,000 workers are expected to walk off the job on Thursday, demanding better pay, safer staffing levels, and improved working conditions.
Sun, Oct 19
It follows four months of negotiations with the Ministry of Education.
A school principal says one of his classes had numbers cut by half after a gastroenteritis outbreak at a Canterbury campground.
Sat, Oct 18
A report states that while students had improved in those subjects, it noted that they were not being taught enough complex concepts, such as algebra.
Wed, Oct 15
The schools are Aotearoa Infinite Academy, Te Aratika High School in Hawke’s Bay, and Altum Academy in Wellington.
Tue, Oct 14
Seven days of strike action by 21,000 school teachers is set to begin today.
Education Minister Erica Stanford says phonics checks have shown a "significant boost" in reading success.
Mon, Oct 13
The decision followed a last-minute offer from the Government which was "worse than the previous one", said PPTA president Chris Abercrombie.
Sat, Oct 11
It comes amid concerns the school is not meeting its obligation to provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for students.
Thu, Oct 9
An Education Review Office report says it could reduce the incentive for families to take kids out of school early in order to buy cheaper airfares.
Wed, Oct 8
